Thriving Dentist Show With Gary Takacs

Gary 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.

In 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.  

Gary 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.  

When 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!  

Social 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.

For 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!

Dental 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!  

[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 …  

In 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!

We 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.

[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 …  

Meeting 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.

Dentistry 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!

Gary 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!

Gary 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!    

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!