Thriving Dentist Show With Gary Takacs

Co-Discovery is a process that was introduced to the dental profession many years ago by Dr. L.D. Pankey and Dr. Peter Dawson (among others) to help patients take a greater interest in comprehensive care. In terms of diagnosis, treatment planning & case presentation. In this episode, Dr.Paul Henny shares with you his insights on how to incorporate this method and develop authentic relationships with patients and guide them to take a greater interest in their oral health.

In this Thriving Dentist Show, Gary interviews two special guests, Weston Lunsford and Keith English, to discuss the power of real-time online scheduling for dentistry. Real-Time online scheduling is something that other industries are using with great success. This episode will help you understand why NOW is the time to incorporate this strategy into your practice and why patients love real-time online scheduling!  

In this Thriving Dentist episode, Gary interviews Dr.Nada Albatish on how she has created an award-winning, multi-disciplinary practice named All Smiles Dental Centre in Canada. She shares her role as a Clinical Instructor with Clinical Mastery, how she limits her schedule to providing complex restorative dentistry, her vision of a multi-disciplinary practice model & more! Tune in to the episode now!

In this week's Thriving Dentist Show, Gary interviews three executives at Weave about their upcoming online CE Event named the Practice Growth Summit. This Summit is the world’s largest online practice growth Event and is the pathway for you to earn free CE Credits from the comfort of your home or office! In addition to discussing this upcoming Summit, Gary and Marty Smuin, Jake Goeckeritz, and Mike Buckner talk about the latest trends in Patient Communication and how to use these trends to grow your practice through better communication with your patients.

In this Thriving Dentist Show, Gary interviews his friend, Ann Steinbock, VP Marketing and Sales at Whip Mix, which is one of the elite dental companies that can claim a 100-year history. She shares lessons with our listeners on how they have successfully built a company to last. If you think Whip Mix is a gypsum model company you will be absolutely amazed at how they have evolved to be highly progressive and highly digital. Tune in to the episode now to check out the courses available from Whip Mix on digital dentures & many more.  

In this week's Thriving Dentist Show, Gary interviews Dr.Mike Fling about closing the gap between knowing and doing. For many people, there is a gap between ‘knowing’ and ‘doing’. We often know what to do but somehow stop short of applying our knowledge. Tune in to this episode to understand from Mike’s experience as an Instructor at the Pankey Institute, the importance of Fearless Clarity for exceptional Dentists, & many more insightful tips to develop your dental practice!  

In this Thriving Dentist episode, Gary interviews his friend, Dr. Nezar Kassem, about his decision to sell his practice at mid-career to a DSO. They further discuss Nezar’s new 10-operatory office, his experience working with Apex Design, building his new office, & how selling his practice to a DSO has helped Nezar achieve a better work/life balance. Tune in to this episode to learn whether Nezar’s experience of selling his dental practice to a DSO met his expectations!    

Leadership is such a crucial element of a Thriving Dental Practice. In this Thriving Dentist Show, Gary invited his friend, Dr. Mac McDonald, to share his wisdom and thoughts on how Dentists can become transformational leaders. They discuss the fact that Leadership can be learned and developed & its importance in an exceptional practice. Tune in to this episode as Mac shares his wisdom and encourages you to advance your Leadership skills so that you can have a practice that everyone is happy to be part of!

In this week's Thriving Dentist Show, Gary invites his friend Katherine Eitel Belt, who is a master in teaching effective communication, to share strategies and tips for how to have courageous conversations. The content of this interview is an absolute game-changer and you will be able to use this information in your professional life and in your personal life! Tune in to this episode to enhance your authenticity in your communication!  

In this Thriving Dentist Show, Gary invited his friend Bruce Johnstone to discuss all the details to consider when building your ideal new dental practice. They delve into how you should ensure that you maintain consistency of your brand as you build your new office, and how to accomplish the build of your new office on time and on budget avoiding the mist common mistakes! If you are dreaming to create your own practice, this is the ideal episode for you!

In this week's Thriving Dentist Show, Gary invited his friend Dr. Paul Homoly to share some insightful tips that will help you to improve your case presentation skills. Developing the skills to help guide your patients to accept ideal treatment is a necessary skill set in a thriving practice. Tune in to this episode to learn why patients need to know more about you rather than the dentistry you are presenting, and the proper role of patient education in the process!  

In this Thriving Dentist Show episode, Gary invited his friend Dr. Mike DiTolla to share the advances in the world of adult orthodontics in a dental practice. Adult orthodontic treatment can be combined with very conservative veneers to create truly beautiful smiles. They also discuss the application for mixed appliance therapy, digital treatment planning, & the disturbing trend of DIY. Tune in to this episode to learn how this can be an excellent addition to your practice!

 In this Thriving Dentist Show, Gary invited his friend Naren Arulrajah to explain the digital marketing plan and activities that Gary uses in his LifeSmiles practice to attract 65 new patients every month. Naren is the Founder & CEO of EKWA Marketing, the digital marketing agency that provides marketing support for LifeSmiles. Digital Marketing plays a critical role in attracting new patients, and that is the key to creating a thriving practice! This episode will give you insights on a very effective definition of successful marketing & the marketing strategies that are used by Gary in his practice with the help of Ekwa.  

In this week's Thriving Dentist Show, Gary invited his former dental student, Dr. Richard Low, to share his story of how he owned 3practices from being an army dentist. This episode will help you understand the red flags to determine in you are better off NOT owning a dental practice, the post-graduate CE path that Richard has followed, & also the value of the Army Scholarship. Learn from Richard to how he became financially qualified to purchase three practices & the specific criteria that Richard used to find the right dental practice to invest!

In this Thriving Dentist Show, Gary interviews his friend, Weston Lunsford, to discuss the significance of 2 degrees. Minor changes in course direction can make a significant difference in the performance of your dental practice. They review in detail the concept of outsourced CFO services for your practice. Weston understands that the best way to achieve a thriving dental practice is to treat patients the way you would like to be treated, clinically, and behaviorally.  

In this week's Thriving Dentist Show, Gary invited his friend Dr. Bruce Baird to discuss the new technology that allows you to escalate patient payments. Creating a Payment System in your practice where you collect everything you produce & it is a critical element of a thriving practice. This episode will provide you with insights on how this new technology improves your office efficiency, reduces your accounts receivable costs, and accelerates your cash flow!       

In this Thriving Dentist Show, Gary Takacs invites his friend, Nate Jones, to discuss all things about xylitol and how to incorporate it in a thriving practice in 2019 and beyond. They discuss, in detail on how xylitol prevents tooth decay, the best way to get patients on a xylitol protocol, and how it can be a practice-builder for your office. Tune in to this episode to enjoy Nate’s passion for improving the health of your patients!

In this Thriving Dentist Show, Gary interviewed his friend, Grace Rizza, to unlock the mystery of branding and share with you everything she knows about branding. Tune in to this episode to understand what branding is and how it relates to dentistry, & use this to acquire more new, high-quality patients. This episode will help you learn marketing tips and strategies & to make the most productive use of social media as part of your comprehensive marketing plan!

In this episode, Gary interviews Fred Joyal, to share information about a new digital course that Fred has created all about how to create a remarkable dental practice. Tune in to this episode to learn how to get your entire team on board with your practice vision. Learn how to manage your online reputation, and why this is critical in 2019 and beyond, along with additional tips to help you build the best possible practice!  

In this Thriving Dentist Show, Gary interviews his friend, Dr. Paul Henny to discuss the possible applications of CBD Oil in dentistry. They discuss in detail about Paul’s experience in using CBD Oil in his practice & the possible future dental applications of CBD Oil in dentistry. As of 2018, preliminary clinical research on cannabidiol included studies and successful applications in treating anxiety, cognition, movement disorders, and pain management. Tune in to this episode to learn more!