Dr. Roger P. Levin

Dental Education
Dos and don'ts for managing your practice
We have experienced a number of ups and downs during the past 18 months. As the economy recovers, patients will begin spending money again on more of what they want.
November 29, 2009
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Dental Education
Dos and don'ts for tracking success
How are you measuring practice success? Are you regularly analyzing your profit and production? Do you know what your case acceptance rate is for elective procedures? Using key practice expanders (KPEs) will help evaluate and strengthen your practice. When monitored, KPEs indicate growth opportunities as well as areas that may need improvement.
November 22, 2009
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Dos and don'ts for investing in technology
The economy is starting to show signs of recovery. With this feeling of hope, you shouldn't rush out and buy that $50,000 piece of equipment -- just yet. Investing in technology can greatly enhance your practice, but it must be the correct technology for you and your practice.
November 15, 2009
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Insurance
Dos and don'ts for practice success
After a period of economic decline, it's not uncommon for practices to feel somewhat complacent. As the economy continues to recover, it is important for doctors to prepare for increased patient flow. Now is the time to review systems and make necessary improvements.
November 8, 2009
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Dos and don'ts for overhead control
To run a successful dental practice, the dentist must effectively handle expenses. Uncontrolled overhead can have a devastating effect on a practice's cash flow. Excessive overhead not only jeopardizes the success of the dental practice but threatens the dentist's financial security as well.
November 1, 2009
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Dos and don'ts for increasing production
The hygiene appointment is the gateway to additional services. Keeping a full hygiene schedule helps practices to keep growing in any economy.
October 25, 2009
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Dental Education
Dos and don'ts for exceptional case acceptance
Case acceptance drives practice growth. The more treatment you recommend, the more cases that patients will accept. Making treatment affordable is one of the keys to boosting case acceptance.
October 18, 2009
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Dental Education
Dos and don'ts for practice communication
Everything you do as the practice leader involves communication with your team. By improving your communication skills, you can become a better leader and take your team to the next level.
October 11, 2009
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Dental Education
Dos and don'ts for managing your practice
As practice leaders, many dentists feel they need to be involved in all practice activities, including administrative tasks. But this mentality is counterproductive for any dental practice. Dentists who busy themselves with nonclinical duties head down a path of lost production, higher stress, and frustrated team members. Here are some practice management suggestions ...
October 4, 2009
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Dental Education
Dos and don'ts for building patient trust
A major factor in determining case acceptance is a patient's trust in your practice. Building patient trust can be achieved a number of ways. Follow these steps for immediate results.
September 27, 2009
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