The Thriving Dentist Show
658 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 185 ratingsThe Thriving Dentist Show by Gary Takacs guides dental practice owners and dentists in creating a profitable practice with financial independence while delivering hallmark-level quality of care.
Gary’s lively discussions run the gamut from eye-opening lessons for you to become successful.
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Proven Tips to to Achieve a High Performance Front Desk with Missy Fryer and Mary Beth Bajornas
November 29, 2017 16:58 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBThe Front desk of your dental practice is a significant part of your success. The entire practice relies on the performance of Front Desk Management. Gary interviews Missy Fryer and Mary Beth Bajornas on how to achieve a high-performance front desk. Learn how to document every patient, communication ina way that any team member can effectively follow up with patients by building value with your patients.
Empowering Office Managers with Practical Tools and Resources with Kiera Dent
November 22, 2017 10:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBOffice Managers play a key role in thriving practice! Gary invited his friend Kiera Dent to share her insights on how to become a successful office manager and sensible Leadership tips. She further shares how she grew a practice from 500K to 2.4M in 9 months. Your office manager can help you reduce practice overhead. Learn how!
The Joys and Challenges of Multiple Practice Ownership with Dr. Mark Costes
November 15, 2017 17:03 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBGary invited his friend Dr. Mark Costes, who owns 10 dental practices, to discuss the joys and challenges of multiple practice ownership. They discuss Mark’s path to multiple practice ownership, the naming challenge for multiple practices (one brand name vs individual practice names). He expresses the truthful joy and benefits of owning numerous practices and the most significant challenges of multiple practice ownership.
How to Successfully Incorporate Treating Sleep Apnea in Your Practice with Steve Wick
November 08, 2017 10:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBGary and Steve discuss the most vital area in clinical dentistry, treating sleep disorders. They discuss the book written by Steve, "Kicking the Bear Out of the Bedroom; Snoring and Sleep Apnea, the Not So Silent Killers." They emphasize how dentists should be properly trained to treat OSA. Further, they discuss the health risks associated with OSA, the current issues pertaining, and the guidelines and actions which can be taken to prevent OSA in society.
Compare Your Practice to 2,000 Practices in 4 Specific Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) with Weston Lunsford
November 01, 2017 16:49 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBIn this week's episode, Gary and Weston Lunsford discuss the 4-key metrics that can be helpful to measure the performance in a dental practice. They discuss Hygiene Patient Reappointment, Dentist Production per Patient, Treatment Acceptance, and Unscheduled Active Patients. They further brainstorm on particular benchmarks from 2000 practices.
Tips from Disney on Building a Practice where Patients Respond, Return & Refer with Travis Frederickson
October 25, 2017 15:56 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBGary and Travis discuss the 3R's in dentistry, which is to Respond, Return, and Refer. Further, they brainstorm about how Excellence and Guestology could be applied to dentistry to create a positive experience for the patients. They announce the listeners on potential Dentistry Courses which they plan to do in March and September and invite the listeners to the same.
The Model of a Single Location Group Practice that Produces $10M+ per year Driven by a Noble Cause with Dr. Craig Spodak
October 18, 2017 17:13 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBWhen it comes to dental practices, success can come in different sizes. Today Gary interviews his friend Dr. Craig Spodak from Delray Beach, FL about his practice model. Craig’s model is a single location group practice that produces over $10M per year driven by a Noble Cause. Together they discuss the importance of creating a ‘Noble Cause’, Craig’s 14 Core Values in his practice, and a host of other topics. His success is proof that you can do it too. Listen Now!
Target Marketing Techniques for Facebook and Instagram Marketing with Bud Torcom
October 11, 2017 09:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBSocial media has given dentists a new platform to promote their practice. In today’s episode, Gary speaks to Bud Torcom on how dentists can leverage social media, especially Facebook and Instagram, to attract quality new patients to your practice. This episode serves as a great introduction to dentists looking to grow their marketing efforts using social media. Listen Now.
Demystifying the Process of Buying or Selling a Practice with Matt Porter
October 04, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBFor most dentists buying or selling a dental practice is one of the most important decisions they make in their career. Unfortunately, there is a lot of myths surrounding this topic. In today's episode, Gary enlists the help of matt porter to separate the chaff from the grain. Together they discuss the pros and cons of selling to a corporate or DSO, strategies for a smooth transition, and bust a series of myths. If you are considering buying or selling a practice, this episode is for you!
How Every Dental Assistant Can Have an Amazing Career with Kevin Henry
September 27, 2017 09:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBDental assistants are usually the unsung heroes in any practice. In this episode, Gary speaks to Kevin Henry on the importance of dental assistants and 5 specific things that Dental Assistants can do to boost their career. This episode is full of useful information for dentists and dental assistants alike. Listen Now!
Tips to Hire and Keep your Dream Team with Kiera Dent
September 20, 2017 19:05 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MB[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/takacslearningcenter/TDS296.mp3] Podcast: Download | Play in new window/mobile device Running Time: 57 minutes Often times the difference between a good dental practice and a world-class dental practice is the presence of an incredible Team! Many Dentists feel like they are …
How to Convert New Callers into Appointments and Loyal Patients with Ashley Latter
September 13, 2017 15:09 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBIn the era of digital communication, it’s easy to think that telephones are defunct. In this exciting episode, Gary interviews his friend Ashley Latter on How to Convert New Callers into Appointments and Loyal Patients. Together they discuss the role of reception team members, building rapport with patients, and verbal skills that can help your business team members. This episode is for you and your team!
How to go from Burned Out to Fired Up! with Jamie Marboe RDH
September 06, 2017 09:00 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBWe all experience burnout, and dentists are no different. In this episode, Gary speaks to his friend Jamie Marboe on how to remain enthused and successfully avoid burnout. Together they will unpack strategies to work smarter and strike a healthy work/life balance. Listen now and keep yourself motivated to be better tomorrow than you are today.
Dentistry from the Perspective of a Girl Boss with Julia Yelevich
August 30, 2017 16:17 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/takacslearningcenter/TDS293.mp3] Podcast: Download | Play in new window/mobile device Running Time: 60 minutes The term Girl Boss was coined by Sophia Amoruso, the Founder and CEO of the Nasty Gal Fashion Empire. Her book is titled #GirlBoss. Sophia’s definition of …
Pathways to Creating Positive Change in Your Practice with Mary Osborne
August 23, 2017 07:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBMeeting your patients where they are to help them move forward. This has been the guiding principle that has helped Mary Osborne. In this episode, Gary interviews his good friend Mary, an authority on patient care and communication about creating positive change and getting in sync with our patients. This episode is full of great questions to ask your patients as well as tips to help your team members embrace change.
5 Reasons we are About to Enter a New Golden Age of Dentistry’ with Qadeer Ahmed
August 16, 2017 09:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBDentistry is a life-changing profession. Dentists have the opportunity to inject confidence and alter the lives of their patients in a way very few can. Unfortunately, a majority of the dental plans in the market do not do justice to their patient's needs. In this episode, Gary and Qadeer discuss the challenges faced by many dentists to care for their patients and Qadeer’s five-part plan that will significantly benefit dentists and patients alike. Listen Now!
‘5 Reasons we are About to Enter a New Golden Age of Dentistry’ with Qadeer Ahmed
August 16, 2017 09:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBDentistry is a life-changing profession. Dentists have the opportunity to inject confidence and alter the lives of their patients in a way very few can. Unfortunately, a majority of the dental plans in the market do not do justice to their patient's needs. In this episode, Gary and Qadeer discuss the challenges faced by many dentists to care for their patients and Qadeer’s five-part plan that will significantly benefit dentists and patients alike. Listen Now!
‘ProCare-Dental Coverage Controlled by Dentists and Patients’ with Qadeer Ahmed
August 09, 2017 05:16 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBGary invited his friend Qadeer Ahmed on this Thriving Dentist Show to share how he and his Team have created a system that corrects all the flaws in the current dental insurance system. They discuss why the quality of care MUST be central to any patient benefit program. Qadeer’s goal is to help more patients receive the care they need and deserve, and that is a powerful motivator, indeed!
How I Became a Practice Owner and Lessons Learned Along the Way with Ryan Lepore DMD
August 02, 2017 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBGary invited a young Dentist on the Show who has successfully navigated the path to practice ownership early in his career. Gary and Ryan Lepore discuss what motivated Ryan to become a Dentist, his experiences as an Associate Dentist in both a Corporate setting and a Private Practice environment, and tips on how to improve clinical speed, efficiency, and diagnostic skills!
How One Dentist Became Passionate About Lifesaving Dentistry with Hazel Glasper DDS
July 26, 2017 17:47 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBIn this Thriving Dentist Show, Gary invited his friend Dr. Hazel Glasper to talk about lifesaving dentistry. They discuss the personal story that caused Hazel to become passionate about the oral/systemic connection. Tune in and learn how to get started with making the oral/systemic link a strong part of your practice and specific tips for the Dentist and Team Members to help patients value high-quality dentistry.
Excellent Front Office Systems with Laura Hatch
July 19, 2017 15:01 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBIn this Show, Gary interviews his friend Laura Hatch on Front Office Systems that are necessary for your practice to achieve full potential. They discuss the most important systems to have in place at the front desk & how to get started if you currently have no systems in place. Learn how Laura developed a fee-for-service practice in the highly competitive area of San Diego, CA!
Changes in the World of Dental CE with Elijah Desmond
July 12, 2017 16:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBIt is no coincidence that Dentists who take more CE have more successful practices. In this Thriving Dentist Show, Gary invited his friend Elijah Desmond to share his thoughts on the changing world of dental CE. They discuss the 3 major trends that are happening in the dental profession today and how Dentists can respond to these trends & more.
How to Achieve Your Next Level of Health and Wellness for all Dental Professionals with Dr. Uche Odiatu
July 05, 2017 14:08 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBDentistry is a very demanding profession, and to achieve your full potential as a dentist you need to maintain a high level of health and fitness. This week Gary has invited his mentor Dr. Uche Odiatu to share some tips on how to achieve your next level of health and wellness. This episode is full of great tips that you can use TODAY to increase your health and wellness. Listen Now!
Easy Insurance Conversations that Lead to Greater Case Acceptance with Teresa Duncan
June 28, 2017 17:54 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBCommunication is the cornerstone of great dentistry. In this episode, Gary interviews his friend Teresa Duncan. Teresa is an authority on easy insurance conversations and together they discuss how to communicate with patients about their insurance in a way that leads to greater case acceptance as well as verbal skills to develop among your team members. Listen Now!
How to use a Dental Warranty as a Practice-Builder with Jared Parente
June 21, 2017 15:25 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBWe all understand the concept of warranties, but the idea of a dental warranty is unfamiliar to many dentists. In this episode, Gary interviews Jared Parente on everything you need to know about dental warranties. Together they discuss the concept of a dental warranty, how it can lead to greater case acceptance, and how to use your warranty as a practice-builder. Listen Now!
Amplify Your Practice by Mastering Case Presentation with Dr. Mark Montgomery and Dee Dee Reid
June 14, 2017 16:30 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBDentistry is much a people business as it is a technical business. This week Gary has invited his good friends Dr. Mark Montgomery and Dee Dee Reid to discuss the topic of "Mastering case presentation". Together they discuss a wide range of subjects, including the power of relationship-based care as well as tips to get patients interested in comprehensive care. You will probably want to listen to this episode multiple times. Listen Now!
What Every Dentist Needs to Know About DSO’s with Dr. Jeromy Dixson
June 07, 2017 15:49 - 1 hour - 63.1 MB[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/takacslearningcenter/TDS281.mp3] Podcast: Download | Play in new window/mobile device Running Time: 68 minutes The dental landscape is changing rapidly and the fastest-growing segment of dentistry today is corporate dentistry and a subset of corporate dentistry are known as DSO’s …
How I Successfully Opened a Practice From Scratch in Southern California with Lincoln Parker DMD
May 31, 2017 09:00 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBConventional wisdom is often wrong or oversimplified. This week Gary speaks to Dr. Lincoln Parker, a young dentist who went against conventional wisdom and opened a dental practice from scratch in a hyper-competitive market. In this episode, Lincoln discusses the challenges he faces as well as lessons he learned throughout the process. His story is a truly inspiring story to any dentist looking to chart their path to success. Listen Now!
365 Days of Social Media Posts for Dentistry with Rachel Mele
May 24, 2017 09:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBLet’s face it, left to their own devices most dentists will not be able to come up with a week’s worth of content to publish on social media let alone a year. This week Gary speaks to his long-time friend Rachel Mele about her new book as well as an in-depth discussion into how practices can improve their online marketing and social media presence. Listen Now!
Lessons from Disney on Creating an Amazing Patient Experience with Travis Frederickson
May 17, 2017 15:30 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBIf you are a fan of the mouse or not, you must admit that Disney knows how to create an amazing guest experience. In today’s episode, Gary speaks to Travis Frederickson on the lessons every dentist can learn from Disney. This episode is full of helpful information that will help you forge relationships that last a lifetime with your patients. Listen Now!
Digital Gateway: Solutions for Success in 2017 and Beyond with Dr. Mark Morin
May 10, 2017 15:09 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBDentistry is a challenging profession, dentists today face implacable odds when trying to make it in these changing times. Today Gary speaks to his friend Dr. Mark Morin on how to thrive in these changing times. Together they discuss the future of dentistry, the role of technology in dentistry as well as what changes practices need to make to effectively navigate these difficult times. Listen Now!
How to Use Patient Seminars to Attract Dental Implant and Other High-Value Patients with Dr. Scott Westermeier and Maria Miecyjak
May 03, 2017 14:50 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBPeople don’t buy things they don’t understand. In this episode, Gary interviews his friends Dr. Scott Westermeier and Maria Miercyjak about their marketing strategy to provide patient education seminars to attract dental implant patients and other high-value dentistry to their practice. This episode is a valuable resource to dentists who are considering creative ways to boost business. Listen Now!
5 Proven Tips to Eliminate Hygiene Cancellations and No-Shows
April 26, 2017 15:50 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBHygiene Cancellations and No-Shows are the number 1 problem faced by practices today. In this episode, Gary takes a deep dive and outlines 5 specific strategies to dramatically reduce your hygiene cancellations. This episode is full of useful information that will help you fill your hygiene appointments. Listen Now!
Top 5 Reasons Patients Choose a Dentist with Fred Joyal
April 19, 2017 12:42 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBBest selling author Fred Joyal has spent a lifetime speaking to patients. It has made him an authority on the mindset of the consumer looking for a dentist. This week Gary has invited him on the podcast to discuss the Top 5 Reasons Patients Choose a Dentist. In this episode, Fred gives you insight into what patients want and how you can use this information to improve your marketing. Listen Now!
Lessons on Leadership and Business Building with Robert Hayman
April 12, 2017 15:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MB[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/takacslearningcenter/TDS273.mp3] Podcast: Download | Play in new window/mobile device Running Time: 57 minutes Gary invited one of his Mentors to be a guest on this Thriving Dentist Show. Robert Hayman has been an inspiration and Mentor to Gary for many …
The Power of Relationships, Courage and Passion with the Dentists of The Life and Dentistry Podcast
April 05, 2017 09:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MB[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/takacslearningcenter/TDS272.mp3] Podcast: Download | Play in new window/mobile device Running Time: 49 minutes In this Thriving Dentist Show, Gary interviews six young Dentists just about to start their careers. The six Dentists are the founders of The Life and Dentistry …
Marketing Tips from a Guinness World Record Holder with Minal Sampat RDH
March 29, 2017 09:02 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/takacslearningcenter/TDS271b.mp3] Podcast: Download | Play in new window/mobile device Running Time: 55 minutes Digital marketing is a very effective way to attract quality new patients to your practice. The majority of people today will do a Google search for a …
How Not to be Average with Paolo Kalaw
March 22, 2017 17:04 - 54 minutes - 50 MB[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/takacslearningcenter/TDS270.mp3] Podcast: Download | Play in new window/mobile device Running Time: 55 minutes Gary has made it his life’s work to study successful Dentists and in doing so he often looks outside of the dental profession to find role models …
The Secret to Becoming Passionate about Dentistry with Dr. Lee Ann Brady
March 15, 2017 15:46 - 1 hour - 55.3 MB[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/takacslearningcenter/TDS269.mp3] Podcast: Download | Play in new window/mobile device In this Thriving Dentist Show, Gary invited his friend Dr. Lee Ann Brady back as a guest on the Show. Our long-time listeners might remember that Lee was the second guest on the …
Materials Update, Digital Scanners and Live Patient CE Courses with Dr. David Hornbrook
March 08, 2017 21:08 - 1 hour - 62.4 MB[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/takacslearningcenter/TDS268.mp3] Podcast: Download | Play in new window/mobile device Running Time: 68 minutes Dr. David Hornbrook has been a leading Educator and Mentor in dentistry for over 30 years and he is very passionate about helping patients and his colleagues …
Unleashing the Power of DISC Personality Styles in your Practice with Chris LoCurto
March 01, 2017 14:25 - 1 hour - 66.9 MB[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/takacslearningcenter/TDS267.mp3] Podcast: Download | Play in new window/mobile device Running Time: 73 minutes The DISC Personality Styles is a powerful tool that can help you develop a stronger practice! In this Thriving Dentist Show, Gary interviews Chris LoCurto, a world-renowned …
Hustle Your Way to a Thriving Dental Practice with Tiger Safarov
February 22, 2017 15:54 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBThis Thriving Dentist Show is with Tiger Safarov. he has created successful dental businesses including a construction company that has built over 100 dental offices, and a dental supply company that is radically changing the way Dentists order supplies. He shares what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. You can learn the myth of the work/life balance and a better way to achieve the balance that you desire, the immigrant advantage and how to apply this to your dental practice, tips to h...
Integration of Medicine and Dentistry with Bradley Bale MD & Tom Larkin DDS
February 15, 2017 15:11 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBIn this show, Gary interviews Bradley Bale MD and Tom Larkin DDS, both doctors & authors of best-selling books recognized worldwide as authorities on the oral/systemic connection. This interview provides groundbreaking news on the newest scientific research published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), proving that periodontal disease is a contributing cause of cardiovascular disease. They also share why Physicians and Dentists need to work together and how to make this happen.
Strategies to Take Action on What you Learn with Dr. Mark Costes
February 08, 2017 15:22 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBIn this Show, Gary interviews Mark Costes, who is a priceless resource for Dentists. He shares tips to help Dentists take action on what they learn. Mark’s list of fantastic four books will serve as a guide to help you implement what you learn. He shares in detail the blessing and the curse of being a perfectionist, how to develop a systems-driven practice, the power of abundance thinking, why persistence is a powerful trait, and how to know when you are ready to expand to more than one pract...
How to Compete with the ‘Big Boys’ by Mastering Digital Marketing with Jon Nelson
February 01, 2017 14:55 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBIn this Thriving Dentist Show, Gary interviews his friend Jon Nelson on exactly how Dentists can successfully compete with the corporate offices and DSOs by mastering digital marketing. They discuss why digital directories are so important, the concept of data suppression, & the power of microsites. Learn why strategic paid search should be part of every Dentist's digital marketing plan along with the appropriate marketing budget and how to measure the success of your marketing campaigns.
Tips to Grow Your Practice Without Adding More New Patients with Weston Lunsford
January 25, 2017 17:08 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBThere is a disproportionate interest among dentists in marketing to add new patients. Whilst a steady stream of new patients is important to practice, it is also essential that you focus on retaining existing patients. In this week's episode, Gary speaks to Weston Lunsford, Founder and CEO of Dental Intel on tips to grow your practice without adding new patients. Together they discuss the importance of data visualization metrics and a host of new information that you can use to drive growth i...
How to Use Team Culture and Cause Marketing to Build a Thriving Practice with Michael McHenry
January 18, 2017 15:37 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBGary interviews his friend Michael McHenry, President of Even Stevens, one of the hottest restaurant concepts in the US. Together they draw parallels between these two distinctly different businesses and what they can teach us on how to build a positive Team Culture and Cause Marketing. If you are a dentist who is passionate about making a difference, this episode is for you. Listen Now!
Practical Tips to Build the Implant Component of Your Practice with Dr. Philip Gordon
January 11, 2017 18:02 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBResearch shows that 76% of all Americans age 35+ are missing at least one tooth. This statistic underscores the importance of dental implants. In this episode, Gary speaks to Dr. Philip Gordon on how to build the implant component in your practice. Together they discuss how dentists can achieve their full implant potential through the foundation of knowledge and leadership. Listen Now!
New Year, New You: 7 Strategies to Make 2017 Your Healthiest Year Yet! with Dr. Uche Odiatu
January 04, 2017 17:29 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBGood health is essential if you are to achieve your full potential as a Dentist. This week Gary has invited his mentor, Dr. Uche Odiatu to share his 7 strategies to make 2017 your healthiest year yet. You will love Uche’s wisdom and passion for health and fitness. Listen Now!
Lessons from a Green Beret on How to Do a SWOT Analysis of Your Practice with Brett Rutherford
December 28, 2016 08:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBBusiness lessons can be learned from surprising places. This week Gary interviews his friend Brett Rutherford, a retired “Green Beret” on what he learned in his military career and his education to build a successful financial services company. In this interview, Gary and Brett discuss; The specifics of how to do a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis, the importance of conducting an internal and external SWOT analysis, and a host of other topics. Listen Now!