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- 🇮🇳IN · Medicine#1731K to 10K
- 🇷🇴RO · Medicine#131500 to 3K
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- 🇮🇪IE · Medicine#184500 to 3K
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900 to 6.6K🎙 Daily cadence·745 episodes·Last published 5d ago - Monthly Reach
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3K to 22K🇮🇳45%🇷🇴14%🇦🇪14%+2 more - Active Followers
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1.2K to 8.8K
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Important Details to Consider when Adding an Associate Dentist
May 27, 2026
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An Effective System to Respond to After Hours Inquiries from Potential New Patients and for New Patient Calls that go to Voice Mail
May 20, 2026
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How to Determine an Appropriate Fee Schedule
May 13, 2026
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Dos and Don'ts in the World of AI Search and Zero-Click Search
May 6, 2026
47m 04s
The Leadership Mindset Needed for the Next Era of Dentistry
Apr 29, 2026
47m 26s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/27/26 | ![]() Important Details to Consider when Adding an Associate Dentist | Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah on the complete guide to hiring an associate dentist: why the DDS is not a hiring filter, the 54% indifference statistic, Gary's four-area screening framework, the #1 mistake practices make, compensation on adjusted production, and the mentoring rhythm that determines long-term success. Plus, Naren's AI search marketing segment. | — | ||||||
| 5/20/26 | ![]() An Effective System to Respond to After Hours Inquiries from Potential New Patients and for New Patient Calls that go to Voice Mail | Most dental practices lose new patients the moment a call goes unanswered - and most don't know it's happening. In this episode of The Thriving Dentist Show, Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah break down the after-hours and missed-call response system every dental practice needs in 2026. Inside: why 95% of new patients won't leave a voicemail, the 60-second response standard, when Book Now buttons help (and when they kill new patient numbers), and the simple audit every practice should run on its own phone system. Plus the wake-up call: a $15M multi-location practice that was missing 1,400 calls a month with no idea it was happening. Bonus guest segment from Dr. Jeff Buske on the work-to-home transition no one in dentistry talks about. Want to find out how many calls YOUR practice is missing? Book a free Marketing Strategy Meeting with Ekwa - we'll pull your actual call data: ekwa.com/td Want help building the after-hours response protocol? Book a free Coaching Strategy Meeting with Gary Takacs: thrivingdentist.com/csm | — | ||||||
| 5/13/26 | ![]() How to Determine an Appropriate Fee Schedule | Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah dig into why dentists underprice their work, how the UCR percentile system sets fee ceilings in your zip code, what insurance companies actually pay (and where they downgrade), and why only 0.24% of dentists — 1 in 400 have fees set at the 80th percentile of their market. You'll also learn the annual fee-increase rhythm Gary recommends, how to handle the patient conversation without ever "announcing" a fee increase, and when value pricing works in a dental practice. Essential listening for any practice owner reviewing their dental fee schedule in 2026. | — | ||||||
| 5/6/26 | ![]() Dos and Don'ts in the World of AI Search and Zero-Click Search✨ | AI searchSEO+4 | Naren Arulrajah | ChatGPTClaude+3 | — | AI searchdental SEO+5 | — | 47m 04s | |
| 4/29/26 | ![]() The Leadership Mindset Needed for the Next Era of Dentistry✨ | leadership mindsetdentistry+5 | Naren Arulrajah | — | — | leadershipdentistry+5 | — | 47m 26s | |
| 4/22/26 | ![]() The Investment Grade Practice with Victoria Peterson✨ | Investment Grade Practicefinancial strength+4 | Victoria Peterson | Productive Dentist Academy | — | Investment Grade Practicefinancial freedom+3 | — | 46m 27s | |
| 4/15/26 | ![]() Five Business Lessons Every New Practice Owner Must Quickly Learn!✨ | business lessonsdental practice+3 | Naren Arulrajah | Thriving Dentist Show | — | dental businesspractice management+3 | — | 37m 47s | |
| 4/8/26 | ![]() The High-Value Dentistry Growth Plan✨ | High Value DentistrySEO for dental practices+3 | Naren Arulrajah | ekwa.comthrivingdentist.com | — | High Value DentistrySEO+4 | — | 50m 59s | |
| 4/1/26 | ![]() Building a Prevention-Based Practice that Patients Trust✨ | prevention-based dentistrypatient trust+3 | Naren Arulrajah | CAMBRAAI | — | prevention-based dentistrypatient trust+4 | — | 40m 53s | |
| 3/25/26 | ![]() Stop Losing Potential New Patients to Missed Calls✨ | missed callsphone conversion+4 | Naren Arulrajah | — | — | missed callsphone conversion+4 | — | 36m 30s | |
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| 3/18/26 | ![]() Reducing No-Shows for High-Value Dentistry✨ | no-showshigh-value dentistry+3 | Naren Arulrajah | implantsInvisalign+2 | — | no-showshigh-value dentistry+6 | — | 44m 10s | |
| 3/11/26 | ![]() Revenue Cycle Mastery for Dentists✨ | revenue cycle managementbilling+3 | Dr. Andrew Adly | — | — | revenue cycledentists+3 | — | 48m 06s | |
| 3/4/26 | ![]() Recommendations to Effectively Schedule Patients with Uncompleted Treatment Plans✨ | patient schedulingtreatment acceptance+3 | Naren Arulrajah | EkwaThriving Dentist Show+2 | — | unscheduled treatment planscase acceptance+3 | — | 44m 54s | |
| 2/25/26 | ![]() How AI Is Changing How Patients Find Your Practice in 2026 | In this episode of The Thriving Dentist Show, Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah explain how AI is changing the way patients find and choose a dentist in 2026. They break down how Google AI, ChatGPT, Gemini, and AI Overviews now shape search results, and why dentists must show up in Google Maps, organic SEO, and AI generated answers to stay competitive. You will learn what EEAT means for your dental website, why expert written content builds trust, and how AI driven search impacts dental marketing strategy and online visibility. Gary also shares why tracking new patient calls is still the most important marketing metric, and how to measure real ROI instead of chasing rankings alone. If you want more new patients, stronger Google rankings, and a clear plan for AI powered dental marketing, this episode delivers practical guidance you can act on right away. For a complimentary Marketing Strategy Meeting visit ekwa.com/td and for a Coaching Session with Gary visit thrivingdentist.com/csm. | — | ||||||
| 2/18/26 | ![]() Why Good Dentists Avoid Hard Conversations? | In this episode of The Thriving Dentist Show, Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah explore why many dentists avoid hard or "crucial" conversations—and how that avoidance can quietly limit practice growth, leadership effectiveness, and personal fulfillment. Gary breaks down how DISC personality styles and conflict avoidance are wired into many dentists, why behavioral mastery is just as critical as clinical excellence, and how reframing difficult conversations as acts of service can change everything. Listeners will gain practical insights into emotional intelligence, setting boundaries with patients and team members, and developing the communication skills necessary to help their practice—and themselves—reach their full potential. | — | ||||||
| 2/11/26 | ![]() How to Determine if your Practice is Ready to Successfully Resign from PPO Plans | What would happen to your schedule - and your profitability - if you resigned from a PPO tomorrow? In this episode of The Thriving Dentist Show, Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah share a practical readiness checklist to help practice owners drop PPO plans the right way - without creating "Swiss cheese" holes in the schedule. They break down the three must-have signs you're ready to go out-of-network: a relationship-driven practice, real schedule demand, and a proven dental marketing system that consistently attracts high-quality new patients. You'll also hear about membership plans, high-value services, and team training - including how to confidently answer, "Do you take my insurance?" - can strengthen your transition and protect cash flow. | — | ||||||
| 2/4/26 | ![]() How to Move Patients From Basic Treatment to Comprehensive Dentistry | How do you move patients from basic, insurance-driven dentistry to comprehensive care they truly value? In this episode of The Thriving Dentist Show, Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah unpack why traditional case presentation often fails—and what actually works instead. They explore the mindset shifts, relationship-building strategies, and marketing fundamentals that help patients understand, want, and accept comprehensive dentistry. From the role of hygiene and team communication to SEO, Google reviews, and patient trust, this conversation offers actionable insights for dentists who want to grow high-value care without feeling like they're "selling." | — | ||||||
| 1/28/26 | ![]() From Operatory to Algorithm, How AI is Shaping Modern Dentistry with Dr. Amreesh Khanna | In this episode, Gary talks with Dr. Amreesh Khanna about how AI is changing dentistry. They explore how OraQ helps dentists give more consistent care, improve case acceptance, and even connect dental and medical data. Dr. Khanna also shares his personal journey—from rebuilding his flooded practice to building a tech company helping dental teams every day. | — | ||||||
| 1/21/26 | ![]() What Does it Take for You to be Truly Happy as a Dentist? | What does it truly take to be happy as a dentist? In this powerful and reflective episode of The Thriving Dentist Show, Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah explore why so many dentists feel burned out, unfulfilled, or disconnected from the profession they once loved and what can be done to change that. Drawing from decades of experience working with thousands of dental practice owners, Gary shares why chasing the wrong definition of success often leads to dissatisfaction, how comparison and PPO dependence contribute to burnout, and why clarity, purpose, and balance matter more than ever. Together, Gary and Naren unpack practical habits, mindset shifts, and systems that help dentists regain control of their time, energy, and professional joy. | — | ||||||
| 1/14/26 | ![]() How to Grow Without Adding More Insurance Plans | In this episode of The Thriving Dentist Show, Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah explore how dental practices can grow without adding more dental insurance plans. They unpack the real cost of PPO participation, share proven systems that support insurance independence, and explain how strategic marketing attracts patients who value quality care. The episode also features a listener contribution from Dr. Darryl Burke, who discusses increasing clinical value through implant dentistry and investing in skills that elevate profitability and professional satisfaction. | — | ||||||
| 1/7/26 | ![]() Start 2026 the Right Way: Five Decisions Every Thriving Dentist Needs to Make! | Start 2026 with clarity and confidence. In this episode, Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah share five key decisions every dentist should make to build a more profitable, less stressful practice this year. From setting clear goals to reducing PPO dependence, these strategies are simple, actionable, and proven to work. You'll also learn how to track the right numbers, build a stronger team, and grow high-value services that patients want. Whether you're looking to grow by 10% or just gain more control over your time, this episode will help you create your best year yet. | — | ||||||
| 12/31/25 | ![]() 2025 Year in Review. What Thriving Practices Did Differently | In this special New Year's Eve episode, Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah reflect on the biggest lessons and transformations dental practices experienced in 2025. From navigating inflation, staffing shortages, and PPO pressures to leveraging marketing and AI, they unpack what set successful practices apart and where others fell short. Discover the key moves top practices made to not only survive but thrive, plus practical advice to make 2026 your most fulfilling and profitable year yet. | — | ||||||
| 12/24/25 | ![]() How to Thrive with Fewer Days doing Chairside Dentistry | In this episode, Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah share a practical plan for dentists who want to move toward a 4-day workweek without sacrificing income. They explain the numbers behind cutting a day, how to raise production per day with smarter dental scheduling, stronger delegation, and a better procedure mix, and how hygiene production can drive steady practice growth—plus when adding an associate dentist actually fits. You'll also hear a quick clinical note from Dr. Omar Montaser on cleaning the isthmus in root canals using activated irrigation. | — | ||||||
| 12/17/25 | ![]() How to Grow Your Practice with Sleep & Airway Services in 2025 | In this episode, Gary and Naren dive into a major growth opportunity for dentists—sleep and airway services. They talk about why sleep apnea is a serious but often untreated problem, and how dentists can help patients who struggle with CPAP machines by offering easier, more comfortable solutions. You'll also learn how to market these services using the right keywords, how to screen patients, and why this could be a great long-term fit for your practice. Whether you're just curious or ready to jump in, this episode is full of tips to help you start strong and grow with confidence. | — | ||||||
| 12/10/25 | ![]() Designing a Career -- and Life -- You Love; A Conversation with Dr. Whitney D. Weiner | In this inspiring conversation, Gary Takacs interviews Dr. Whitney Weiner, periodontist, multi-location practice owner, and Chief Growth Officer at Icon Dental Partners. They explore Whitney's journey from clinician to leader, the power of growing people from within, the oral–systemic connection, and the philosophy of "growth for the right reasons." With real stories of team members rising into transformative roles, insights on HR challenges, and a refreshing abundance-minded approach to dentistry, this episode is a must-listen for dentists committed to building meaningful, people-centered practices. | — | ||||||
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5 placements across 5 markets.
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5 placements across 5 markets.
