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Thriving Dentist Show with Gary Takacs

Gary Takacs, host of the popular Thriving Dentist Show, shares insights to help you create a world-class practice. Listen in & create the practice of your dreams.

Mar 25, 2026

In this episode, Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah expose one of the most overlooked revenue leaks in dental practices: missed calls and poor phone conversion.

They share real data, conversion benchmarks, and proven strategies to help your team turn more phone calls into booked appointments.

Plus, catch a clinical tip...


Mar 18, 2026

In this episode of The Thriving Dentist Show, Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah share practical ways to reduce no-shows for high-value dentistry like implants, Invisalign, and sedation cases. You’ll learn why patients skip these appointments and how to fix it by building desire, asking for full payment upfront, using...


Mar 11, 2026

In this episode, Gary and Naren talk about how to take control of your practice’s money with something called revenue cycle management. They explain simple ways to get paid on time, avoid billing surprises, and keep patients happy. Plus, Dr. Andrew Adly shares a smart tip to save a crown when the buildup breaks. If...


Mar 4, 2026

In this episode of The Thriving Dentist Show, Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah tackle one of the biggest hidden profit leaks in dentistry. Unscheduled treatment plans. They explain why many dental practices have thousands of patients in their database but only a small number who move forward with recommended care. You...