Dr. Roger P. Levin

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What dentists can learn from CEOs about financial management

In 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, 2014

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Team Management

Dos and don'ts for leadership: How effective leaders communicate

Everything 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, 2014

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Dos and don'ts for increasing production: Branding your practice

Factors 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, 2014

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Dos and don'ts for practice finance: Coping with dental insurance

Dental 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, 2014

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Dos and don'ts for increasing production: Don't neglect cosmetic services

Some 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, 2014

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Dos and don'ts for team management: Accentuate the positive in performance reviews

Though 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, 2014

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Dos and don'ts for leadership: Traits of an excellent leader

To 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, 2014

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Practice Trends

Dos and don'ts for increasing production: Know your key production indicators

Collecting 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, 2014

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Dos and don'ts for increasing production: Upgrade your scheduling system

An 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, 2014

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Dos and don'ts for leadership: The importance of setting targets

The 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.

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Pair guilty of $13M fraud, including free dental prosthetic scam

A New Jersey couple who operated a nonprofit claiming to help at-risk populations was convicted of defrauding the U.S. government.

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This may push your hygienist to quit

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Type 1 diabetes and oral health: Considerations for dental practitioners

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Dr. Tom Giacobbi shares advice on how to battle burnout in the dental practice

A dental syringe rests on top of vials of clear liquid.

Suit claims numbing agent at wrong site led to woman’s death

Low-birth weight may be linked to oral health issues later

Children born with low birth weights may be more likely to develop frequent caries and gum inflammation in adolescence.

November 13, 2025

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Turmeric extract rinse may ease orthodontic patients' pain

Turmeric may ease the initial pain of orthodontic treatment, according to a BMC Oral Health study.

November 13, 2025

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Building a world-class team

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Dr. Roger P. Levin shares four integral strategies that will strengthen your team and accelerate practice growth.

November 13, 2025

Dentist calls police on patient over shunned AI technology

By Melissa Busch

A periodontist called police on a dental patient after she allegedly did not consent to using an AI note-taking program during her visit.

November 12, 2025

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Periodontitis may subtly damage the brain

People with gum disease may be more likely to have cerebral small vessel disease, a neurological condition with an increased risk of stroke and dementia.

November 12, 2025

Clinical tip: How single-visit dental implant crowns are now possible

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dr. Juergen Langenbach shares his experience beta-testing the Katana Zirconia One For Implant by Kuraray Noritake Dental.

November 12, 2025

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Dentist accused of ‘gross incompetence’ surrenders license

By Melissa Busch

A dentist suspended indefinitely in 2024 due to “gross incompetence and ignorance in the practice of dentistry” has surrendered his license to practice.

November 11, 2025

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There may be a link between obesity and oral health habits

Could belly fat hurt oral health? A new study links it to poor brushing, flossing, and tooth decay.

November 11, 2025

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Podcast: Dental team costs are rising. What does that mean for dentists?

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental labor costs are projected to jump. Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, shares her tips on maximizing the ROI on your practice's most important asset.

November 11, 2025

Dental surgeon spots rare anatomical detail in Shroud of Turin

By Karie Neeley Anderson

An oral surgeon viewing the Shroud of Turin says there is an astonishing detail captured in the linen burial cloth.

November 10, 2025

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Caries, gum disease may be tied to increased stroke risk

Merging dental care into routine medical assessments and promoting good hygiene habits may reduce stroke risk across the population, a study suggests.

November 10, 2025

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Podcast: A dental executive's view on the current and future states of dentistry

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Joe Talanges, the president and chief operating officer of GC America, joins the podcast to share his insights into dentistry's most pressing issues.

November 10, 2025

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