Dr. Roger P. Levin

Patient attrition, otherwise known as lost patients, is one of the most important factors in figuring out how to improve short and long-term practice production.

Can you stop problems from happening? Of course not. But you certainly manage them.

It may come as a surprise, but there are only a few key factors that make top-tier practices stand out from the pack.

Tips to help you focus on your patients.

Keep your office running without missing a beat.

How to create a caring atmosphere and achieve a five-star rating.

3 attributes found in disciplined employees that will help you succeed.

How to gain patient trust, and loyalty and accept your treatment plan.

Here’s some habits that may surprise you, but if adopted may help “up your game.”

Plot your practice's position on the provided graph to plan your next action steps.

How the front desk team to get 50-70 percent of patents with non-participating plans to schedule an appointment anyway.

Set limits and plan accordingly to responsibly increase production while maintaining overhead spending.

By including patients in your case presentation, you increase their confidence and likelihood of acceptance.

Leveraging case presentations can make a big difference in increasing patient retention

Sooner or late you'll come across an angry patient - make sure your staff is prepared.

You might know the basics of first impressions, but are you doing everything you can to make patients feel welcome?

It's the simplest way to make your practice better, so why aren't you doing it?

Delegation is an art, not a science, but there are some concrete steps you can take.

Patients seem to hop from practice to practice, so how do you make sure yours stands out?

Where do you turn when you need information about your practice?

Your patients want to talk to about you, but are you giving them chance to do it?

Dental school only teaches you half of what you need to be a successful dentist.

When it comes to losing patients, don't wait, reactivate!

Many dentists have a difficult time finding a balance between providing clinical care and running a business, but evaluating these four areas of your practice may help.

You've heard the terrifying stories of HIPAA-compliance failures and the havoc they can cause for a practice... but how can you ensure it doesn't happen to you?

You've heard the terrifying stories of HIPAA-compliance failures and the havoc they can cause for a practice ... but how can you ensure it doesn't happen to you? Which one of the following scenarios constitutes a HIPAA violation?A.   After work, two employees at happy hour discuss a difficult case, mentioning specific patient details. Their conversation happens to be overheard by the patient’s neighbor.

 Some of you are probably saying, “No way! I can’t afford to pay my team more money. I haven’t raised fees in three years and the insurance companies keep cutting reimbursements.” That’s an understandable reaction. After all, employee compensation is the biggest expense in a dental practice.

Providing training and standardizing the job description can take your practice to the next level.As the business of dentistry continues to evolve, many dentists are opting to form small group practices to compete more effectively in a changing marketplace. Owning multiple practices requires a greater degree of business management than running a single practice.

Adding a marketing coordinator to your practice can yield dramatic results.

Learning how to effectively discuss treatment options with patients is key.