Who is responsible? Every job in the office should have someone who is responsible. When no one is responsible, everyone thinks it is always somebody else’s job and nothing gets done. …
Managing yourself.
Managing yourself. Before we work to manage others, we should work on managing ourselves. Starting with humility and identifying what you think you can do better is a wonderful beginning. …
Bring back the fun.
Bring back the fun. By nature, orthodontic practices should be fun. If your practice is not enjoyable every day, then take steps to integrate fun into the culture. …
Upgrade your treatment coordinator (TC) consult.
Upgrade your treatment coordinator (TC) consult. People change, economies change, and orthodontic techniques change...and so must the TC consult. If you’re using the same consult approach that you …
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Practice success is actually simple.
Practice success is actually simple. After 30 years, Levin Group can categorically tell you that practice success is about having excellent systems. This simple formula virtually guarantees long-term …
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Do parents and patients see your confidence?
Do parents and patients see your confidence? Confident people do better in life. People believe you more and are willing to listen to what you recommend. …
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How tired are you?
How tired are you? Did you know that your level of fatigue at the end of the day is directly proportional to the quality of your scheduling? Consistent fatigue is not natural, and you may want to …
Don’t make the orthodontist think about anything besides clinical care.
Don’t make the orthodontist think about anything besides clinical care. In the best run orthodontic practices, the assistants keep the orthodontist moving from chair to chair. Orthodontists don’t have …
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Today may be the best time to be an orthodontist.
Today may be the best time to be an orthodontist. Orthodontics has never faced an opportunity to increase volume like we are experiencing today. Longer patient intervals mean higher practice …
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End every call with…
End every call with… At the end of every phone call, the team member should ask, “Is there anything else I can do for you?” In most cases there is nothing else to be done, but it comes across to …
Complacency is the enemy of growth.
Complacency is the enemy of growth. Don’t let complacency creep into your practice. It is rarely noticed early on because it occurs slowly; however, not making positive changes often results in …
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Cut one expense.
Cut one expense. To start addressing overhead control, simply find one expense that you can reduce by any amount. Take the first step and then go from there. …
