Dr. Roger P. Levin[email protected]WhiteningDos and don'ts for increasing production: Promote your services to grow your practiceOnly 20% of general practitioner procedures are elective, according to the Levin Group Data Center. Most offices need to include a greater level of elective care to increase production annually. The higher the levels of elective care, the higher the profitability, Dr. Roger P. Levin notes in his latest Practice Success tip.May 18, 2014Patient CommunicationDos and don'ts for customer service: Scripting your way to greater practice successExcellent verbal skills are a key ingredient in the success of dental practices. The better you and your team communicate with patients, the more successful your practice is likely to be, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin. For cosmetic and elective services, he notes that communication plays an even greater role in affecting patient perceptions.May 11, 2014HomeWhat dentists can learn from CEOs about financial managementIn an excerpt from his new book, Dr. Roger P. Levin of practice management consulting firm Leving Group brings together many observations about how techniques used by top corporate leaders can be applied successfully in dental practices.May 4, 2014Team ManagementDos and don'ts for leadership: How effective leaders communicateEverything you do as the practice leader involves communication with your team, your patients, and the larger community. By improving your communication skills, you become a better leader, the team becomes more effective, and the practice is positioned to increase production, according to Dr. Roger Levin.April 27, 2014HomeDos and don'ts for increasing production: Branding your practiceFactors that make your practice special and unique are known as your competitive advantages, and they help determine your practice brand. They are a powerful way to convince patients in your community that your office is their best choice, according to Dr. Roger Levin.April 20, 2014InsuranceDos and don'ts for practice finance: Coping with dental insuranceDental insurance is a complex issue for many practices. It can require a great deal of administrative time, and team members may find it challenging to provide proper information and customer service to patients. But practices that assist patients with insurance issues will be viewed very favorably -- something that's essential for patient retention, according to Dr. Roger Levin.April 13, 2014WhiteningDos and don'ts for increasing production: Don't neglect cosmetic servicesSome dentists have been tempted to de-emphasize cosmetic dentistry in the belief that few people want it in a difficult economy. The truth is that many people place a high priority on an attractive smile and will pursue cosmetic dentistry if the practice promotes it, according to Dr. Roger Levin.April 6, 2014Team ManagementDos and don'ts for team management: Accentuate the positive in performance reviewsThough performance reviews typically only occur once a year, their impact on job performance and attitude can be tremendous -- if they are done properly. The key is to take a positive approach, according Dr. Roger Levin.March 30, 2014Team ManagementDos and don'ts for leadership: Traits of an excellent leaderTo be a good leader, you must possess a way of thinking and acting based on motivation, skills, training, and specific behaviors. Be ready to learn, and don't just talk the talk but walk the walk, according to Dr. Roger Levin.March 23, 2014Practice TrendsDos and don'ts for increasing production: Know your key production indicatorsCollecting information on your practice operations can quickly become overwhelming. But key production indicators can solve the information overload problem and provide a vital snapshot of practice operations that the dentist can quickly review.March 16, 2014Previous PagePage 73 of 98Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesCause of teen's death after dental visit revealedThe cause of death of a teen who died shortly after a dental extraction has been determined.PediatricsSealants may help this caries type but not othersImaging & CAD/CAMDiscussing innovations in imaging and dental implants with Dr. Theresa WangImaging & CAD/CAM30-minute 3D-printed restorations are in the worksSponsor ContentBreak Free from Burnout: Why Career Stress Is a Choice