Dr. Roger P. Levin[email protected]HomeWhat dentists can learn from CEOs about setting and hitting targetsIn the latest excerpt from his book, What Dentists Can Learn From Top CEOs, Dr. Roger P. Levin draws the distinction between targets and goals, and explains how to set -- and hit -- your targets for your practice.October 29, 2014Team ManagementDos and don'ts for leadership: Grow yourself to grow your practiceAlmost no one is born an excellent leader. Leadership comprises of skills that can be learned and improved upon just like a language or other area of study. As the CEO of the practice, dentists should strive to constantly better themselves, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin. Ultimately, becoming a stronger leader will help doctors get the most out of their careers.October 26, 2014Patient CommunicationDos and don'ts for the new patient experience: First impressions lastThe average new patient contributes a production level of approximately three times that of a current patient. That's why it's so important to make an excellent first impression, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin. The patient sees that yours is a caring practice dedicated to providing excellent dentistry -- and the patient in turn will become dedicated to the practice.October 19, 2014HomeDos and don'ts for working with sales repsMany doctors view sales representatives as distractions in an otherwise productive day. However, sales reps can provide useful information to dental practices. No one else in the industry possesses such leading-edge knowledge of the latest advances that can improve the experience of dentists, staff, and patients, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.October 12, 2014WhiteningDos and don'ts for elective dentistry: Present cosmetic services effectivelyPatients want to look their best even in a down economy. After all, weddings and other life events continue to occur, and it's even more important for people to have confidence in their smiles during job interviews. Moreover, elective dentistry can help boost production with the patients you already have, Dr. Roger P. Levin advises.October 5, 2014HomeDos and don'ts for practice leadership: Know when to rely on outside expertsSome of the most important decisions practice owners must make are in areas they know little about. Take advantage of outside experts' knowledge and experience when faced with major decisions in areas such as real estate, law, and financial planning, Dr. Roger P. Levin advises. You and your practice will benefit enormously.September 28, 2014Office 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, 2014Previous PagePage 76 of 104Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesPair guilty of $13M fraud, including free dental prosthetic scamA New Jersey couple who operated a nonprofit claiming to help at-risk populations was convicted of defrauding the U.S. government.Dental HygieneThis may push your hygienist to quitOral-Systemic LinkType 1 diabetes and oral health: Considerations for dental practitionersWellnessDr. Tom Giacobbi shares advice on how to battle burnout in the dental practiceLegal IssuesSuit claims numbing agent at wrong site led to woman’s death