The Thriving Dentist Show

Thriving in Dentistry Series Featuring Dr. Brian Baliwas

April 12, 2023 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MB

In this episode, we are thrilled to have Dr. Brian Baliwas as our guest, sharing his insightful journey of dropping out of PPO plans and the crucial role of patient education in this process. Dr. Baliwas also provides valuable tips on how to distinguish yourself in a highly competitive dental environment, drawing from his own experiences. He emphasizes the significance of office culture in creating a successful practice and shares the latest trends in the dental industry that listeners should...

The Five Mindsets of a Thriving Practice

April 05, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MB

As a dentist, you know that running a successful practice takes more than just clinical skills. It also requires a strong mindset to navigate the challenges that come with managing a business. In this episode, Gary shares his insights on the five key mindsets that dentists can master to achieve success and satisfaction.

Lessons from "Leaders Eat Last" by Simon Sinek

March 29, 2023 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MB

This podcast episode explores how the concepts and principles outlined in Simon Sinek's book, 'Leaders Eat Last' can be relevant and valuable to dentists. Often, dentists tend to focus solely on the technical aspects of their work and overlook the importance of cultivating a positive team culture. Tune in to gain insightful tips and ideas on how to build a successful and fulfilling dental practice.

Tips to Avoid the 'All or Nothing' Case Presentation Dilemma

March 22, 2023 07:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MB

Are you looking to enhance your case presentation skills and elevate your dental practice? Tune in to this episode, where Gary offers expert insights and practical advice on mastering case presentation and improving patient communication. From building trust and rapport to explaining treatment options in simple, understandable terms, we cover everything you need to know to become a more prosperous and effective dentist.

What is the Best Practice Model?

March 15, 2023 14:50 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MB

Gary shares the Best Practice Model for dental practices in this episode, emphasizing patient care, processes, and efficiency. Key components include communication, education, and technology. Practical tips are provided for implementation to improve your practice and patient experiences. Listen now to enhance your dental practice!

The Missing Ingredient That Makes All the Difference

March 08, 2023 09:37 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MB

Gary explores the crucial element that can transform dental practices in this podcast episode. He likens it to cooking, where omitting one ingredient can significantly impact the outcome. Gary highlights five key areas in dental practices where a small addition can raise it to a world-class level. One of the areas he emphasizes is the importance of taking digital photos to educate patients, and he suggests using a tablet for a more interactive experience. Gary stresses that the missing ingred...

Whitening as a Gateway Service

March 01, 2023 05:46 - 45 minutes - 42.2 MB

In this episode, Gary discusses how using teeth whitening as a gateway service can attract new patients to your dental practice, build trust and credibility, and introduce them to other cosmetic procedures and preventative care. Teeth whitening is a safe, effective, and affordable way to achieve a brighter smile. Using it as a first step, you can create relationships with patients beyond just one appointment. Tune in to learn more about the benefits of using teeth whitening as a gateway for o...

The Accountability Episode

February 22, 2023 06:33 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

Do you want to take your office's level of accountability to the next level? In this episode, Gary dives into the importance of staff accountability in dental offices. From improving the quality of care to promoting transparency and trust, you won't want to miss this enlightening discussion. Gary shares his insights and experiences on creating a culture of accountability in your practice.

How to Successfully Use CoDiscovery in your Practice with Dr. Paul Henny

February 15, 2023 08:22 - 1 hour - 55.9 MB

In this Thriving Dentist Show interview, Gary invited his friend Dr. Paul Henny as a Guest to discuss how to integrate the CoDiscovery process in your practice successfully.

5 Recommendations that will Radically Reduce Your Hygiene Cancellations and No-Shows

February 08, 2023 04:35 - 43 minutes - 40.7 MB

In this episode, Gary discusses the issue of hygiene appointment cancellations in dental practices. With five practical recommendations, we aim to help dental professionals reduce the number of canceled appointments and keep patients committed to their oral health. From simple changes to the booking process to creating a welcoming environment, our tips will help make a more efficient and successful practice.

A Compelling Reason Why Resigning from PPO Plans Benefits Your Patients

February 01, 2023 07:14 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MB

Are you ready to take your patient care to the next level? Resign from your current insurance provider and open up new opportunities for advanced treatments and procedures, better reimbursement rates, and improved patient support. In this episode, Gary talks about a compelling reason why resigning from PPO plans can significantly benefit your patients.

5 Specific Strategies to Control Your Overhead to 60% or Less

January 25, 2023 06:19 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MB

Overheads are a major concern for dentists because they can significantly impact the profitability of a dental practice. Reducing overheads can help dentists increase profits and provide more affordable care to patients! In this episode, Gary shares 5 proven strategies to control your practice overheads to 60% or less.

What We Can All Learn from the Southwest Airlines Meltdown!

January 18, 2023 15:51 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MB

In this episode, Gary talks about the reasons behind the recent meltdown of SouthWest Airlines and then shares some takeaways from this meltdown that can be related to dentistry. These takeaways will help ensure your dental practice doesn’t go through a meltdown like Southwest Airlines.

Thriving in Dentistry Series with Dr. Chris Wujick

January 11, 2023 06:06 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MB

In this episode, Gary will talk to Dr. Chris Wujick and discuss Dr. Wujick’s journey in dentistry so far and the importance of technology in a practice and how it helps improve a new patient experience.

The Case for Including Digital Photos for Patient Education in your New Patient Appointment

January 04, 2023 09:26 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MB

Digital photography can have numerous impacts on your dental practice: Photos can educate patients and improve case acceptance. In this episode Gary shares 6 Digital Photos for Patient Education in your New Patient Appointment to improve your case acceptance.

8 Tips to Make 2023 Your Best Year Yet!

December 28, 2022 05:39 - 47 minutes - 44.1 MB

In this episode, Gary presents 8 specific strategies to make 2023 your best year. Gary offers specific tactics within each strategy that will allow you to use the strategy to its full potential. Masterclass - EKWA Marketing -

Are you Working Too Hard for Too Little?

December 21, 2022 06:52 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MB

Dentists today see the gap grow between production and collections even after working so hard and getting stressed. So what can they do differently in dentistry to have personal, professional, and financial satisfaction? Find out by listening to this episode.

8 Tips to Developing a High Performance Team

December 14, 2022 05:23 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MB

Is your team underperforming? How do you create a high-performing team? Listen to this episode and find out 8 tips to help you create a high-performing team. Save your spot for the upcoming Masterclass - https://bit.ly/3rC1Fj4

Dentistry from the New Patient Perspective in 2023 and Beyond

December 07, 2022 07:41 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MB

The way a patient thinks before choosing his new dentist today differs from how a patient would think 10 years ago, so it's important to understand how a patient thinks and acts today before finding a new dentist. Tune into this episode and find out what you need to have in place to attract new patients to your practice and become their chosen dentist.

Thriving in Dentistry Series Featuring Warren Boardman

November 30, 2022 06:58 - 46 minutes - 43.1 MB

In this episode, Gary will talk to Dr. Warren Boardman, who treats patients with sleep apnea or disruptive snoring, an oral appliance solution to getting a restful night of sleep. They will also discuss the importance of starting to treat patients for Sleep Apnea in your practice.

Avoiding Burnout in Your Career

November 23, 2022 06:29 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

Burnout is a state of chronic stress that leads to physical and emotional exhaustion, detachment and feelings of ineffectiveness and lack of accomplishment. In this episode, Gary shares tips to make sure this doesn’t happen to you. Shownotes http://bit.ly/3Eu0o37

The Dentist Entrepreneur

November 16, 2022 08:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MB

In this episode, Gary talks about the difference between a dentist and a dental entrepreneur and how a dentist could become a dental entrepreneur.

The Three Types of Meetings that Every Thriving Practice Needs

November 09, 2022 09:06 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MB

Having team meetings is a way to ensure your staff and management teams are aligned so that no obstacles stand in the way of your practice's progress and to create an open forum for dialogue and discussion. In this episode, Gary talks about 3 types of meetings that will synchronize your team toward the common goal of your practice.

The Personal Story of Dr. L.D. Pankey

November 02, 2022 07:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MB

In this episode, Gary shares a story about L.D.Pankey, The father of modern-day dentistry, and this story needs to be passed on from generation to generation. Did you know that he was accepted to dental school at 19 and graduated as a dentist at 23? To find out more interesting facts and stories about Dr. L.D.Pankey, listen to this episode.

A Scheduling Model to Support a Thriving Practice

October 26, 2022 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB

No-shows in dental practices cause under-utilization of resources and increase waiting times for other patients. In this episode, Gary talks about a model that reduces the impact of no-shows in dental practices.

Thriving in Dentistry Series with Dr. Bahram Hamidi and Dr. Sara Shahi

October 19, 2022 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB

Gary interviews Dr. Bahram Hamidi and Dr. Sarah Shahi in this episode of The Thriving In Dentistry Series. They share their dentistry experiences and information about their thriving dental practice, TriBeCa Dental Associates.

Find Your Community!

October 12, 2022 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MB

Dentistry can be a lonely profession, and social disconnect is a significant problem for dentists. How can they overcome this? By joining communities! Strong communities are critical because they’re often an essential source of social connection and a sense of belonging. In this episode, Gary will talk about the different types of dental communities you can join and the importance of joining a community. Shownotes https://bit.ly/3MEsU5X

4 Tips to Finish the Year Strong

October 05, 2022 07:00 - 48 minutes - 88.3 MB

By finishing the year on a high note, you can be proud of your work and enjoy the growth of your dental practice. In this episode, Gary shares 4 Tips to Finish the Year Strong.

Tips to Increase Your Call Conversions

September 28, 2022 07:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB

In this episode, Gary talks about some of the concepts from Good To Great and how they can be applied to your dental practice.

Wisdom from Jim Collins

September 21, 2022 07:00 - 46 minutes - 85 MB

In this episode, Gary talks about some of the concepts from Good To Great and how they can be applied to your dental practice.

Why is Work/Life Balance so Elusive for Dentists?

September 14, 2022 07:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MB

Is Work-Life Balance Possible for Dentists? Yes, work-life balance is possible for dentists as long as you remember to set limits at work and look after yourself. Tune into the episode to find out how?

Thriving In Dentistry Series Featuring Dr. Steven Hatcher

September 07, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MB

A special episode featuring Dr.Steven Hatcher in which he shares his experience in dentistry thus far.

Are We About to Experience the Next Boom In Cosmetic Dentistry?

August 31, 2022 07:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

Over the past few years, more people have been investing in cosmetic dentistry to improve their appearance and smile confidence. So, in this episode, Gary talks about 4 specific tips to grow cosmetic dentistry in your practice to Millennials in particular.

From Marketing Mystery to Marketing Mastery

August 24, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MB

A marketing plan is a critical part of an overall business plan. Though it should be comprehensive, it doesn’t need to be complicated. Tune into this episode to find out how to master marketing and grow your practice. Shownotes https://bit.ly/3R8GoaK

Team and Systems Calibration

August 17, 2022 18:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

How do you transform your changing team into a symbiotic superteam? Start with doing a calibration with your team. Listen to the episode to learn how to calibrate your team and the systems in your practice. Shownotes https://bit.ly/3QRRYar

The Most Effective Decision Making Style Among Thriving Dentists

August 10, 2022 07:00 - 46 minutes - 43.1 MB

In this Episode, Gary explains four main styles of decision-making in the workplace with examples, so you can understand what style you could use to make decisions in your dental practice. Shownotes https://bit.ly/3JQgdTZ

Update: Effective Hiring Strategies

August 03, 2022 07:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MB

Are you finding it hard to hire staff for your dental practice? Are you sure the language in your job ads is working? Tune into this episode to find out effective hiring strategies. Shownotes https://bit.ly/3BDjeFk

Thriving In Dentistry Series Featuring Dr. Emmanuel Manny Ngoh

July 27, 2022 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.9 MB

A special episode featuring Dr.Emmanuel Manny Ngoh in which he shares his experience in dentistry thus far. Shownotes https://bit.ly/3RYlfl7

Lessons From The Last Recession

July 20, 2022 07:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

How do you ensure your dental practice thrives even if we may face a recession? Listen to this episode to discover a few things that need to be in place, according to Gary, that he learned from his experience during the great recession. Shownotes - https://bit.ly/3v07lVu

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