Dr. Roger P. Levin[email protected]Dental EducationDos and don'ts for practice financial healthPractices can still grow significantly, even in a tough economy. It will take leadership, initiative, and the right management solutions, but continued practice success can be yours.February 14, 2010Dental EducationDos and don'ts for case presentation: Boosting case acceptance, one case at a timeGreat case presenters are not made overnight. Outstanding case presentation is a result of consistent training, education, effective training scripts, and staff motivation.February 7, 2010Dental EducationDos and don'ts for customer service: Keeping patients happyA productive practice depends on its customer service. Your goal is to provide superior customer service, with 100% of patients enjoying a great experience every single time they interact with your practice.January 31, 2010Dental EducationDos and don'ts for brandingMany dentists believe that having a dental practice is a brand in itself. There's some truth to that idea, but that doesn't automatically guarantee you patients. Thirty or 40 years ago, dentists could get away with placing a nondescript sign outside their office and expect to be very successful. That is no longer sufficient in today's highly competitive marketplace.January 24, 2010Dental EducationDos and don'ts for accounts receivables: Collect what is owedIn a slow 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. Office policies on collections should clearly explain that payment is expected at the time of service.January 17, 2010Team ManagementDos and don'ts for leadershipStrong leadership drives practice success. Dentists who are willing to spend a small amount of time focused on leadership will inevitably build better teams with lower turnover and higher efficiency.January 10, 2010Dental EducationDos and don'ts for dental implantsBased on their extremely high success rates, dental implants should be offered as a treatment option to every patient who is missing teeth. If every candidate for dental implants has the opportunity to have a complete implant consultation, they will often say "yes."January 3, 2010Dental EducationDos and don'ts for bonus systemsAs the economy begins to recover, more dentists will want to think about bonus systems. The right bonus system can help you take your practice to the next level, because it has the potential to motivate staff and increase practice production.December 27, 2009Dental EducationDos and don'ts for getting off to a good startThe economy is expected to show increasing signs of recovery in 2010. Practices that prepare now for an influx of patients will reap the most benefits from the economic turnaround.December 20, 2009HomeDos and don'ts for ending the year on the right note2009 is almost over, and you have made it through one of the toughest economies the dental community has ever experienced. Ending the year on the right note will help the practice get off to a good start in January.December 13, 2009Previous PagePage 94 of 97Next PageTop StoriesOral BacteriaUltrasound may zap biofilms in the futureHigh-intensity focused ultrasound might be effective in eliminating biofilms from titanium dental implant surfaces, reports research recently published in the International Journal of Implant Dentistry.Office ManagementHow to keep your RCM moving when dental patient flow slowsDental Hygiene5 steps to instantly find the dental career you've always wantedPatient CommunicationDr. Tom Giacobbi on patient communication and personalizationDental EducationDental students may not be ready for emergencies
