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Dos and don'ts for office efficiency: Turn frustration into innovation
Even if your practice has perfect management systems today, they might be less than perfect tomorrow. Conditions change, and systems should change accordingly. Dr. Roger P. Levin advises practices to evaluate their systems every three years. But if problems arise before the scheduled review, don't put up with the frustration and inefficiency. Instead, address the problem without delay and innovate a solution.
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Dos and don'ts for internal marketing: Let patients help you grow
Word-of-mouth advertising is an established, effective way to grow a practice. If you're not getting a substantial number of new patient referrals from your existing patients, implement new internal marketing strategies to take advantage of this untapped growth potential, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.
June 29, 2014
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Dos and don'ts for stress management: Identify its true causes
The major cause of stress in most practices is not "difficult" patients. It's outdated, undocumented, or improperly used practice management systems. When systems are not working properly, the results are inefficiency, miscommunication, and poor coordination among team members -- all of which contribute to stress, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.
June 22, 2014
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Dos and don'ts for scheduling: Work with the 48-hour rule
No-shows and last-minute cancellations can create serious scheduling and production problems, but there are some techniques to help minimize these occurrences, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin. One is to establish and call attention to the 48-hour rule, which calls for 48 hours' notice to cancel an appointment.
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What dentists can learn from CEOs about making decisions quickly
Dr. Roger P. Levin's latest book, What Dentists Can Learn from Top CEOs, draws together many of his observations about how techniques used by top corporate leaders can be applied successfully in dental practices. This excerpt is from the chapter entitled "CEOs Make Decisions Quickly" and focuses on which decisions actually matter.
June 11, 2014
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Dos and don'ts for customer service: Gather patient feedback with surveys
Is your practice providing excellent customer service to patients? The only way to answer this question accurately is to ask your patients. And the easiest way to do that is to ask patients to complete a brief, anonymous survey at the end of their appointment, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.
June 8, 2014
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Dos and don'ts for leadership: The practice vision sets the course
Vision is the source of professional motivation. A written vision statement articulates where you want the practice to be in the future, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin. In his latest Practice Success Tip, he notes the importance of identifying long-term goals and offers tips for making your vision a reality.
June 1, 2014
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Dos and don'ts for case acceptance and outside financing -- they go together
No dentist wants to see motivated patients suddenly become "unmotivated" when they discover the cost of recommended treatment. The economy makes this an even more important issue. Fortunately, offering a variety of financial options is a smart solution for patients and practices alike, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.
May 26, 2014
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Dos and don'ts for increasing production: Promote your services to grow your practice
Only 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, 2014
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Dos and don'ts for customer service: Scripting your way to greater practice success
Excellent 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.
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