Thriving Dentist Show With Gary Takacs

In 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.

In 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!

It 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.  

Dentistry 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!  

Communication 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!  

We 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!  

Dentistry 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!  

[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 …  

Conventional 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!  

Let’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!  

If 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!  

Dentistry 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!

People 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!  

Hygiene 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!  

Best 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!  

[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 …  

[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 …  

[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 …  

[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 …  

[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 …