Thriving Dentist Show with Gary Takacs

Gary has made it a habit to study successful people inside and outside of dentistry. In this Thriving Dentist Show, Gary interviews his friend Dr. Prem Sehmi on his path as a Dentist and as a very successful entrepreneur. In this inspiring interview Gary and Prem discuss; the path that led Prem away from the clinical practice of dentistry, how he developed a collection of 14 dental practices, why he developed a dental lab, how Prem has successfully developed 12 other businesses, why he is so excited about Quick Straight Teeth (QST), why affordability is an important goal of any business today, how you can deliver high quality at a fair price and how all the business lessons that Prem has learned can apply to your practice. You will appreciate Prem's business experience, his humility and his absolute passion for the business side of dentistry. Prem's website: www.quickstraightteeth.co.uk Prem's email address: psehmi [at] hotmail [dot] com

Podcast: Download | Play in new window/mobile device Running Time: 54 minutes Many dental offices today struggle with patient retention. This often is reflected in very weak hygiene departments with a low percentage of patients involved in regular re-care. …

This is a great time to reflect on the past year and make plans and set goals for the coming year. We are devoted to helping make 2016 your best year yet and to that end, this Thriving Dentist Show is an awesome interview with Dr. Tarun Agarwal on four specific strategies to grow your practice without adding any additional new patients. In this interview Gary and Tarun discuss; Why raising fees is not a viable option for practice growth for most Dentists, why seeing more patients is a flawed growth strategy, how to become a true General Dentist rather than just a Restorative Dentist by adding the following services; Dental Implants, Adult Orthodontics, Sleep Apnea and Medical Billing. Tarun discusses how adding these services will allow you to grow your practice, better serve your existing patients and create more professional satisfaction! You will enjoy Tarun's 'real world' advice and his passion for helping his colleagues.

Within the last 10 years the gender demographics in dentistry has shifted radically. Today, more than 50% of Dental Students currently enrolled in Dental School are women and more women are owning dental practices and assuming leadership roles in the dental profession. To address this important topic, Gary interviewed his friend Roger Adams of the topic of these changing demographics and what this means to the dental profession. In this interview Gary and Roger discuss; the changing demographics, the impact these changes are having on the profession, why this is an important topic for anyone in the dental profession and prominent women dentists who are assuming leadership positions in dentistry. Gary and Roger also discuss the upcoming Women in Dentistry Conference at the Canyon Resort in Park City, UT. This is a very important topic and you'll enjoy Gary and Roger's discussion!

This may be the most important Thriving Dentist Show we have published to date. In this Show, Gary interviews Dr. Roy Shelburne about the experience that turned his life upside down. Roy practiced dentistry in what was once his grandfather's hardware store in a small town in Virginia for over 20 years. Roy had a very typical existence as a small town Dentist until an FBI investigation, jury trial, conviction and ultimately serving a 19 month prison sentence significantly altered the course of his career. In this very candid interview, Roy shares his story in the hopes that this nightmare doesn't happen to you! The good news is that there are ways to prevent what happened to Roy from happening to you and Roy shares specific advice to help you avoid serious legal issues. One of the most amazing aspects of this story is that through it all Roy never let his experiences turn him bitter, but rather, he has used his story as a rallying point to help his colleagues. This is truly an interview that every Dentist needs to hear!

Podcast: Download | Play in new window/mobile device Running Time: 65 minutes Dr. Uche Odiatu is Gary’s go-to resource and inspiration for health and wellness. In addition to being an amazing Dentist, Uche has three advanced fitness certifications. Gary …

Getting patients to keep their appointments is a big issue in many dental offices today. In this Thriving Dentist Show Gary interviews his friend Missy Fryer to provide solutions that will radically improve patient attendance in your practice. Missy has tested these solutions in her practice in Northeast Ohio with amazing results and duplicated these results in practices all over the country. In this interview, Gary and Missy discuss; how to specifically measure patient attendance in three categories of appointments, some reasons why patients cancel or no-show for appointments, how to change the culture of you practice to help patients place greater value on their appointments and specific steps to radically reduce cancellations and no shows. You will LOVE Missy's real world experience and her practical solutions to increase patient attendance.

t has become a Thanksgiving tradition at the Thriving Dentist Show for Gary to provide a review of the most downloaded episodes over the past year. Not only does Gary provide a summary of the most popular shows, but he also provides an actionable recommendation from each show. If you are new to the Thriving Dentist Show you will appreciate the summaries of the most popular shows and if you are a regular listener you will enjoy the reviews and especially the recommendations from each show. Wishing you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving! Here are the links to the shows that Gary highlights in this episode: Six Simple Strategies for Success in 2015 with Dr. Uche Odiatu Effective Team Building with Brenda McNulty 24 Systems for a Thriving Dental Practice How to Build Trust in Your Marketing Activities with Mark Oborn Dentistry Can Be Everything You Want it to Be with Dr. Tarun Agarwal Top Tips to Successfully Retire with Financial Independence with Dr. Doug Carlsen Mastering the Emotions of Treatment Acceptance with Dr. Bob Frazer A KPI to Measure Case Acceptance with Weston Lunsford The 7 Elements of a Balanced Life for a Thriving Dentist with Dr. Uche Odiatu Solutions to the Two Most Pressing Business Issues Facing Dentists Today with Ashley Latter Creating a Dental Practice Everyone Talks About with Fred Joyal The Power of Applied Strategic Planning with Dr. Bob Frazer

Podcast: Download | Play in new window/mobile device Running Time: 65 minutes This is our 200th episode of the Thriving Dentist Show! In recognition of this significant milestone, Gary did an interview with his great friend Dr. Bob Frazer …

Podcast: Download | Play in new window/mobile device Running Time: 61 minutes Together Lois Banta and Gary have over 75 years of experience coaching dental practices to higher levels of success! In this Thriving Dentist Show interview Gary and …

Podcast: Download | Play in new window/mobile device Running Time: 61 minutes The fast track for Dentists to stay competitive in an online world where patients seek and share information faster than ever is to become remarkable! Fred Joyal’s …

Podcast: Download | Play in new window/mobile device Running Time: 63 minutes You may know that Gary has been a fan of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) for many years now. In this Thriving Dentist Show, Gary …

This Thriving Dentist Show is about a growth strategy that Gary has used in his practice as well as with his clients. It's all about purchasing a practice to merge with your practice to provide an infusion of new patients and facilitate very attractive practice growth!

Podcast: Download | Play in new window/mobile device Running Time: 58 minutes Using digital photos for patient education is one of the most effective ways to help your patients take a greater interest in their oral health. In this …

Podcast: Download | Play in new window/mobile device Running Time: 40 minutes We know that Google is constantly making changes to their listing algorithm. One expert reported that Google will change their listing algorithm over 800 times in 2015. …