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

Whitening as a Gateway Service 01.03.2023

In this episode, Gary discusses how using teeth whitening as a gateway service can attract new patients to your dental practice, build trust and credibility, and introduce them to other cosmetic procedures and preventative care. Teeth whitening is a safe, effective, and affordable way to achieve a brighter smile. Using it as a first step, you can create relationships with patients beyond just one...

The Accountability Episode 22.02.2023

Do you want to take your office's level of accountability to the next level? In this episode, Gary dives into the importance of staff accountability in dental offices. From improving the quality of care to promoting transparency and trust, you won't want to miss this enlightening discussion. Gary shares his insights and experiences on creating a culture of accountability in your practice.

How to Successfully Use CoDiscovery in your Practice with Dr. Paul Henny 15.02.2023

In this Thriving Dentist Show interview, Gary invited his friend Dr. Paul Henny as a Guest to discuss how to integrate the CoDiscovery process in your practice successfully.

5 Recommendations that will Radically Reduce Your Hygiene Cancellations and No-Shows 08.02.2023

In this episode, Gary discusses the issue of hygiene appointment cancellations in dental practices. With five practical recommendations, we aim to help dental professionals reduce the number of canceled appointments and keep patients committed to their oral health. From simple changes to the booking process to creating a welcoming environment, our tips will help make a more efficient and successfu...

A Compelling Reason Why Resigning from PPO Plans Benefits Your Patients 01.02.2023

Are you ready to take your patient care to the next level? Resign from your current insurance provider and open up new opportunities for advanced treatments and procedures, better reimbursement rates, and improved patient support. In this episode, Gary talks about a compelling reason why resigning from PPO plans can significantly benefit your patients.

5 Specific Strategies to Control Your Overhead to 60% or Less 25.01.2023

Overheads are a major concern for dentists because they can significantly impact the profitability of a dental practice. Reducing overheads can help dentists increase profits and provide more affordable care to patients! In this episode, Gary shares 5 proven strategies to control your practice overheads to 60% or less.

What We Can All Learn from the Southwest Airlines Meltdown! 18.01.2023

In this episode, Gary talks about the reasons behind the recent meltdown of SouthWest Airlines and then shares some takeaways from this meltdown that can be related to dentistry. These takeaways will help ensure your dental practice doesn't go through a meltdown like Southwest Airlines.

Thriving in Dentistry Series with Dr. Chris Wujick 11.01.2023

In this episode, Gary will talk to Dr. Chris Wujick and discuss Dr. Wujick's journey in dentistry so far and the importance of technology in a practice and how it helps improve a new patient experience.

The Case for Including Digital Photos for Patient Education in your New Patient Appointment 04.01.2023

Digital photography can have numerous impacts on your dental practice: Photos can educate patients and improve case acceptance. In this episode Gary shares 6 Digital Photos for Patient Education in your New Patient Appointment to improve your case acceptance.

8 Tips to Make 2023 Your Best Year Yet! 28.12.2022

In this episode, Gary presents 8 specific strategies to make 2023 your best year. Gary offers specific tactics within each strategy that will allow you to use the strategy to its full potential. Masterclass - https://bit.ly/3L8vsYt EKWA Marketing - https://bit.ly/3vs1bx5

Are you Working Too Hard for Too Little? 21.12.2022

Dentists today see the gap grow between production and collections even after working so hard and getting stressed. So what can they do differently in dentistry to have personal, professional, and financial satisfaction? Find out by listening to this episode.

8 Tips to Developing a High Performance Team 14.12.2022

Is your team underperforming? How do you create a high-performing team? Listen to this episode and find out 8 tips to help you create a high-performing team. Save your spot for the upcoming Masterclass - https://bit.ly/3rC1Fj4

Dentistry from the New Patient Perspective in 2023 and Beyond 07.12.2022

The way a patient thinks before choosing his new dentist today differs from how a patient would think 10 years ago, so it's important to understand how a patient thinks and acts today before finding a new dentist. Tune into this episode and find out what you need to have in place to attract new patients to your practice and become their chosen dentist.

Thriving in Dentistry Series Featuring Warren Boardman 30.11.2022

In this episode, Gary will talk to Dr. Warren Boardman, who treats patients with sleep apnea or disruptive snoring, an oral appliance solution to getting a restful night of sleep. They will also discuss the importance of starting to treat patients for Sleep Apnea in your practice.

Avoiding Burnout in Your Career 23.11.2022

Burnout is a state of chronic stress that leads to physical and emotional exhaustion, detachment and feelings of ineffectiveness and lack of accomplishment. In this episode, Gary shares tips to make sure this doesn't happen to you. Shownotes http://bit.ly/3Eu0o37

The Dentist Entrepreneur 16.11.2022

In this episode, Gary talks about the difference between a dentist and a dental entrepreneur and how a dentist could become a dental entrepreneur.

The Three Types of Meetings that Every Thriving Practice Needs 09.11.2022

Having team meetings is a way to ensure your staff and management teams are aligned so that no obstacles stand in the way of your practice's progress and to create an open forum for dialogue and discussion. In this episode, Gary talks about 3 types of meetings that will synchronize your team toward the common goal of your practice.

The Personal Story of Dr. L.D. Pankey 02.11.2022

In this episode, Gary shares a story about L.D.Pankey, The father of modern-day dentistry, and this story needs to be passed on from generation to generation. Did you know that he was accepted to dental school at 19 and graduated as a dentist at 23? To find out more interesting facts and stories about Dr. L.D.Pankey, listen to this episode.

A Scheduling Model to Support a Thriving Practice 26.10.2022

No-shows in dental practices cause under-utilization of resources and increase waiting times for other patients. In this episode, Gary talks about a model that reduces the impact of no-shows in dental practices.

Thriving in Dentistry Series with Dr. Bahram Hamidi and Dr. Sara Shahi 19.10.2022

Gary interviews Dr. Bahram Hamidi and Dr. Sarah Shahi in this episode of The Thriving In Dentistry Series. They share their dentistry experiences and information about their thriving dental practice, TriBeCa Dental Associates.

Find Your Community! 12.10.2022

Dentistry can be a lonely profession, and social disconnect is a significant problem for dentists. How can they overcome this? By joining communities! Strong communities are critical because they're often an essential source of social connection and a sense of belonging. In this episode, Gary will talk about the different types of dental communities you can join and the importance of joining a com...

4 Tips to Finish the Year Strong 05.10.2022

By finishing the year on a high note, you can be proud of your work and enjoy the growth of your dental practice. In this episode, Gary shares 4 Tips to Finish the Year Strong.

Tips to Increase Your Call Conversions 28.09.2022

In this episode, Gary talks about some of the concepts from Good To Great and how they can be applied to your dental practice.

Wisdom from Jim Collins 21.09.2022

In this episode, Gary talks about some of the concepts from Good To Great and how they can be applied to your dental practice.

Why is Work/Life Balance so Elusive for Dentists? 14.09.2022

Is Work-Life Balance Possible for Dentists? Yes, work-life balance is possible for dentists as long as you remember to set limits at work and look after yourself. Tune into the episode to find out how?

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