The Thriving Dentist Show

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 …

Guest Ashley Latter discusses converting new callers into appointments and loyal patients. They emphasize the role of reception team members, building rapport with patients, and verbal skills. They also talk about the importance of proper sales techniques, training in telephone skills for receptionists, and evaluating and improving phone inquiries in dental offices. Additionally, they highlight the importance of asking callers about their reasons for contacting the office and the personalized service that receptionists can provide. Casual conversations about football and weather are included, along with an invitation to support the podcast.

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 …