Practice Management

Dr. Roger P. Levin is the CEO of Levin Group, a leading dental management consulting firm. Founded in 1985, Levin Group has worked with over 30,000 dental practices. Dr. Levin is one of the most sought-after speakers in dentistry and is a leading authority on dental practice success and sustainable growth. Through extensive research and cutting-edge innovation, Dr. Levin is a recognized expert on propelling practices into the top 10 percent. He has authored 65 books and over 4,000 articles on dental practice management and marketing. He has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and Time magazine and is the creator of the Levin Group Tip of the Day, which has over 30,000 subscribers. To contact Dr. Levin, visit www.levingroup.com or email rlevin@levingroup.com. 

Articles

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

3 ways to improve case presentation

Lisa Newburger, a master's level social worker supervisor, helps audiences find humor in talking about tough topics. Her "in-your-face" style of presentations and writing will make you smile or just shock you into taking some action. Either way, she is very effective at empowering others to reach their goals and feel better about themselves. Her entertaining workshops are available for national and international audiences. Writing for the dental industry since 2010, she uses an alterego (Diana Directive) to illustrate her points in a sarcastic but effective way. Presentations can be scheduled by contacting Lisa at www.discussdirectives.com/dental.html.

 How hygienists are being hurt by the intense pressure to make money.

What is moral injury?

It can make a tremendous difference in the patient experience when you aren’t just listening but really hearing what patients need and want.

10 things every dental professional needs to know

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

5 habits of highly successful dentists

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

Determine practice growth with the Practice Career Cycle

Bankers Healthcare Group provides innovative, hassle-free financial solutions to healthcare professionals. Since 2001, BHG has provided more than $3.5 billion in financial solutions to satisfied customers nationwide and worked with over 110,000 practitioners. BHG is proud to maintain partnerships with leading healthcare industry associations and is continually recognized for innovation, growth and being a best place to work. BHG is partially owned by Pinnacle Financial Partners. To learn more, visit www.bankershealthcaregroup.com.

Among those who desire to own a practice, more than half expect to take on ownership within the next five years.

Survey shows one-third of independent dentists aspire to own a practice

Poor materials inventory management can have implications for your patient experience, staff morale and productivity.

4 reasons to reevaluate your materials inventory

Are you setting expectations for your staff or being pushed around by strong personalities? 

How to set boundaries in your dental practice

Lorne Lavine, DMD, founder and president of The Digital Dentist, has more than 30 years invested in the dental and dental technology fields. A graduate of USC, he earned his DMD from Boston University and completed his residency at the Eastman Dental Center in Rochester, N.Y. He received his specialty training at the University of Washington and went into private practice in Vermont until moving to California in 2002 to establish TDD, a company that focuses on the specialized technological and HIPAA needs of the dental community. He can be reached at drlavine@thedigitaldentists.com or 866-204-3398.

Invest in these documents when working with new partners to protect your practice from liabilities 

How a Business Associate Agreement can save your practice

Other top concerns included the impact of DSOs and increasing competition in the industry. 