Dr. Roger P. Levin[email protected]Practice TrendsDos and don'ts for increasing production: Upgrade your scheduling systemAn efficient, well-managed schedule makes for a good day for patients, team members, and the dentist. When the practice loses control of the schedule for whatever reason, chaos ensues.March 9, 2014Practice TrendsDos and don'ts for leadership: The importance of setting targetsThe first step in creating a more efficient, more profitable practice is setting targets. This is essential, because starting out with vague, simplistic goals does not drive change. Targets must be clearly defined, then the objective becomes very clear, according Dr. Roger Levin.March 2, 2014MarketingDos and don'ts for marketing: Embracing social mediaSocial media provides excellent opportunities for sharing news about the practice, giving valuable advice about oral health, building relationships, raising brand awareness, and much more. Establish your practice's presence as soon as you can.February 23, 2014HomeDos and don'ts for practice management: Making associateships workAssociateships are a major part of dentistry. Each year thousands of practices add associates for a myriad of reasons. Some dentists think this is an automatic step in creating a successful practice, while others are extremely reluctant to bring an associate into the practice.February 16, 2014HomeDos and don'ts for increasing production: Hygiene -- key to increasing productionAre you getting the most out of your hygiene department? Your hygienists should generate 25% of your total office production. Recare should account for a significant portion of that percentage, but your hygienists should also be educating patients about other practice services.February 9, 2014ImplantsDos and don'ts for increasing production: Implants and practice growthImplants represent one of dental practices' best opportunities to increase production and profitability while enhancing the quality of patient care.February 2, 2014Office ManagementDos and don'ts for customer service: The more you value your patients, the more they'll value youYou don't need to go to business school to master one of the most effective techniques for succeeding in the new dental economy. When someone helps you, express your gratitude with a sincere "Thank you!" At a time when many patients are postponing dental care or shopping around for lower fees, dentists should set a high value on patient loyalty -- and show it.January 26, 2014HomeDos and dont's for financial management: Remove financial barriers to treatmentMany patients are concerned about the cost of treatment in today's tough economy -- and this concern can have a direct impact on practice production. One of the best ways to solve this problem is to proactively inform all patients that your practice will be happy to help them arrange for outside financing through a reputable source.January 19, 2014Patient CommunicationDos and dont's for scheduling: Be prepared for patient emergenciesWith the right systems in place, your practice can cope with patient emergencies more effectively. The key tools involved are the schedule and the phone, and the logical emergency manager for the practice is, therefore, the front desk coordinator.January 12, 2014Dental EducationDos and dont's for team leadership: Discover the power of delegatingMany dentists tend to "do it all" or micromanage staff members. Either way, potentially productive time is wasted, doctors work harder than necessary for what the practice earns, team morale suffers, and growth is curtailed. As the CEO and team leader, only you have the power to change this pattern -- and doing so can have a tremendous impact on your enjoyment of dentistry and the success of your practice.January 5, 2014Previous PagePage 74 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