Dr. Roger P. Levin

Insurance
Dos and don'ts for practice finance: Deciding on a satellite office
Many dentists have more than one office. This is especially true of dentists early in their careers who are looking to expand their patient base as quickly as possible. The question is -- should you have more than one office?
September 30, 2012
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Insurance
Dos and don'ts for patient management
All dental practices should create a short brochure about insurance. Well-informed patients are more likely to accept cases.
September 23, 2012
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Dental Education
Dos and don'ts for practice management: Choosing the right technology
New technology in dentistry is good ... as long as it is the right technology. It must provide a significant return on investment to be deemed a worthwhile expense.
September 16, 2012
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Dental Education
Dos and don'ts for practice management: A positive attitude gets positive results
When you use scripting for staff training, you are also educating and motivating team members. They will gain confidence and project enthusiasm, contributing significantly to the office environment and reinforcing treatment recommendations when the opportunity presents.
September 9, 2012
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Dental Education
Dos and don'ts for case acceptance: Keep all team members on the same page
Every practice has its own philosophy, guidelines, and range of services. Role-playing with scripts familiarizes all team members with the specifics that make the practice unique. Staff members also learn how to answer a patient's questions, confident that they are reflecting the practice's position accurately.
September 2, 2012
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Dental Education
Dos and don'ts for practice production: Building patient trust through teamwork
Each staff member should be ready at all times to foster a sense of trust during every interaction with patients. Whether in scripted or less formal situations, the underlying message should be, "You can trust the doctor and our entire team to have your best interests at heart."
August 26, 2012
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Team Management
Dos and don'ts for team management
The primary purpose of scripting is to ensure that staff members operate practice management systems with the greatest possible efficiency. Scripts also serve as built-in training aids -- easy-to-follow, step-by-step guides for virtually every type of patient interaction.
August 19, 2012
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Dental Education
Dos and don'ts for cosmetic dentistry: Tell the world that you have cosmetic services
Cosmetic dentistry, whether in the form of simple whitening or more complicated procedures such as implants, is usually not covered by insurance. Only by transferring your enthusiasm for cosmetic dentistry to your team and your patients will you achieve significant growth in this area.
August 5, 2012
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Dental Education
Dos and don'ts for practice management
Many practices today want to increase case acceptance. What some dentists do not realize is that their excellent clinical skills alone will not increase case acceptance dramatically. The image and appearance of your practice has much to do with your level of case acceptance.
July 29, 2012
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Insurance
Dos and don’ts for practice management: Call overdue patients
Up to 40% of patients in a practice may be overdue for hygiene appointments. Whether it is hygiene or any other type of dentistry, as soon as a patient is overdue, this individual should receive a call the next day.
July 22, 2012
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Dentist sentenced for murdering his mother
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A dentist in California convicted in August of strangling his mother to death at her mansion was sentenced.
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Fluoridation protects patients and practices
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Fluoridation strengthens public health and streamlines dental care. Without it, communities have mounting health and economic costs, warns Dr. Steven Spitz.
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One dentist's advice on how to move past dental patients' fear of pain
By Kevin Henry
For Dr. Hiren Bhatt, understanding the root of a patient's fear is key, helping both the patient and the dentist succeed.
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Dental visits may be indicators of college students' health
By Ava Barros
For college students, routine dental care is linked with better health habits and well-being, according to newly published research.
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Iowa dentists accused of incompetence, sexual misconduct, fraud
By Clark Kauffman
Several dentists have recently been sanctioned by the Iowa Dental Board for allegations that include professional incompetence, fraud, and sexual misconduct involving a patient.
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Oral bacteria may be linked to Parkinson's disease
By Ava Barros
The oral bacteria known for causing caries may contribute to the development of Parkinson’s disease.
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Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson opens up on his diamond grill
By Kevin Henry
A two-time NFL MVP, Baltimore's Lamar Jackson makes a statement with his play on the field as well as his smile.
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Henry Schein One, Vyne Dental sue each other
By Melissa Busch
Vyne Dental, a revenue cycle management service provider for dentists, and Henry Schein subsidiary Henry Schein One have sued each other.
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Imposter dentists accused of disfiguring woman
By Melissa Busch
A brother and sister are accused of operating a fake dental practice for years, charging thousands of dollars for procedures and leaving at least one woman disfigured.
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Dentists don't ask, discuss substance use with adolescents
By Ava Barros
Though dentists value substance use screening, only a third do it, says a study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health.
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Tips on how to manage high-caries-risk patients
By Dr. Alexis Lee
High-caries-risk dental patients benefit from certain prevention strategies and specific restorative materials, writes Dr. Alexis Lee.
October 7, 2025
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