Dr. Roger P. Levin[email protected]PeriodonticsDos and don'ts for ramping up hygiene productivityA robust hygiene department drives practice production. Almost every patient comes through the hygiene department before moving on to other treatment. For a practice to reach its profitability potential, a full hygiene schedule is essential.July 19, 2009Dental EducationDos and don'ts for maximizing your scheduleThe schedule offers practices the greatest opportunity to increase efficiency. While it may appear that production capacity has been reached, the schedule may actually be functioning below the practice's potential. An inefficient schedule results in increased stress, lost production, and decreased profitability.July 12, 2009Dental EducationDos and don'ts of communicating effectively with patientsEvery patient interaction is an opportunity for you and your team to "wow" patients. But excellent customer service requires strong communications skills. Levin Group recommends doctors use scripting to improve communication throughout their practices.July 5, 2009Dental EducationGet more patients to say 'yes' to cosmetic treatmentIn a slow economy, some dentists may be tempted to present fewer elective cases. Don't make this mistake! Give every patient the opportunity to say "yes" to a more beautiful smile. Use these Practice Success Dos and Don'ts to boost elective treatment.June 4, 2009Dental EducationDos and don'ts for growing your practice in this economyIn this tight economy, dentists are looking near and far for ways to grow their practices, but the best source for practice growth is often your current patients. Their friends and family members can become your new patients by following these Practice Success Dos and Don'ts.June 4, 2009Previous PagePage 97 of 97Top 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
