Thriving Dentist Show With Gary Takacs

In this Thriving Dentist episode, Gary interviews his friend, Paul Etchison, How Paul successfully opened a scratch practice in 2009 in one of the most competitive areas of the country (suburbs of Chicago) and developed it into a top 1% practice. He shares the importance of expanding an authentic Team along with 4-brilliant communication tips to strengthen and enhance your Team. Exceptional patient service is the ‘secret sauce’ that sets every world-class dental practice apart. Tune in to the episode to learn more!  

In this week's Thriving Dentist Show, Gary interviews his friend and client, Dr. Ford Gatgens, from Dickson TN, about some things that are producing excellent results in his practice. They go into detail about the lip and tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) laser release procedure he has successfully implemented in his practice. Ford is taking effective measures to reduce the insurance dependency & he shares how he has enrolled his entire Team on reducing insurance dependence. Tune in to this episode to learn Ford’s involvement with Smile Source and how this has improved his practice & many more.  

In this Thriving Dentist Show, Gary interviews his friend, Dr. Laura Mach to share her unique perspective on why embracing rejection can be an important key to achieving your goals. They discuss in detail on the challenge that many Dentists face regarding expectations vs reality. You can also grab some resources to learn how to get better at embracing rejection from this episode. Laura's passion is to help more Dentists successfully manage challenges in their work and personal lives.

In this week's Thriving Dentist Show, Gary interviews his friend Art Wiederman on how to achieve financial success. They discuss in detail the best debt retirement strategies, the benefits of working with an Academy of Dental CPA Firm (ADCPA). Tune in to this insightful episode to learn about the most common financial mistakes that Dentists make and how to avoid them. You deserve to be able to go to work because you want to, not because you have to. The wisdom and experience shared in this podcast episode will help you get there!

In this Thriving Dentist Show, Gary interviews his friend Brian McCarthy (Executive Vice President of ) about the content of the online survey report revealing American views and behaviors towards oral and dental care, habits, and priorities. The results of this survey were published in the 2019 State of the American Mouth Report. Tune in to this episode to learn the stats and also the four most important reasons patients don’t visit the Dentist!   

In this week's Thriving Dentist Show, Gary interviews Dr.Chris Bowman on increasing case acceptance in your dental practice. They delve deeper into discussing the importance of the initial phone call and how to set yourself up for success, beginning with that first call, the concept of overhearing psychology, and how to use it consistently in your practice. There is a thorough discussion of Chris’ 5 Step Problem Presentation System. Tune in to this episode now!  

Gary invited his friend and client, Dr. John Ravera as a guest on the show to talk about his unique solution to adding CAD-CAM dentistry to his Newport Beach practice at less than half the cost of the traditional CEREC route. They share the four components of a CAD-CAM system & how to implement it successfully in your practice.   

Naren Arulrajah interviews Gary on how he successfully reduced insurance dependency in his practice, the single most important strategic decision that Gary and Dr. Paul Nielson have made in their ownership of their LifeSmiles practice. Tune in to learn the concept of thinking about your insurance adjustments as a marketing expense & how to go out of network yet remain insurance-friendly.

It is long past due to get serious about diagnosing and treating perio-disease! Gary interviews Tom Larkin in this episode to discuss the many advances available today in the world of oral/systemic health. You can learn more about new ways to identify biofilm DNA and biomarkers in patients, and the economic potential in growing your hygiene department.

Gary invited his friend Elijah Desmond to talk about his Smiles at Sea Cruises and in particular to share details about some events happening this October including a Smiles at Sea Cuba Cruise. They discuss Elijah’s motivation for starting Smiles at Sea, his vision for ‘Dentistry’s Got Talent’, & showcases his passion for creating CE Events that provide a forum for learning, fun, and connection with some of the brightest minds in dentistry.  

Gary interviews Dr.Peyman Raissi (aka; Peyray) on how he initially started his career as an Associate Dentist with Affordable Dentures and Implants. He is one of the young dentists making a positive impact on the Dental Profession! He shares his story of how he grew this practice significantly by marketing dental implants, & how he successfully collected $950,000 in his first year and $1.7M in his second year.

In this interview, Gary invited his long-time friend, Mark Oborn, as a guest on the podcast to discuss the most effective marketing techniques. Gary considers Mark one of the brightest minds in dentistry on the topic of marketing! They share the importance of providing your potential patients with valuable information in your marketing communication, & why the old school marketing approach of ‘spray and pray’ is so ineffective!  

DSO’s (Dental Service Organizations) are the fastest-growing segment in dentistry today. It is common today for Dentists to be approached by DSO’s looking to acquire more practices. In this Show, Gary invited his friend Dr. Nezar Kassem to share his story of why, as a mid-career Dentist, he decided to sell his practice to a DSO. They discuss the general criteria that DSO’s are looking for when making an acquisition & what to look for when considering the right DSO.

Gary invites Mark Johnson to share the best strategies for paying off your dental school loans as soon as possible. They discuss the best time to start planning for repaying student loan debt, the biggest mistakes Dentists make in loan repayment planning, and how to avoid these mistakes. Listen in to learn and many other tips that will help you pay off your student loans quickly!

Gary invited Dr. Brian Baliwas to share how he attracted 1000+ new patients in less than three years using Instagram. Brian is one of the progressive young Dentists. He shares the story of his unremarkable college experience (2.7GPA) and how he overcame this to get accepted into dental school. He has chosen to practice in an insurance-free model, and he explains the simple math that Brian used to decide not to participate with PPO Plans!  

Gary interviews, Dr.Uche Odiatu on Health and Wellness Hacks to make 2019 your healthiest year yet! Maintaining good health is very important if you are going to achieve your full potential as a dental professional. He shares on the importance of getting 7-9 hours of quality sleep each night, the latest science on maintaining healthy gut flora, & and how to make your new habits stick throughout the year!  

A high-performance team is a requirement if you are going to develop a world-class dental practice. Gary invited his friend Laura Hatch as a guest to discuss the latest trends in training and investing in transforming your team. They discuss Laura’s experience with creating two start-up dental practices and her motivation to creating her Front Office Rocks training resource. Tune in to this episode to learn tips on providing excellent customer service & more!

Gary interviews Dr. Brett Kessler to talk about the lessons he learned from competing in the 2018 Ironman Triathlon world championships as he competed in this Recently, Brett competed in the Ironman Triathlon World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. They discuss Brett’s experience with substance abuse (alcohol and drugs) and recovery, his true reason, and driving force for competing. You will enjoy Brett’s story of this incredible athletic challenge and how they can be applied to dentistry!

Gary invited his long-time client and friend Dr. Nikki Green to share her experiences developing a thriving practice. They discuss the temptation that Nikki had to sell her dental practice, and why she ultimately decided not to sell, the failed partnership Nikki experienced, and the lessons from this experience. Learn some of the most important Mentors who have guided and influenced Nikki!

Gary interviews and Dr. Drew Byrnes on his decision and pathway to own a fee-for-service practice. Throughout this interview, Drew shares how he has been able to maintain a fee-for-service practice in an area of the country (near Orlando, FL) that is very competitive. Tune in to this episode to learn why buying a fee-for-service practice can be a great decision and the possible risks of purchasing a fee-for-service practice!