Dr. Roger P. Levin[email protected]Office 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, 2014Office ManagementDos and don'ts for teamwork: Focus on making 'handoffs' smootherAnywhere a number of people work together as a team, every person has assigned tasks, all of which are combined to get the desired organizational results. There are inevitably transitions from one area of responsibility to another. These "handoffs" are critical points. For the sake of office efficiency, productivity, and patient satisfaction, they must be as smooth as possible, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.July 27, 2014Office ManagementWhat dentists can learn from CEOs about delegationIn the latest excerpt from his book, Dr. Roger P. Levin looks at the importance of delegation. He writes that though the top executive of a company bears responsibility for the organization's total performance, that person cannot -- and certainly should not -- do everything.July 23, 2014Office ManagementDos and don'ts for practice management: The neglected communication skill -- listeningBring up the subject of communication skills and most of us naturally think about how we speak or write to our coworkers and patients. The counterpart deserves equal attention. People who really know how to listen are empowered by it, Dr. Roger P. Levin notes in his latest Practice Success tip.July 20, 2014Office ManagementDos and don'ts for marketing: Make better use of the internal marketing coordinatorAssuming your practice has an internal marketing coordinator, make the most of what this team member can accomplish for the practice. Make a strong commitment to internal marketing as a cost-effective growth strategy, and give your marketing coordinator what he or she needs to perform well, Dr. Roger P. Levin advises in his latest Practice Success tip.July 13, 2014Previous PagePage 77 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