Dr. Roger P. Levin

Insurance
Dos and don'ts for practice finance
One place where dentists can use up a great deal of cash flow is in buying too much inventory. Bulk ordering can be good or bad -- it all depends on how you handle it.
April 18, 2010
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Insurance
Dos and don'ts for finance
Keep an eye on your practice debt. Many lenders are going to try to get you to pay as much as they possibly can for your loans. Always read the fine print.
April 11, 2010
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Insurance
Dos and don'ts for insurance: Make dental insurance an easy subject
Insurance is a complex issue for patients and practices alike, but the better a practice handles insurance issues with its patients, the more trust patients will have in the practice.
April 4, 2010
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Dental Education
Dos and don'ts for practice management: Finding ways to increase production
Over the last 18 months, a large percentage of dental practices reported declines in production. Consequently, nothing could be more important for the future of your practice than discovering how to get back on track and increase production.
March 28, 2010
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Office Management
Dos and don'ts for increasing production: Upgrade your internal marketing
Your current patients hold one of the keys to increasing production. They can help you jump-start growth by not only accepting recommended treatment but also referring friends and family.
March 21, 2010
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Dental Education
Dos and don'ts for case presentation: Take a team-based approach
Case presentation shouldn't be limited to the operatory or consult room. In fact, it is an ongoing process that occurs throughout the patient experience.
March 14, 2010
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Dental Education
Dos and don'ts for boosting elective dentistry
Every practice has incredible untapped potential, especially in the area of elective services. But the majority of practices aren't even close to achieving maximum elective production. Now is the time to change that!
March 7, 2010
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Patient Communication
Dos and don'ts for patient communication
Every patient interaction involves communication. Many practices implement scripting but only for targeted systems, such as case presentation. But using scripts for every routine conversation generates the best results for practices in terms of excellent customer service and increased patient referrals.
February 28, 2010
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Dental Education
Dos and don'ts for meetings
Many dentists have a negative attitude toward meetings. Often, doctors feel nothing is ever accomplished. Unfortunately, these same practices often have genuine morale problems. An ideal staff meeting can make all the difference.
February 21, 2010
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Dental Education
Dos and don'ts for practice financial health
Practices 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, 2010
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