Thriving Dentist Show with Gary Takacs

Many of our listeners may be familiar with the TLC TV show called 'What Not to Wear' featuring wardrobe and appearance makeovers. Well, the dental profession could benefit from 'What Not to Wear' dental style! Time to put those wrinkled, faded scrubs to rest. In this Thriving Dentist Show Gary interviews Rachel McTarsney on the topic of appropriate apparel in the dental office. In this Show Gary and Rachel discuss; the history of scrubs, the most common complaints dental team members have with scrubs, the three most important qualities of good apparel (fit, fabric and style), why Rachel co-founded Renwalla, how they discovered the fabric RenFiber and the qualities of this fabric and how the right apparel improves the image of your office and the confidence of your team members. You will enjoy Rachel's passion for this important topic!

You likely know that Gary is a big fan of data! You have likely heard him say that "the numbers never lie". However, there is often a story behind the numbers and this Thriving Dentist Show interview is all about how to interpret the data to understand what it means and what changes you need to make to achieve the results you desire. In this Show, Gary interviews two long-time friends, Vicki McManus and Patti Sooy. Vicki is the co-founder of the Productive Dentist Academy and Patti is their Director of Coaching. Vicki and Patti 'get' the numbers! In this interview Gary, Vicki and Patti discuss; why data is so important in a thriving practice, how data can align best practices, how to interpret the data to learn the story behind the numbers, how the data can point to the need to strengthen Leadership, Vision and Agreements in your practice and how you can use data to create a practice that could be considered an 'Investment Grade Business'. Lots of take-away information in this interview!

One of the best ways to build your practice is to become known by your patients and by people in your community as the 'Painless, On Time Dentist'. In this Thriving Dentist Show interview Gary interviews Dr. Dan Davidian on specific tips that will help you deliver painless injections that will also improve your office efficiency. In this Show, Gary and Dan discuss; what motivated Dan to develop the Anutra Local Anesthetic Delivery System, The family connection and how his Dad inspired the development of this system, the history of local anesthetic from whiskey to cocaine to lidocaine, the science of buffering, what buffering is doing and the benefits provided by buffering, how he gained FDA approval for the one handed feedback aspiration syringe and how buffered anesthetic has changed Dan's practice. You will enjoy learning the science of buffered anesthetic and Dan's passion for helping patients enjoy a comfortable injection.

You have likely heard this saying before; 'If it's been done before it must be possible'. There is much wisdom in that statement and when it comes to building his dream practice, me friend Dr. David Moffet has done so and is passionate about sharing his experiences with other Dentists. In this interview David and I discuss; Some fundamentals that must be in place to achieve a dream practice, why morning huddles are so important and how to do them, scheduling tips for consistently productive days, how to evaluate the data in your practice, dentistry as a 'people' game and how to create the ultimate patient experience. David built his dream practice and so can you!

Dental Implants can be a very important component of a thriving practice. A recent study reported that 76% of Americans ages 35+ are missing at least one tooth and 22% of Americans 60+ are completely edentulous. In this Thriving Dentist Show, Gary interviews his friend Dr. Justin Moody on 'all things implants'. Justin is a real world authority who has developed a very successful practice limited to dental implants in Rapid City, SD. In this Show, Gary and Justin discuss; Why implants are not just a specialty service any more, where general dentists can get a good solid implant education, the importance of credentials and where to pursue these credentials and the importance of laboratory support for implants. You will LOVE the real world information provided in this interview!

Practice management software is a critical element in every thriving practice. Yet many Dentists and Team Members are only using a small fraction of the capabilities of their practice management software. In this Thriving Dentist Show, Gary interviews his friend Dayna Johnson on specific tips to optimize your dental practice management software. Dayna is an authority on this subject and passionate about helping her colleagues. In this interview, Gary and Dayna discuss; Why many dental offices are still using a paper chart, the four specific benefits of converting to digital records, the three key elements of a successful paperless transition, important security tips, a fool proof back up system and the five most important statistics that every office should monitor with their practice management software.

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A strong hygiene department = a thriving practice! In this Thriving Dentist Show Gary interviews his friend, Heidi Arndt RDH on how to grow your hygiene department to full potential. Heidi has led and managed a hygiene team for a large group practice that collectively produced more than $140 Million per year in hygiene department production. In this interview Gary and Heidi discuss; the challenges that dental practices are experiencing when it comes to improving their hygiene department, the most common growth opportunities in your hygiene department, how the Dentist/Office manager can identify these opportunities, next steps to take to tap into these growth opportunities and how you can ensure continued hygiene department growth. You'll really enjoy Heidi's passion for hygiene and helping dental offices achieve the full potential of their hygiene department!

If you are a regular listener to the Thriving Dentist Show you have heard Gary say that "Data Never Lies"! In this Show, Gary interviews two awesome resources in Kerry Straine and Weston Lunsford. They absolutely share Gary's passion for data. In this interview, Gary, Weston and Kerry discuss; why Dentists must understand the data in their practice to make informed management decisions, how to interpret the data they discover, why understanding key KPI's (Key Performance Indicators) is your key to thriving in these changing times, the Y.O.U. acronym for practice success, a simple profitability formula and why data must be combined with Vision, Leadership and Culture to achieve your full practice potential. You will LOVE this inspiring discussion and you will also LOVE the passion that Gary, Weston and Kerry have for data!

Ashley Latter is a returning guest on the Thriving Dentist Show and a brilliant authority on ethical sales training for Dentists. In this Thriving Dentist Show interview Gary and ashley discuss why Dentists should be asking more questions when presenting treatment plans with patients. In this Show, Gary and Ashley discuss; Why asking more questions is your quickest path to increased case acceptance, the difference between closed-ended and open-ended questions, the listening mistake that many Dentists make, the four questions that should be part of your case presentation sequence and the one question that will radically increase your case acceptance. This is a very practical interview filled with use-it-now information that will help you guide more patients to accept ideal treatment recommendations! Ashley's website: www.ashleylatter.com Ashley's email address: ashley@thesellingcoach.com Gary's email address: gary@takacslearningcenter.com Send Ashley or Gary an email with the word 'Yes' in the subject line if you would be interested in Ashley and Gary providing a digital CE course together on the topic of 'Strategies to Increase Case Acceptance'

Dental Assistants are often the unsung heroes of dentistry and they play a critical role is the success of a practice. Kevin Henry is regarded as the 'Champion of Dental Assistants' and he is passionate about helping dental assistants achieve their full potential. In this Thriving Dentist Show interview Gary and Kevin discuss the changing role of today's dental assistants and how they contribute to a thriving practice. Some of the topics discussed include; How dental assistants can become a bigger part of the practice, why dental assistants need to understand the numbers of the practice, how to develop a great relationship with your dental assistants and five specific recommendations for dental assistants to achieve their full potential. You will love Kevin's passion for all things related to dental assistants and his practical, use-it-now recommendations!

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Navigating the maze of employment law is a challenge that every Dentist must face. Labor law is very complicated and the potential fines and penalties can be significant. In this Thriving Dentist Show Gary interviews his friend, Ali Oromchian on the topic of what every Dentist needs to know about Labor Law. Ali is an attorney with a focus on Dental Labor Law and he is considered by many to be the most experienced expert on Dental Labor Law in the country. In this interview Gary and Ali discuss; the importance of an employee manual as the foundation of your HR policies in your practice, potential fines that Dentists face when in violation of Labor Law, the three most common labor law mistakes that Dentists make and how a solid, compliant HR system in your practice in a critical component of a Thriving practice. Ali Oromchian is a resource that every Dentist needs to know!

Digital photography has so many powerful applications in a dental practice today! In this Thriving Dentist Show Gary interviews his friend Bill Moore on the topic of mastering dental digital photography. In this Show Gary and Bill discuss; how Bill became interested in digital photography and his interesting dental connection, the most challenging aspects of digital photography for Dentists and Team Members, a discussion of the best equipment for dental photography, the five most powerful applications of digital photography for dental offices and how to make the process of digital photography simple! You will enjoy Bill's passion for dental photography and his skill at taking a complex topic and making it simple and easy.

Gary and Dr. Greg Pitts have been friends for many years. You may remember that Greg was the first interview that Gary did for the Thriving Dentist Show as episode #3 back in January 2012. We have brought Greg back to share the top ten things that he couldn't live without with our listeners. Greg has an exceptional practice where he and his Team embrace technology but also take a great deal of pride in providing a remarkable experience for his patients. Greg's list includes some technology advancements big and small, and also a couple of things from the behavioral side of dentistry. You will really enjoy Greg's 'Top Ten List' and his passion for helping his patients and his colleagues!