Dr. Roger P. Levin[email protected]HomeDos and don'ts for practice finances: Outside financingA large percentage of people cannot open their checkbooks and write a check for thousands of dollars worth of treatment.January 2, 2011HomeDos and don'ts for scheduling: No-showsA patient not showing up here and there may not seem like a problem, but no-shows add up.December 26, 2010MarketingDos and don'ts for practice websitesPeople expect a lot from a website -- not the least of which being that it will be frequently updated. No longer can you simply upload a little basic information to a website and forget about it.December 19, 2010HomeDos and don'ts for hygiene careMotivating patients to value the hygiene visit continues to be the one of the most challenging areas within dentistry. Patients and dental staff both have many misunderstandings about the purpose and goal of the recare appointment. By re-evaluating the system, you and your team can help patients understand the importance of their hygiene visit.December 12, 2010HomeDos and don'ts for reducing stressAs the owner of their businesses, most dentists often find it difficult to leave the job when they go home. But the practice is only one part of your life.December 5, 2010Dental EducationDos and don'ts for practice improvementRunning the practice often falls solely on the dentist's shoulder, but remember: You are not alone. You have a team of highly skilled, dedicated employees who are ready to help -- sometimes all they need is to be asked.November 28, 2010Dental 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 In 21st century dentistry, as in most businesses, this thinking is very much outdated.November 21, 2010Dental EducationDos and don'ts for practice leadershipA positive outlook and disposition create the right environment for the team and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, 2010Previous PagePage 96 of 104Next PageTop StoriesPublic HealthWork less for the good of teeth? Maybe.A new study reveals that working long hours leads women to skip dental visits, with white-collar workers affected the most.Smile DesignZirconia cementation made easy: The ideal cements are here now!PeriodonticsDr. Tom Giacobbi discusses the AAP's Dental Hygienist Recognition ProgramLegal IssuesPair guilty of $13M fraud, including free dental prosthetic scamDental HygieneThis may push your hygienist to quit