Dr. Roger P. Levin[email protected]Dental EducationDos and don'ts for dental leadership: Initiating changeThere is an old axiom in business that says if you do what you have always done, you will get the same results you always have gotten. In 21st century dentistry, as in most businesses, this thinking is very much outdated.November 21, 2010Dental EducationDos and don'ts for practice leadershipA positive outlook and disposition create the right environment for the team and patients.November 14, 2010Dental EducationDos and don'ts for dental team buildingA well-functioning team can make your schedule flow smoothly and your workday more enjoyable.November 7, 2010Team ManagementDos and don'ts for dental leadershipYour team is one of the practice's greatest assets. Good leaders find ways to maximize the skills and abilities of their employees. Dentists who have a well-trained and motivated team will have the most successful practices.October 31, 2010Dental EducationDos and don'ts for doctor financesComing out of dental school, young dentists are usually faced with significant educational debt. Funding retirement isn't easy -- but it's important to get started.October 24, 2010Dental EducationDos and don'ts for case presentations: Creating more effective presentationsThe dentist and the dental team must be ready to discuss the merits and details of a particular treatment.October 17, 2010InsuranceDos and don'ts for practice finance: Saving the practice money when purchasingToday's financing options can be very complicated when building a new office, acquiring a mortgage, or even borrowing funds for technology and equipment updates.October 10, 2010Dental EducationDos and don'ts for improving collectionsIn a slower economy, it is more important than ever to collect money. Practices should collect 98.5% or more of all fees charged to patients. Uncollected accounts receivables are like a secret tax on practice profitability.October 4, 2010Dental EducationDos and don'ts for scheduling: Calling overdue patientsWhen patients are overdue for recare appointments, they should receive a call the next day. Some practices wait weeks or months to call and in some cases don't call at all. The result is a practice that cannot reach its true production potential.September 26, 2010Dental EducationDos and don'ts for practice marketing: Save money -- cease phone book advertisingHow many new patients do you really get from your Yellow Pages ad? For the most part, phone book ads require significant amounts of money and fail to differentiate practices or attract desirable patients.September 19, 2010Previous PagePage 90 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
