

The Thriving Dentist Show
Gary Takacs
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.
Gary’s lively discussions run the gamut from eye-opening lessons for you to become successful.
Episodes
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Dec 7, 2022 • 48min
Dentistry from the New Patient Perspective in 2023 and Beyond
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.

Nov 30, 2022 • 47min
Thriving in Dentistry Series Featuring Warren Boardman
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.

Nov 23, 2022 • 48min
Avoiding Burnout in Your Career
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

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Nov 16, 2022 • 51min
The Dentist Entrepreneur
In this episode, Gary talks about the difference between a dentist and a dental entrepreneur and how a dentist could become a dental entrepreneur.

Nov 9, 2022 • 50min
The Three Types of Meetings that Every Thriving Practice Needs
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.

Nov 2, 2022 • 52min
The Personal Story of Dr. L.D. Pankey
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.

Oct 26, 2022 • 47min
A Scheduling Model to Support a Thriving Practice
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.

Oct 19, 2022 • 47min
Thriving in Dentistry Series with Dr. Bahram Hamidi and Dr. Sara Shahi
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.

Oct 12, 2022 • 49min
Find Your Community!
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 community. Shownotes https://bit.ly/3MEsU5X

Oct 5, 2022 • 48min
4 Tips to Finish the Year Strong
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.