Thriving Dentist Show – Takacs Learning Center

The Thriving Dentist Show

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The 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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Thriving Dentist Show – Takacs Learning Center

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Health

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www.thrivingdentist.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

5 Strategies To Increase The Value Of Your Practice 31.03.2021

Do you know the five things you can do to lead an increase in the practice's value naturally? The practice is one of the most significant assets for a dentist, and in this episode, Gary will share five strategies that will naturally lead to an increase in the value of the practice. This episode also features a Clinical tip from Dr. Fanny Yacaman, MSEd; M.S.Advanced Endodontist & Microsurgery.

It's Time To Get Serious About Diagnosing And Treating Perio Disease In Your Practice 24.03.2021

Periodontal disease is an epidemic in today's world amongst adults, yet most practices cannot get their hygiene department to treat even 30% of patients for periodontitis. This is an area in dentistry where you will be saving lives as there is a direct causal relationship between periodontal disease and oral-systemic health. Listen to the episode to determine how you can implement a 4 part system...

A Proven System to Follow Up on Insurance Accounts Receivable 17.03.2021

Are Insurance companies paying like they are supposed to? In this episode, Gary shares a system that will help you follow up on insurance account receivables and get them on time from insurance companies. This episode also features a Dental CPA Insight from Mark B. Rosen, CPA, CFP(R) on "Practice Overhead Percentages."

Strategies to Attract and Keep the Best Possible Team Members 10.03.2021

One characteristic of a world-class dental practice is they successfully attract and keep quality team members. In this episode, Gary reveals five tips for attracting and five tips to retain the best possible team members in your practice. The episode also features a Clinical Tip from Dr. Rich Hirschinger, DDS, MBA, on Recognizing Trigeminal neuralgia.

The Myth Busting Episode 03.03.2021

Myths often hold dentists back from achieving their full potential by limiting their mindset. In this episode, Gary will bust 5 common myths dentists believe in that limit their mindset. This episode also features a Dental CPA insight from Barry Oliver, CPA/PFS on Backdoor Roth IRA. Listen to the episode now to find out the 5 common myths that limit the mindset of a dentist and hold them back from...

The Benefits to Adding a Part-Time Specialist to Your General Dental Practice 24.02.2021

While many specialist dentists prefer the traditional route of opening or purchasing a specialty practice or becoming a partner in a specialty practice, there is a growing trend among young specialists to work with general dentists instead of owning a practice. Listen to the episode to discover why this trend is escalating in dentistry and how you can benefit from this rapidly expanding trend by a...

8 Important Details of A Winning Dental Practice Website 17.02.2021

Many dental practices miss out on attracting and converting new patients via online avenues simply because they don't have an optimized website or don't follow the best search engine practices. In this episode, Gary and Naren share 8 Important Details of a Winning Dental Practice Website that will help you attract and convert potential new patients to your practice.

How to Collect Everything You Produce 10.02.2021

Today, many dental practices are owed more in "accounts receivables" than they should be. This significantly impacts the practice's financial strength. However, you can overcome this limitation at your practice with the right systems, strategies, and most importantly, the support of your team! In this Thriving Dentist Episode, Naren & Gary share specific tips and strategies that help you become mo...

The 5 Biggest Barriers to Practice Growth 03.02.2021

Growing your practice is often an exhilarating experience, however, like any other aspect in dentistry, this too has its own share of hurdles that we need to be successful at overcoming, to fully reap the benefits of owning a practice that's growth-oriented! In this week's Thriving Dentist episode, Naren & Gary go through some of the biggest barriers that hold back practices from being able to ach...

Building a Successful DSO 27.01.2021

Building a successful DSO can be a very ambitious project that can help you on your journey to achieving financial independence as a dentist! In this Thriving Dentist episode, Naren & Gary talk about the core traits that make great DSOs successful & how you can take these & apply them in your own practice to create one that provides you personal, professional, and financial satisfaction! Tune into...

Retooling the body for 2021 with Dr. Uche Odiatu 20.01.2021

In the grand scheme of things, we as dentists, spend a significant portion of our time taking care of patients and end up becoming negligent of our own mental and physical well-being. Staying in good health both mentally and physically is crucial to achieving our fullest potential as a dentist. In this week's Thriving Dentist episode, Gary invited his good friend Dr. Uche Odiatu to share some valu...

Strategies to Avoid Burnout 13.01.2021

If you're not careful, you can get too caught up in the realities of day-to-day practice to the point where you may begin to experience burnout. Around 84% of dentists today have experienced burnouts during some part of their careers! In this Thriving Dentist episode, Naren & Gary discuss 6 Strategies that you can use to avoid burnout. Tune in to this episode and learn more about this important to...

Fast Track to Practice Ownership 06.01.2021

Are you looking forward to becoming a Dental Practice Owner? Whether you're a young dentist passionate about owning a practice or a dental student looking forward to becoming a practice owner someday, you will find that there are many ways to work towards that goal. In this Thriving Dentist episode, Naren & Gary share great insights on how you can fast track your way towards successfully becoming...

What is your BHAG? 30.12.2020

BHAG stands for Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal. Having a BHAG will inspire you to set the right elements in place that will help you achieve this goal! In this Thriving Dentist episode, Gary & Naren talk about the importance of a B.H.A.G for every practice. They also share a few examples of a BHAG that you can adapt for your own practice in 2021.

5 Tips to Make 2021 Your Best Year Yet! 23.12.2020

Are you looking forward to 2021? It's no doubt that many practices had to put a hold on their plans on practice growth in 2020. Today as we draw closer to a new year, we seem to have a bit more certainty as things start to unfold, from where we were earlier this year. In this episode, Gary shares 5 specific tips that will help you as a dentist make 2021 your best year yet!

Is the Solo Dentist Practice Model Dead? 16.12.2020

The solo dentist practice model is not what it once was. It is increasingly difficult for dentists to keep up with the latest technology while managing overheads as well as finding meaningful work-life balance. In this week's episode, Gary discusses the future of the solo dentist model as well as viable alternatives for dentists who are looking to thrive well into the future. Listen Now!

How to Use 'After' Photos to Promote High Value Services in Your Practice 09.12.2020

After photographs have long been an effective way to inspire desire and confidence. In this week's episode, Gary and Naren discuss how dental practices can successfully leverage "after" photos to influence patients to choose high-value services. This episode is filled with useful advice and real-life experiences that will help you create stunning portraits as well as attract patients. Listen Now!

Mergers and Acquisitions in a Thriving Practice 02.12.2020

Post covid -19, dentists have been facing challenges running their practices. This has presented an exciting opportunity for thriving practices to grow their patient base by merging or acquiring such practices. In this episode, Gary & Naren discuss how to identify and execute a successful practice merger that is mutually beneficial. This is one episode you will find extraordinary value in. Listen...

Strategies to Fill 92%+ of Your Available Hygiene Appointments! 25.11.2020

The hygiene department represents a hidden potential for many practices. In today's episode, Gary examines the importance of the hygiene department in a thriving dental practice. Together they discuss 4 well-defined goals that dentists should pursue en route to making the hygiene department the profit center of the practice. This episode is full of practical tips that you can immediately apply. Li...

Taking Your Practice From Good to Great! 18.11.2020

Transformation is a word we hear so often these days and for valid reasons. In this week's episode, Gary elaborates on how to build a truly great practice and sets out key goals that every dentist should pursue to achieve greatness. This episode shows you that the path to greatness is not as daunting as you think and that you can build a great practice by achieving six clear goals. Listen Now!

How to Grow the Whitening Component of Your Practice 11.11.2020

A whiter & brighter smile plays a crucial role in forming positive impressions. In this week's episode, Gary and Naren discuss the importance of the whitening component in your practice and how growing this segment will lead to more patients being interested in cosmetic and restorative dentistry. This episode will give you the knowledge and the confidence to develop a flourishing whitening compone...

Strategies to Create a Legacy Practice! 04.11.2020

We all want to build a legacy. However, building a legacy practice is easier said than done. It is a systematic process that requires incredible focus and determination. In this episode, Gary and Naren discuss the importance of creating a legacy and how a legacy-driven mindset will radically transform your practice. Listen now.

HR and COVID-19: What Dentists NEED to Know with Ali Oromchian 28.10.2020

The Covid-19 pandemic is an unprecedented crisis that has brought upon a rapid change in the workplace. This week, Ali Oromchian - Founder and CEO of HR for Health, stops by the podcast to discuss HR in the post-covid world. In this episode, Gary and Ali discuss the FFCRA and its implications on your practice. Today's episode shows you how to successfully navigate your dental practice through thes...

The Associate Episode 21.10.2020

Do you love dentistry and your practice, but wish you had a bit more time for yourself? Most solo dentists complain that, although business is thriving, they feel exhausted. In this week's podcast, Gary and Naren discuss shortcomings of the solo dentist model and why you should consider adding an associate. If you are considering expanding your practice, this episode may convince you that it is th...

We Don't Need More PPE, We Need Better PPE - Meet Clara with Fred Joyal and Cherie Le Penske 14.10.2020

We've all had to wear more PPE than usual, and finding a mask that is both comfortable and effective has proven quite challenging. In this week's episode, Fred Joyal & Cherie Lepenske join Gary to introduce "CLARA" a new respirator mask, specially designed to address the concerns most clinicians face today. Tune in to this episode to learn more about a personalized breathing system that does not c...

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