Dr. Roger P. Levin

Dental Education
Dos and don'ts for practice management: Customer-driven
When patients come through the front door looking for treatment, a practice should remember that they are also customers. They deserve a level of customer service equal to the doctor's clinical standards. Every patient and potential patient is a customer. Every interaction, in any way, is an opportunity to make a favorable -- or negative -- impression.
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Dos and don'ts for practice production: The lab connection
A strong practice/laboratory relationship allows you to provide optimal quality of care combined with exceptional customer service and decreased overhead. Take the time to develop a strong relationship with dental labs.
April 29, 2012
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Dos and don'ts for hygiene education: Communication is key
Practices should use a variety of methods to fully educate patients on the extent of hygiene care that occurs in a typical recare visit. Patients are not aware of everything that is included in the hygiene appointment. One way to educate patients is the hygiene brochure.
April 22, 2012
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Dos and don'ts for patient retention: The value proposition
Motivating patients to value the hygiene visit continues to be one of the most challenging areas within dentistry. By far the most popular and perplexing question asked by dentists and hygienists alike is, "How can we motivate our patients to make a commitment to keep their scheduled appointments and perform their necessary daily oral hygiene requirements?"
April 15, 2012
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Dos and don'ts for practice profitability: Review hygiene fees
Dental practices must update fees on a regular basis to accurately reflect the cost of care being provided. Inaccurate hygiene fees (low or high) can prevent this department from achieving its goals. Outdated hygiene fees are a barrier to increasing practice profitability.
April 8, 2012
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Dos and don'ts for increasing hygiene production
Successful dental practices empower the hygiene department to present dentistry to patients. The ability to educate patients must be considered an essential part of the job description for today's dental hygienist.
April 1, 2012
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Dos and don'ts for practice management: Keeping score
In a difficult economy, efficient management systems make the difference between decline and success. Measuring operational efficiency not only tells you how the practice is doing but also what you need to do better.
March 25, 2012
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Dos and don'ts for maximizing collections
Getting paid for the services you provide has always been an important issue, and the financial stress felt by many consumers since the recession makes it all the more important to reexamine your collection procedures.
March 18, 2012
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Dos and don’ts for practice marketing: Promote from within
Most dental practices have come to realize how important marketing is to their growth and success, especially since the economic slowdown. However, many have yet to figure out how to develop and maintain a consistent, powerful, and cost-effective marketing program to increase production.
March 11, 2012
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Dos and don'ts for scheduling: Implement a system and stick to it
Many practices are surprised to learn that their schedules are limiting their growth potential. Inconsistent workloads, avoidable gaps, miscalculating procedure time, and failing to schedule new patients in a timely way can all be costly and stressful.
March 4, 2012
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Bridging the gap: How simulation-based training is reshaping dental training
By Dr. Lincoln Harris
Simulation-based dental education improves technical proficiency and patient communication for new dentists, writes Dr. Lincoln Harris.
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Judge shuts down practice of beleaguered dentist
By Melissa Busch
A judge ordered the closure of a practice owned by a dentist entangled in a 2023 fatal hit-and-run case and another in which he’s accused of participating in a drug deal near his office.
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Podcast: Why National Dental Hygiene Month matters
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Join Kevin Henry and Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, as they discuss the significance of National Dental Hygiene Month and how practice owners can celebrate their dental hygienists.
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi on what you need to know about teeth whitening
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
At-home whitening appeals to many patients. Dr. Tom Giacobbi weighs in with his tips for setting realistic expectations.
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Precision without the premium: The future of digital scanning
By Dr. Ben Alvarez
Dr. Ben Alvarez of Catapult Education reviews the Panda Scanner, an intraoral scanner that promises speed and accuracy under $13,000.
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Dental manufacturer sued for allegedly firing pregnant employee
By Melissa Busch
A U.S. lawsuit was filed against a dental restoration product manufacturer for allegedly firing a pregnant employee.
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Is there an association between TMDs and diet?
By Ava Barros
A new study links poor diet and nutrition to an increased risk of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs).
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How to grow your dental practice by getting leaner, not larger
By Dr. Derek Giddon
Boosting your practice’s profitability may not require expansion or hiring more staff, it could start at your front desk, writes Dr. Derek Giddon, CEO of AirPay.
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‘MAGA dentist’ claims she lets anti-Trump patients suffer
By Melissa Busch
The self-proclaimed "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) dentist is being criticized for saying she gives patients with opposing political beliefs less pain medication.
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Managing clear aligner therapy in TMD, bruxism patients
By Ava Barros
A study reports that as clear aligners gain popularity, clinicians should develop care plans that incorporate strategies for treatment and managing TMDs and bruxism.
September 29, 2025
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This method may help dentists straighten up
By Ava Barros
Certain exercises and a therapeutic technique may sharpen dentists' performance, according to new research.
September 29, 2025
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Do’s and don’ts for your employee bonus system
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Annual bonuses -- when they’re done right -- incentivize your staff. Dr. Roger P. Levin offers tips to revamp your bonus system with minimal effort and maximum benefit.
September 29, 2025
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