The Thriving Dentist Show

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

In this conversation, Eric Block, a dentist and author of "The Stress-Free Dentist," shares invaluable insights on enhancing call conversions in dental practices. He discusses effective strategies for better patient communications that can significantly boost appointment rates. Eric also dives into stress-free techniques for local anesthesia, ensuring patient comfort during procedures. Additionally, he highlights the importance of training staff in call handling and emphasizes the benefits of personalizing patient interactions to maximize engagement.

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

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?

A special episode featuring Dr.Steven Hatcher in which he shares his experience in dentistry thus far.

Over the past few years, more people have been investing in cosmetic dentistry to improve their appearance and smile confidence. So, in this episode, Gary talks about 4 specific tips to grow cosmetic dentistry in your practice to Millennials in particular.