Dr. Roger P. Levin[email protected]HomeDos and don'ts for case presentation: Motivating patients to consider implantsTo promote acceptance of implants, dentists and teams need effective presentations that educate and motivate patients to move forward.April 10, 2011HomeDos and don'ts for cosmetic dentistry: Give patients more to smile aboutCosmetic dentistry represents an untapped profit source. Incorporating more cosmetic dentistry into your practice is one of the best ways to increase revenue and boost profitability.April 3, 2011HomeDos and don'ts for hygiene successAre you maximizing the hygiene opportunities in your practice?March 27, 2011HomeDos and don'ts for practice communication: It takes a team to build a practiceHighly successful practices achieve exceptional performance by communicating effectively with patients. Strong verbal skills must be exhibited from each team member, not just the doctor. All team members must be skilled in educating and motivating patients to seek good oral health.March 20, 2011HomeDos and don'ts for team training: Give your team the tools to succeedTraining is an investment in your practice. Your team represents one of your practice's critical assets. By investing in their development, you are positioning your practice for greater success.March 13, 2011HomeDos and don'ts for scheduling: The role of the scheduling coordinatorThe scheduling coordinator's job is to guide the patient into the most appropriate time slots suitable for both the patient and the office.March 6, 2011HomeDos and don'ts for practice management: Holding effective staff meetingsA little planning can turn staff meetings into motivational opportunities for the practice.February 27, 2011HomeDos and don'ts for practice finance: Ordering more efficientlyDental supplies make up approximately 6% to 8% of most practice overhead. Like many expense categories, this is significant and needs to be continually evaluated.February 20, 2011HomeDos and don'ts for practice management: Surround yourself with expertsAll highly successful people recognize early that there is a point in which they cannot do it all themselves and should not even try.February 13, 2011HomeDos and don'ts for financial managementFocusing on controlling overhead can save dental practices tens of thousands of dollars.February 6, 2011Previous PagePage 88 of 97Next PageTop StoriesDental EducationDental students may not be ready for emergenciesDental students report being moderately prepared -- at best -- to handle medical emergencies, highlighting gaps in training, according to a study.Team ManagementRetaining your dental team: Why training and incentives matterTMJ/TMDBiofeedback may help treat TMDsPodcastsPodcast: How is burnout impacting dental practice transitions?AntibioticsOral mucositis may be tied to antibiotic-related infection