Gary Takacs is one of the most respected voices in the dental coaching profession. For over 40 years, he’s been helping dentists create practices they truly love- ones that are financially successful, clinically exceptional, and deeply patient-focused. He’s known as the Godfather of dental podcasting and the founder of the Thriving Dentist Show, the world's most widely listened-to dental podcast. Gary has guided thousands of dentists toward reducing insurance dependence, building profitable hygiene departments, and creating cultures where teams and patients thrive.

In this episode, Gary shares a blueprint for growing a sustainable, people-first practice from strengthening your hygiene department to taking control of insurance adjustments and building systems that make your life easier.

5 Things You’ll Learn in This Dental Podcast

• How to Build a High-Performing Hygiene Department: Gary shares proven ways to boost production, elevate patient care, and make hygiene a true growth engine.
• Innovative Strategies for Reducing Insurance Dependence: Learn how to keep more of what you earn while protecting patient relationships.
• Communicating Insurance Changes with Patients: Discover how to explain adjustments and policy shifts in a way that builds trust, not frustration.
• The Power of In-Office Membership Plans: How to design plans that create steady cash flow and patient loyalty.
• Creating Systems for Long-Term Success: Gary’s framework for building repeatable processes so your practice runs smoothly, even when you’re not there.

Connect with Gary Takacs Website: https://www.thrivingdentist.com/Gary's Podcast: https://www.thrivingdentist.com/podcast-show/Upcoming Events: https://www.thrivingdentist.com/events/