Dr. Roger P. Levin[email protected]Office ManagementDos and don'ts for team building: Spend a day out of the officeYour team spends so many hours at your practice, just getting away to another venue can do wonders for team morale. Plan an all-day team retreat that features pleasant surroundings, good food, and fun that everyone can enjoy, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.September 21, 2014HomeLevin Q&A: Dealing with the new dental economyIn the latest edition of his Q&A series, Dr. Roger P. Levin addresses a topic of interest within the practice and management of dentistry. In this month's column, he discusses the new dental economy, how to thrive in it, and how it impacts the length of your career.September 17, 2014Patient CommunicationDos and don'ts for increasing production: Bring inactive patients backA certain percentage of inactive patients will never return to the practice, but many others will if you approach them correctly. Rather than leaving it up to patients to reconnect, take a proactive approach, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin.September 14, 2014HomeDos and don'ts for practice leadership: Conduct a business analysisIn the challenging new dental economy, it's more important than ever that dentists take a more business-like approach to running their practices, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin. Before implementing new management systems and growth strategies, practice leaders need to know exactly where they stand.September 7, 2014Office ManagementDos and don'ts for staff management: Create written job descriptionsWhen team members know exactly what the practice expects of them, they will perform better. With a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities, staff members can achieve the highest levels of efficiency, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin. To avoid misinterpretation, job descriptions must be written, he notes.September 1, 2014MarketingLevin Q&A: Is social media right for your practice?As three-quarters of consumers rely on social media to influence their purchasing decisions, Dr. Roger P. Levin answers questions about the integration of social media and offers some practical ideas as to how to start, or improve, your use of this important medium.August 27, 2014Office ManagementDos and don'ts for handling staff conflictStaff conflict is one of the most challenging practice management concerns for dentists. It's also inevitable that disagreements among team members will arise at some point. The key to resolution is to handle the quarrel promptly and effectively, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.August 24, 2014HomeWhat dentists can learn from CEOs about managing their energyIn the latest excerpt from his book, Dr. Roger P. Levin discusses how CEOs are experts at prioritizing and time management. He writes that successful CEOs strive to find the right balance between work, family, and other activities.August 20, 2014HomeDos and don'ts for building your practice's valueAs practices adapt to the new dental economy, competition for patients continues to grow. Consumers are spending more carefully, sometimes putting off treatment, and shopping around for lower fees. Patients want more value for their money. In his latest Practice Success tip, Dr. Roger P. Levin offers ways for building your practice's value.August 17, 2014Patient CommunicationDos and don'ts for the new patient experience: Time is of the essenceFor most people, motivation does not last long. No matter how eager new patients may be to come to your office, time tends to diminish their enthusiasm. Show them they are a priority for your practice by minimizing wait times, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.August 3, 2014Previous PagePage 70 of 97Next PageTop StoriesAntibioticsOral mucositis may be tied to antibiotic-related infectionA common antibiotic-associated infection may be linked to oral mucositis, according to a large study.CardiovascularGum disease may increase risk of CKM syndromeSmile DesignClinical tip: What you should know about using a barium guide in your dental practiceOffice ManagementThe dental office manager's guide to a burnout-free practicePatient CommunicationThe U.S. may be suffocating with dental fear