iLoveDentistry Office Hours

The "iLoveDentistry Office Hours with Gary Takacs" was created by the founders of our community to promote discussion and learning among our community members.

Our purpose is to create more value and opportunity for learning through our community and an engaging space for like-minded individuals who live and love dentistry.

In these sessions, Gary will be addressing various topics related to dentistry and dental practice management as well as answer any questions shared by community members.

Gary Takacs, The Godfather of Dental Podcasting
Gary Takacs
The Godfather of Dental Podcasting
Host of the Thriving Dentist Show Podcast
Host of Less Insurance Dependence Podcast
Co-Founder of iLoveDentistry Community
  • Gary Takacs is a well-known presence in dental practice consulting. He brings deep knowledge of the individual elements of business success together with genuine compassion for the dilemma of the dentist in today’s insurance-driven culture.
  • You may recognize Gary’s dynamic style from his speaking engagements at a variety of symposiums and continuing education classes, or as host of the popular Thriving Dentist podcast show.
  • As co-owner of a dental practice, Gary has first-hand experience in making the transformation from high-volume/low fee insurance dependency to a fee for service model. His lively discussions run the gamut from eye-opening lessons in cost accounting to communication that shows consumers what they have to gain from a patient-centric practice.
  • Published author, progressive rock fan, biker, businessman, and family man – Gary Takacs always has a unique perspective to share.
  • ThrivingDentist.com Subscribe to the Thriving Dentist podcast show

Episode 23: Your Past Does NOT Need to be Your Future

June 19, 2020

Episode 22: First 3 Things You Need to Do to Get Ready to Drop PPOs

June 10, 2020

Episode 21: Dental Hygiene Post COVID-19

June 03, 2020

Episode 20: Is Now the Right Time to Drop PPOs?

May 27, 2020

Episode 19: 7 Steps to a Remarkable Patient Experience

May 20, 2020

Episode 18: First 100 Days Plan

May 13, 2020

Episode 17: How to Control and Calculate Your Overhead?

May 06, 2020

Episode 16: NFL Quality Mouthguards As A Community Service/Marketing Project.

May 01, 2020

Episode 15: How To Market To Patients Who Don’t Have Dental Insurance

April 29, 2020

Episode 14: How to Develop a High-Performance Team

April 24, 2020

Episode 13: How to Remain Insurance Friendly When Going Out of Network?

April 22, 2020

Episode 12: How to Attract Health Centric Patients to Your Practice?

April 17, 2020