The Thriving Dentist Show
thrivingdentist.comGary Takacs guides dental practice owners in creating a profitable practice with financial independence while delivering hallmark-level quality of care. Lively discussions with eye-opening lessons.
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I love Gary Takacs and the information
"I love Gary Tackas and the information he brings through his guest. I am a new dentist (been practicing for 5 years) and I listen to this podcast whenever I am..."
Gary is a wealth of quality information
"Gary is a wealth of quality information. He is also very concise and smooth in his delivery. The combination of the live presentation and the study materials provide a very helpful course."
Grown my practice by leaps and bounds
"Simply by listening to Gary and his guests I have grown my practice by leaps and bounds."
A must for Dentists!!!!
"A must for Dentists!!!!"
There is no one better to guide you
"There is no one better to guide you towards being an expert dentist than Gary Takacs."
The best podcast for dentist
The best podcast for dentist. If you are a dentist, new or experienced, you have to listen to this podcast! I love Gary Tackas and the information he brings...
Thriving Dentist Show Delivers Real Value
Thriving Dentist Show Delivers Real Value I have had the good fortune to work withe Gary on several occasions, which was a real pleasure.
CE at it's finest!
CE at it's finest! There is no one better to guide you towards being an expert dentist than Gary Takacs. He is a top notch professional, 'A Pro's Pro!'
Worth a listen
Worth a listen. Good content here. This has provided meaningful content for my team members, personal wellness, big-picture thinking, and overall positivity.
Great source of information
Great source of information. Relevant timely topic in modern world of dentistry. I am hooked by it.
A must for Dentists!!!!
A must for Dentists!!!! I am so greatful I found this podcast. Simply by listening to Gary and his guests I have grown my practice by leaps and bounds.
Too much self-promotion
Good information buried under constant plugs for courses and products. Gets old fast.
Great service.
Thanks for the great service to our great profession. Keep up the good work!!
Great. Planned. Well thought out!
As a practice manager and hygienist this is the best overall podcast. Apply information the next day! Get immediate positive energy! Thank you Gary!
So inspirational and tangible
I love listening to this show- insurance really cuts down the quality of care. This show gives you insight and real value that you can use in the practice right away. Thank you!
Love this podcast!!
I love this podcast! There are so many great takeaways. This is my first recommendation for anyone in the dental profession because Gary and Naren share so much useful information!
Great podcast
An excellent podcast. Every episode I listen to I take away something valuable.
BRILLIANT
Gary is Excellent. This podcast is GOLD.
New Dentists must listen
I listened to Gary Takacs show since I was in dental school. Listening to Gary Takacs I learned so much and I recommend it to everyone.
Great information!
Thank you for the content! Always look forward to my workout and my podcast of The Thriving Dentist!
Great practical and challenging advise
I recently discovered this podcast and I'm really enjoying it. I plan to buy/open a practice of my own in next 18-24 months. Every episode helps prepare me for that time. Thanks!
Always Great Advice
Listen weekly. Love the content and couldn't agree more. Every dentist should listen & then take action. I share this with my own consulting clients because I agree with everything in here. Excellent listen!!!
Awesome
Very informative and helpful on topics every dentist deals with, thanks Gary and Naren
Awesome Podcast!
I highly recommend The Thriving Dentist Show! Great informative content, you really learn something from each podcast episode.
Love it!!!
Gary highlights all aspects of dentistry in this can't miss podcast! He provides insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!
Thank you Gary!
The thriving dentist show is without a doubt my favorite dental podcast. I have learned SO MUCH from listening to each episode. It is an invaluable resource for any dentist who wants to achieve excellence and thrive.
The Absolute Best Podcast For Dentists
I started listening to this podcast on a whim while researching EVERYTHING while beginning my startup. I honestly believe that Dr Gary Takacs is going to go down into the book of dental legends for his encouragement of dentists in practice management.
Thank You Gary & Naren
Gary and Naren truly care about our profession and are dedicated to providing the kind of information that will help dental practices thrive. Their ideas have helped our team become more focused on our mission.
Patterson Dental Professional
New to the Dental industry, this show has truly helped me learn more about the ins and outs of running a successful practice.
Amazing Resource!
Gary and Naren are providing an amazing service through this podcast. They have so many clinical experts, and management expertise which they share freely. I am so grateful that I stumbled upon this podcast, it has changed the trajectory of my career, quite literally.
Such a great resource!
I am very grateful I came across this podcast. It is helping me tremendously in my practice. Thank you.
Amazing content!
I luckily stumbled on this podcast years ago when first out of dental school. Gary's willingness to share best practices and his amazing attitude related to the profession has been a profound help to my career. A must listen for any dentist whether practice owner or associate.
Thanks Gary!
This host does a fantastic job of selecting guests that give actionable tips based on their experience that dentists can really use in their practices. Quality production, keep it up!
An eye-opening podcast
I have never been more on board with a podcast than with The Thriving Dentist Show. Every episode is replete with relevant information for the dental community. In addition, the hosts aren't afraid to explore different aspects and provide personal advice about the dental clinical operation. Thank you!
Today's episode on hiring assistants!
I will put an extra VOC on this process as perhaps one of the best crux moves I have personally utilized in my practices. For over 5 years we have benefitted greatly from the method and trained and retained 7 amazing people from our local program. These individuals have ascended into leadership roles, gone on to hygiene school, and helped us build a leader/leader training program.
Awesome!
One of my new favorite podcasts!
Amazing podcast!
I'm so glad to have found this podcast- such insightful and valuable content for all dental professionals. Every episode gives me a lot of food for thought in ways one can strive to become better. Both Gary and Naren also come off as truly genuine people who want to help us succeed.
My foundational practice management podcast
I opened my practice 18 months ago and The Thriving Dentist was the podcast I returned to constantly during the startup phase. Gary's frameworks for building systems that work without the owner being involved in every decision were invaluable.
The patient experience content and case presentation scripting are things I still use every week.
The reactivation content alone is worth it
As a hygienist, reactivation of lapsed patients is something I think about constantly. Gary has the most thorough and practical framework for reactivation I've encountered in any dental media. I've used his scripting verbatim and it works.
The fact that he speaks to the whole team rather than just the dentist is rare and deeply appreciated.
Transformed how I run my schedule
Gary Takacs has been doing this longer than most dental coaches and it shows. The scheduling and morning huddle content on this podcast is the most practical I've found anywhere — specific enough to implement Monday morning, not vague enough to feel like inspiration without substance.
My collection rate and same-day treatment acceptance both improved after implementing frameworks from this show. Three years of listening and it's still in my weekly rotation.
Excellent for team members, not just dentists
Most dental podcasts talk to the doctor and sort of forget that the rest of the team exists. The Thriving Dentist is different — Gary regularly addresses team members directly and covers topics like front desk performance, scheduling efficiency, and patient communication.
I've shared specific episodes in our team meetings and they generate real discussion. The content on reactivating lapsed patients alone was worth months of listening.
Docking one star because some episodes feel like extended ads for his coaching program. Worth the listen overall.
The most practical practice management podcast I've found
Gary Takacs has been in the coaching world long enough to know what actually works versus what sounds good in a seminar. The Thriving Dentist show is the result of that experience — every episode is focused, actionable, and directly applicable to running a better practice.
I've implemented the morning huddle frameworks, the recare scripting, and the production tracking systems he discusses, and all of them have moved the needle in my office. The episodes on team culture and hiring are particularly strong.
If you're serious about running a profitable practice and not just a busy one, this is required listening.
Better than most
In a crowded dental podcast space, this one stands above average. Good interviews especially.
My team loves this
Our office manager recommended this and now the whole team listens. Great for office culture.
Really enjoying this one
Found this podcast recently and have been binging episodes. Solid dental content.
Hit or miss
Some episodes are fantastic, others feel like filler. Inconsistent quality overall.
Hit or miss
Some episodes are fantastic, others feel like filler. Inconsistent quality overall.
Good resource for new dentists
As a new grad this has been helpful for learning the business side they don't teach in school.
Decent but could be better
The content is okay but delivery could be more engaging. Some episodes drag on too long.
Too much self-promotion
Good information buried under constant plugs for courses and products. Gets old fast.