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Pillar Guides
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The Complete Guide to Dropping PPO Plans
Everything you need to know, from first analysis to last termination letter. Our most comprehensive guide covering strategy, communication, and execution.
Building a Dental Membership Plan from Scratch
Design, price, launch, and grow your in-house membership program. Complete framework covering structure, pricing, patient communication, and profitability.
Fee-for-Service Dental Practice: The Ultimate Guide
Everything about building a successful FFS practice. From the benefits and challenges to marketing strategies and financial projections for going insurance-free.
Recent Articles
Stay updated with the latest articles, podcast breakdowns, and case studies from our community of dental practice owners.
Dropping Delta Dental: What Every Dentist Needs to Know
The complete guide to resigning from Delta Dental networks in 2026. Step-by-step process, patient communication templates, and financial analysis framework.
PPO Write-Offs Are Costing Your Practice More Than You Think
Real numbers from real practices. What the average dentist loses each year to PPO write-offs, hidden costs, and how that gap is widening year-over-year.
Helping Your Practice Grow With Less Insurance Dependence
In this episode of The Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, Lester De Alwis talk with special guest Kelly Fox-Galvagni fro
Why Dentists Can't Rely on Word of Mouth and Insurance Referrals Alone Anymore
In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, Naren Arulrajah and Don Adeesha explore why traditional growth
Financial steps that help dentists reduce PPO pressure
In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, we talk about the financial steps that help dentists reduce PP
Every number tells a story, using data to drive dental success
In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, host Lester De Alwis is joined by dental business leader Sean
Legal essentials that help dentists grow with confidence
In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, Gary Takacs and Lester De Alwis sit down with attorney Evan Sa
How virtual assistants help dentists reduce insurance dependence
In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence podcast, host Lester De Alwis sits down with Timothy Boyle, Director of
How do you build a practice that patients trust more than their insurance company
In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, Don Adeesha and Naren Arulrajah dive into a powerful topic: ho
Setting Your Team Up for Success When Reducing Insurance Dependence
In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, host Lester De Alwis talks with dental operations expert Calli
How hybrid training is transforming dentistry with Dr. Vishal Sharma.
In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, Lester De Alwis sits down with Dr. Vishal Sharma, Director of
Missed RIDA Annual Summit? Don't Worry. We got you covered!
In this powerful episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, Lester and guest co-host Don break down the biggest l
How to attract more patients that prefer fee- for- service care?
In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, Naren Arulrajah joins co-host Don Adeesha to explore one of th
Increasing Case Acceptance: How Dentists Can Grow Fee-for-Service Revenue
In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence podcast, co-host Lester De Alwis talks with Joanne Villani, co-founder
How today's insurance and legislative environment are affecting dental practice sales and valuations.
In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, co-host Lester de Alwis is joined by Ryan Mingus, Managing Dir
Building Financial Freedom in Dental Practice
In this powerful episode of the Less Insurance Dependence podcast, host Lester De Alwis talks with Scott Plantenberg—an
Finding balance, the hybrid approach to insurance participation
In this episode, host Lester De Alwis talks with Dr. Tarun Agarwal, a well-known dentist and educator, about how to take
Is It Becoming Harder to Stand Out as a Dental Practice in the Age of AI?
In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence podcast, co-hosts Don Adeesha and Naren Arulrajah explore how artificia
First steps to reduce Insurance, Build a strong and thriving fee for Service Practice
In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence podcast, host Lester De Alwis is joined by dental consultant Sandy Bair
Building skill through Simulation training and it's impact on Doctor confidence
In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Lincoln Harris, the founder and CEO of Ri
Financial Planning to Facilitate Less Insurance Dependence
In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, Ed Gabriel, CPA and President of DrillDown Solution, explores
The BOSS Approach- Practical Financial Systems for reducing Insurance Dependence
In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, host Lester De Alwis talks with Brandon Parkhurst, Managing Pa
How financial clarity and smarter systems can help dentists strengthen their business and reduce dependence on Insurance
In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, co-host Lester De Alwis sits down with Ken Kaufman, a respecte
Introducing an All-In-One AI-powered Platform to support your practice
In this episode, Gary Takacs welcomes Josh Gosnell, co-founder of Adit, to explore how dental practices can radically en
How can digital occlusion tools transform dentistry and help practices deliver care while reducing insurance?
In this enlightening episode, Dr. Robert Kerstein, a pioneer in digital occlusion, discusses the transformative power of
Why Is Reducing Insurance Reliance Important In Today's Market, And How Can Dentists Confidently Make This Shift?
In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, host Lester De Alvis sits down with Margaret McGuckin, co-foun
What really Happens when practices drop PPO plans
In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, co-host Lester De Alwis sits down with Art Wiederman, CPA—a na
Will PPO Plans be relevant in 10 Years?
In this thought-provoking episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, Naren Arulrajah and Gary Takacs explore whet
New Patient Experience To Create Patients For Life
In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence podcast, Gary and Naren talk about how to create a powerful new patient
How do we market to the universe of patients who don't go to a dentist?
In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, Naren Arulrajah and Gary Takacs explore one of the most overlo
How to Become a 'Whistleblower' on Dental Insurance Companies?
In this episode, Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah tackle a controversial yet empowering topic, how dental practice owners
Legal Strategy & Practice Growth: What Dentists Must Know to Thrive Without PPOs
In this insightful episode, Michael Walker sits down with legal and DSO strategy expert Brian Colao, Director of the Dyk
Leading with Intention: Building a Growth-Focused, Insurance-Light Practice
In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, co-host Michael Walker is joined by Dr. Brad Hughes, a seasone
The Tangled Web of Umbrella Plans
In this insightful episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, hosts Naren Arulrajah and Gary Takacs untangle the
Leading with Purpose: Transforming Your Dental Practice Beyond Insurance
In this episode, Michael Walker talks with Dr. Brett Kessler, the President of the American Dental Association. Dr. Kess
Transitions & Insurance: How PPOs Impact the Sale or Merger of Your Dental Practice
In this insightful episode, Michael Walker is joined by industry experts Kim McCleskey and Kyle Francis to explore the c
When Should A Dentist NOT Go Out of Network?
Thinking about dropping PPO plans? You're not the only one. More and more dentists are looking for ways to free themselv
Americans Spend 6 Trillion Dollars Annually on Discretionary Spending!
In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah explore an eye-opening topic:
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Missed RIDA Annual Summit? Don't Worry. We got you covered!
In this powerful episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, Lester and guest co-host Don break down the biggest l
Leading with Intention: Building a Growth-Focused, Insurance-Light Practice
In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, co-host Michael Walker is joined by Dr. Brad Hughes, a seasone
What Percentage of Patients Use Their Dental Insurance Benefits?
Have you ever thought about how many people actually use all their dental insurance each year? You might be shocked by t
Can PPO Plans Set Fees for UnCovered Services?
In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, Gary and Naren discuss a pressing question for many dentists:
Optimizing Systems and Software for Profitable Practice with Dayna Johnson
Running a dental practice comes with a lot of moving parts. From managing patients to keeping up with paperwork, it's ea
Re-defining Success, Creating Boundaries and Thriving Beyond Insurance Dependenc
Do you feel tired, burned out, or stuck in your dental practice? In this episode, co-host Michael Walker talks with Laur
Finding Balance in Dentistry While Reducing Insurance Dependence and Avoiding Bu
Feeling tired, stressed, or overwhelmed in your dental practice? You're not alone. In this episode, co-host Michael Walk
How to develop an effective blueprint to achieve the practice results you deserv
In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, hosts Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah break down the essential
Is it Possible to Successfully Resign from PPO Plans Smaller Towns?
Many dentists feel stuck in PPO plans, especially in small towns where every other practice is in-network. They worry th
The Goal of Achieving Financial Independence from Your Practice
In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, co-hosts Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah discuss what it truly
The Fee That Patients Are Most Sensitive To When You Resign From Their PPO Plan
When a practice drops a PPO plan, patients don't always react the way you'd expect. It's not the cost of a crown or an i
When Is the Wrong Time to Go Out of Network?
Going out of network with insurance is a big decision for any dental practice, but timing is crucial. In this episode of
Marketing Audit To Reduce Dependence on PPO Plans
Are you tired of PPOs cutting into your hard-earned revenue? Many dentists feel stuck relying on insurance companies for
Three Tips to Significantly Increase Your Conversion Rate
In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, co-hosts Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah discuss “Three
The Insurance Company Business Model
In this episode, Naren and Gary explore the insurance company business model and its impact on dental practices and the
How Does Staying in Network Negatively Affect Your Net Worth?
This episode of “The Less Insurance Dependence Podcast” explores how staying in-network with PPO insurance c
The Importance of Marketing In Advance When You Resign from PPO Plans
This episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast highlights the importance of proactive marketing when transitionin
Impact of AI Auto Denial of Claims and How You Can Adapt as a Practice
This episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast addresses the growing impact of AI-driven auto-denial insurance cl
The Birth of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast 7 Years Ago and How It Came T
Ever wondered how the journey of reducing insurance dependence began? In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence P
Are You Noticing More Insurance Claims Being Denied?
In this episode of The Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, co-hosts Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah discuss the growing t
Will Dental Insurance Finally Get A Much-Needed Overhaul in 2025?
In this episode of The Less Insurance Dependence Podcast , Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah discuss whether dental insura
How Google Reviews Reduce Your Dependence on PPO Plans
Find out the impact of Google Reviews on reducing PPO dependence through this episode of The Less Insurance Dependence P
How To Answer the Question, "Do You Take My Insurance?" from a Potential New Pat
In this episode, Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah talk about one of the most common questions dental practices face from
Recession Proofing Your Dental Practice
This episode of The Less Insurance Dependence Podcast focuses on “Recession Proofing Your Dental Practice.”
How Are Insurance Companies Responding to Practices Going Out-of-Network
In this episode, Gary and Naren dive into strategies for “Recession Proofing Your Dental Practice.” They exp
Improving Your Practice Without Completely Committing To Fee-for-Service
Ever wondered how to Improve Your Practice Without Completely Committing To Fee-for-Service? Gary and Naren take on a di
How Inflation and a Weak Economy are Making Fee-For-Service an Appealing Option
In this episode, co-hosts Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah discuss the rising appeal of fee-for-service dental care as in
Are There Potential New Patients Who Are Not Affected by A Soft Economy?
In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah explore whether potential new
Is A Hybrid Practice the Right Model for You?
In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence podcast, Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah explore the concept of a hybri
Airway Awareness with Dr. Bill Hang
In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence podcast, Gary Takacs interviews Dr. Bill Hang about the crucial topic o
What is a top 1% practice and how do you get there?
In the latest episode of the Less Insurance Dependence podcast, co-hosts Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah explore what it
Staying Motivated as You Go out of Network
In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah explore strategies for staying
Your key to a profitable practice are these five expense categories
In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah focus on the five major expens
A New Patient Experience that You and Your Patients Will Love
In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, co-hosts Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah explore the concept o
Why Strategic Growth is So Powerful?
In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah emphasize the importance of st
Successfully Resigning From PPO Plans Will Result In a Better Work-Life Balance
In this episode, Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah discuss the critical topic of resigning from PPO plans to improve work-
Do you roll the red carpet out for new patients?
In this episode, Gary and Naren explore the critical importance of making new patients feel valued and welcomed from the
Handling Team Resistance
In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah address the common issue of te
Negotiated Fee Schedules – Truth or Fiction?
In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah discuss “Negotiated Fee
Fee Setting Guidelines
In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast titled “Fee Setting Guidelines,” hosts Gary Takacs
In-Office Membership Plans and How to Develop Yours to Full Potential with Jordo
In this Episode of the Less Insurance Dependence podcast, Gary Takacs is joined by guest Jordon Comstock to discuss the
Answering Your Questions Around Controlling Your Overhead
In this episode of The Less Insurance Dependence Podcast hosts Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah discuss a critical topic
You Can Have a Profitable Practice AND Serve Those In Need
In this episode of The Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, hosts Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah get into the critical to
Attracting High-Value Patients to Your Dental Practice
In this episode of The Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, hosts Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah converse regarding the e
300th episode success story special
In this milestone 300th episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, listeners are treated to the success stories o
Payment Details When Resigning from PPO Plans
In this episode of The Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah discuss crucial payment detail
How to Speak to Patients about the value of being Out of Network
In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, hosts Naren Arulrajah and Gary Takacs discuss effective strate
Why Haven't PPO Plans Raised Fees or Yearly Maximums in 25 Years?
In this episode of The Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, hosts Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah tackle the question of w
Yes, It is possible to Successfully Drop PPO Plans in 12 Months, but Should You?
In this episode of The Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, hosts Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah discuss the feasibility
10 KPIs That Define A Thriving & Profitable Dental Practice
In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, hosts Naren Arulrajah and Gary Takacs focus on the ten key per
How do I stay profitable after dropping PPO Plans?
In this episode of The Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah explore strategies for maintai
Can Your Practice Truly Survive Without Insurance?
In this episode of the “Less Insurance Dependence” podcast, hosts Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah tackle the
Can Insurance Companies Set Fees for Uncovered Services?
In this episode of “The Less Insurance Dependence Podcast,” Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah engage in a deta
Should I Accept Assignment of Benefits Once we are Out of Network?
In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah tackle a common dilemma faced
Is Dentistry a Profession or an Industry?
In this episode of The Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah invite us to learn from a capt
The Most Effective Way to Lower Your Practice Overload
In this episode of The Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, hosts Gary Takas and Naren Arulrajah delve into the topic of r
High-Value Dentistry Series: Cosmetic Dentistry
Join hosts Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah on an exciting journey in episode 288 of The Less Insurance Dependence podcas
Sneak Preview on Possible Benefits Reform
Dive into an eye-opening conversation with hosts Naren Arulrajah and Gary Takacs in this captivating episode titled R
5 Less Expected Benefits of Successfully Resigning from PPO Plans
Are you feeling restricted by the limitations imposed by PPO plans on your dental practice’s growth and profitabil
Take Away Lessons from Our Most Recent Virtual Event
In this podcast episode, Gary and Naren share a recap of the recent webinar with Dental Intel on the topic of Secrets to
The PPO Umbrella Nightmare
Are you tired of PPO plans dictating your dentistry and income? This episode exposes the dark side of PPO umbrella plans
How Adding High-Value Services Makes You Less Insurance Dependent?
Are you tired of PPO plans dictating your dentistry and your income? In this episode, the Less Insurance Dependence podc
What does it really mean to be Fee-for-Service?
In this episode of The Less Insurance Dependence podcast, co-hosts Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah delve into the topic
Top 10 Questions from RIDA Members Part 2
In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence podcast, Gary and Naren delve into 'The Top 10 Questions from RIDA Memb
Top 10 Questions from RIDA Members Part 1
In this podcast episode, Gary and Naren delve into the top 10 questions from RIDA (Restorative Implant Dentistry Academy
High-Value Dentistry Series: Oral Conscious Sedation
This episode of the High-Value Dentistry Series delves into the practice of oral conscious sedation through a real-life
Lessons from Smile Direct Club Failure
Join Gary and Naren as they dissect the aftermath of SmileDirectClub’s failure, delving into the broader implicati
Does Being a PPO Provider Help You Achieve an Effective Work-Life Balance?
In this episode, Gary and Naren dive into the critical question of whether being a PPO provider truly contributes to ach
What is the Best Way to Determine an Appropriate Fee Schedule?
In this episode, Gary and Naren unpack the intricacies of setting appropriate fee schedules in dentistry, particularly i
Could Your BHAG for 2024 Be Successfully Resigning from PPO Plans?
In this episode, Gary and Naren delve into the power of BHAGs (Big Hairy Audacious Goals) and their transformative impac
How to Apply the Influence Principle of Unity in Your Practice
In this episode, Gary and Naren explore Dr. Robert Cialdini’s influence principle of unity. They emphasize the pow
One Dentist's Surprise Discovery When He Resigned as a Delta PPO Provider
In this episode, the discussion revolves around the delicate balance between confidence and arrogance, particularly in t
How to Apply the Influence Principle of Scarcity in Your Practice
In this episode, Gary and Naren explore the influential principle of scarcity in professional practice, drawing from Doc
Help! I'm Contracted with Many More PPO Plans than Expected
In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, Gary and Naren delve into the challenge many dentists face: be
How to Apply the Influence Principles of Commitment and Consistency in Your Prac
This episode delves deep into the intriguing dynamics of commitment and consistency. Dr. Cellini’s insights reveal
Lessons from the 2023 RIDA Virtual Summit
In this episode, Gary and Naren enthusiastically recap the success of the 2023 RIDA Virtual Summit, a five-hour CE-packe
How to Apply the Influence Principle of 'Reciprocity' in Your Practice
In this episode, Gary and Naren explore Dr. Robert Cialdini’s seven principles of influence, focusing on reciproci
Successfully Reducing Your Insurance Dependence INCREASES the Value of Your Prac
In this episode, Gary and Narin discuss the benefits of reducing insurance dependence in your dental practice to increas
How to Apply the Influence Principle of 'Authority' in Your Practice
In this episode, Gary and Naren discuss the Influence Principle of Authority and how it can be applied in your dental pr
Are There PPO Plans Worth Keeping?
In this podcast episode, Naren and Gary discuss the current challenges of keeping PPO plans for dental practices. They h
How to Apply the Influence Principle of 'Liking' in Your Practice
In this engaging episode, Gary and Naren take a deep dive into the second chapter of their series on the foundational pr
5 Ways Being a PPO Practice Keeps You from Creating an Ideal Practice
In this episode, Gary and Naren discuss the five ways being a PPO practice can hinder you from creating an ideal dental
How to Apply the Influence Principle of 'Social Proof' in Your Practice
In this episode, Gary and Naren explore the powerful principle of social proof and its role in revolutionizing dental pr
3 Mistakes Dentists Make With their Membership Plan
This podcast episode delves into the intriguing topic of “Three Mistakes Dentists Make with their Membership Plan.
The Messy Middle
This episode delves into “The Messy Middle,” a critical phase when transitioning from insurance plans to den
Actual Data from a Dental Practice that Has Successfully Dropped PPO Plans
In this podcast episode, Gary and Naren delve into a compelling case study about a solo dentist practice’s journey
How is the Best Way to Respond When Patients Ask: 'Why are You Dropping My Denta
In this episode, we tackle a critical question facing many dental practices: “How to Respond When Patients Ask Why
Are PPO Plans Softening Their Stance on Negotiating?
In this episode, Gary and Naren delve into the complex world of negotiating with dental insurance PPO plans. They shed l
Can You Successfully Resign from Delta?
In this episode, Gary and Naren delve into “Can You Successfully Resign From Delta?” As the most common ques
Are You A Victim of One and Done' Thinking?
In this episode, Gary discusses the “one-and-done thinking” mindset that often leads to incomplete progress.
Have you Been Roped Into Umbrella PPO Plans?
In this episode, Gary discusses the hidden complexities of umbrella PPO plans and their impact on dental practices. He h
Five Things to Do NOW to Prepare to Resign from PPO Plans
In this action-packed episode, Gary emphasizes the vital role of preparation when resigning from PPO plans. He shares fi
When Would I Recommend NOT Resigning from PPO Plans?
In this episode, Gary and Naren dive into the intriguing topic of “Resigning from PPO Plans: Is It Right for Every
Is Delta on the Ropes?
In this episode, Gary and Naren discuss the changing dynamics between dental practices and Delta, a dental insurance org
Strategies to Get Your Team Members On Board When Resigning from PPO Plans
In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, Naren and Gary discuss strategies to get team members on board
A Great Way to Help Your Patients Who Pay for their Own Dental Insurance!
In this episode, Gary and Naren discuss a growing group of patients who purchase their own dental insurance. Contrary to
Are There PPO Plans that do not Pay Out of Network Benefits?
In this episode, Gary and Naren address a common question: Are there PPO plans that do not offer out-of-network benefits
Case Study: How One Practice Added $250K per year in Invisalign Cases
In this episode, Gary and Naren dive into an exciting case study that reveals how a dental practice successfully added $
Using Video as a Patient Communication Medium when Resigning from PPO Plans
In this podcast episode, we explore the powerful medium of video for patient communication when resigning from PPO plans
Are You Busy Making Money or Losing Money?
In this insightful podcast episode, Gary and Naren explore the crucial difference between being busy and productive. The
A Strategy To Keep More of Your Existing PPO Patients When You Resign
In this episode, Gary and Naren delve into a grassroots movement among dentists increasingly frustrated with the challen
3 Simple Additions to Your Website That Will Help More Potential Patients Choose
In this insightful podcast episode, Gary and Naren discuss three simple yet powerful additions to a dental website that
Is Hygiene Even Viable with PPO Fees?
In this episode, we explore the impact of hygiene services on preferred provider organization (PPO) fees, focusing on th
How to Become The Dental Office with The Most Google Reviews in Your Community
In this episode, Gary shares valuable insights on mastering Google reviews to help dental practices dominate Google sear
6 Habits of a Thriving Dentist
In this podcast episode, Gary and Naren share insights on developing habits that can help dentists thrive in their pract
Using 'Demand' as a Criteria when Resigning from PPO Plans
In this episode, Gary and Naren discuss the challenge of the high demand for dental services in a PPO plan, which can re
3 Most Common Mistakes Dentists make when Resigning from PPO Plans
In this podcast episode, Gary shares his expertise on the three most common mistakes dentists make when resigning from P
Replace PPO Plans with Google as your Source of New Patients
In this episode, Gary and Naren discuss PPO dental plans’ drawbacks and encourage listeners to consider Google as
Applying DISC Personality Styles Knowledge when Resigning From PPO Plans
In this podcast episode, Gary and Naren share their experience and recommendation for using the DISC personality test in
Can You Successfully Resign From PPO Plans by the End of the Year?
In this podcast episode, Gary and Naren discuss the possibility of successfully resigning from PPO plans by the end of t
The Insider's Guide to Attracting New Patients with Your Membership Plan
In this episode, Gary and Naren discuss the benefits of using membership plans to attract new patients who do not have d
A Winning Project To Attract New Patients who become your Super Fans
In this podcast episode, Gary and Naren discuss how dental practices can attract super fans and reduce dependence on ins
Solution to Overcome Patient Resistance to Paying At Time of Service
In this episode, Gary and Naren dive into a common issue dental practices face – the challenge of collecting payme
A Simple Tip that can Make All the Difference
In this episode, Gary and Naren discuss the importance of being fully prepared for significant moments in life, focusing
A Useful way to look at your Risk when Resigning from PPO Plans
In this podcast episode, Gary and Naren share their expertise and experience helping practice owners resign from PPO pla
Using Google To Find Emergency Patients
This episode discusses a powerful strategy for dental practices struggling to attract new patients. Gary and Naren share
Tips to Add Same Day Dentistry
In this episode, Gary and Naren discuss the importance of adding same-day dentistry to your practice. They share their t
Biggest mistake practice owners make when building a website
It’s time for another episode of the Less insurance dependence podcast about building websites. Naren and Gary tal
It's Time to Get Your Overhead Under Control
Gary is an expert in aiding dentists to expand their practice. He discloses how to achieve an extra $100,000 annually us
3 Simple Lessons from a Bootstrapped Entrepreneur to Make 2023 Your Best Year Ye
It’s often said that you can’t learn to be an entrepreneur until you’re an entrepreneur. But there are
Simple way to test your practice to see if you can successfully resign from PPO
Gary is a specialist in PPOs and he wants to see his customers flourish. He has advised other practices on how to succes
Why Google Ads and Pay Per Click are a Waste of Money?
As a listener of the Less Insurance Insurance Dependence podcast, you know that it is vital to master digital marketing
Using Video as a Resource to Successfully Resign from PPO Plans
You do not get an opportunity to communicate a lot with your patients when it comes to your decision related to their de
Are You a Maverick?
Did you watch the movie Top Gun: Maverick? If you did, you would realize that at some level, we all see ourselves as Mav
A Great Way to Quickly Develop Rapport with Your New Patients!
Do you make an effort to connect with your new patients to build a relationship with them? Even though your day-to-day l
Massachusetts Question 2 Ballot Measure Wins by a Large Margin
If you are a listener from Massachusetts, you may already know about the Ballot Measure. However, if you listen to this
What is Your Call Conversion Rate?
Peter Drucker said, "What gets measured gets improved." Your call conversion rate is the percentage of new patient calls
5 Specific Things We Learned from the 2022 RIDA Summit
"Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow." The Reducing Insurance Dependence Academy org
Does it Work for me as an Owner Dentist to be Fee For Service but for my Associa
As you create a thriving practice by implementing new systems and by improving the practice marketing, your practice wil
Tips to Get New Team Members on Board when Resigning from PPO Plans
Teamwork begins by building trust. And the only way to do that is to overcome our need for invulnerability. Being a prac
Turning Patients into Ambassadors
One of the best ways to get new patients is through existing patients that refer others. An ambassador of your practice
An Option that Will Serve You and Your Patients
If the dentist-patient world is perfect, you would have the time to talk to each and every one of your patients and expl
An Important Phrase to Stop Using
We have all been conditioned to think that stopping something is bad or that we should never quit doing something to see
PPO Plans are Cutting Fees!
As a practice owner, you will realize that your costs are now going through the roof, and your fees are already ridiculo
Can I Stop Seeing New Delta Patients as I Transition to Dropping Delta Entirely?
As a practice owner working on dropping Delta, are you wondering whether you could stop treating new patients that come
Time for the 'Use it or Lose it' Message
Some patients need to get specific dental treatments. However, they tend to postpone their dental appointments or even n
Patient Communication Tips when Dropping PPO Plans
Good communication is the bridge between confusion and clarity. When patients get directed to your dental practice throu
5 Simple Things To Do NOW to Prepare to Drop PPO Plans
By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. Dropping PPO Plans is not something you can do overnight. As a practic
The Most Effective Detail to Increase Case Acceptance
Patients who come through PPO plans tend to accept treatments only if they are covered by insurance. And then there's an
How Long Will it Take to Successfully Resign from PPO Plans?
Everyone is feeling the pressure of inflation. It’s so high that it has almost become double digits and wages are
An 'Old School' Tip that Works Every Time!
The world has certainly changed, and we all have stopped doing certain things we used to do in the past. But here’
The November 2022 Massachusetts Ballot Initiative regarding Delta Dental
Gary Takacs continuously researches anything and everything related to the business side of dentistry. This is when he f
10 Most Common Questions Dentists Have When Dropping PPO Plans – Part 2
Going out of network is not something a dentist would do without having second thoughts. As a dentist, it is not unusual
My Experience Successfully Resigning from Delta With Dr. Daniel Alleman
It’s the 200th episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast! Woohoo! In this special episode, we will deviate
10 Most Common Questions Dentists Have When Dropping PPO Plans
There are many PPO-infected practices, and yours could be one of them. But you might not yet be ready to resign from PPO
How To Finish Every Day Above Goal
Your practice is not about your numbers. Your practice WHY needs to be much more significant than that. In this episode,
I'm Adding an Associate. When Should I Start Dropping PPOs?
Do you ever find yourself wondering when to prop PPO plans? Particularly when you want to hire a new associate? Many den
The Most Common Marketing Mistakes You Must Avoid
Marketing is an essential part of any business. Whether reaching and growing your patients or raising awareness of your
Training Your Patients to Keep Their Appointments
It is not unusual to see dental practices with high cancellations and no-shows in today’s dental world. It’s
Will the Insurance Company Continue to Send Checks to Our Office Once We Are Out
As a dentist working towards reducing insurance dependence, you surely have many questions about what will happen once y
Will My Income Go Down When I Drop PPO Plans?
Are you scared to drop PPO plans for fear of losing your income? Your fear is valid! But do you know that staying in the
An Abundant Mindset
If you have a scarcity mindset, you will unconsciously start feeling like a victim!. However, embracing the abundance mi
4 Things You Must Know To Successfully Drop PPO Plans
If you are in dentistry, you must have heard about Dr.Pankey. Dr. Lindsey D. Pankey was a passionate advocate of compreh
Rules You Must Follow as a PPO Dentist
Have you thoroughly read your PPO contract? Do you know how many rules are included in your contract's pages? Did you kn
The Most Important Talking Point when Dropping PPO Plans
Do you know how to measure your success when dropping out of PPO plans? If you can't measure your success, you can't man
Lessons from the Denver CO Study Club Presentation
Becoming less insurance dependent can renew your love for dentistry! Dr. Dan Alleman from Denver, Colorado, is a real-li
Leveraging the Moment
Have you been missing too many opportunities to connect with your patients? Does your team know how to find the balance
You Can't Give from an Empty Wagon
Have you been planning to get involved with a charity? There are many avenues you could take to pursue this! It would be
Hiring Update: Is the Tide Changing?
Have you given up on hiring quality team members and decided to manage your practice while being short-handed? Being sho
Tips to Build Rapport
Are you struggling with missed opportunities to build a relationship with your patients? Building a good rapport with yo
Five Phrases to Use on the Phone
Are you struggling with converting potential new patient calls into scheduled new appointments? Unfortunately, this has
The Role of Neurology in Successfully Reducing Insurance Dependence
Have you noticed that every patient that enters a dental office is subconsciously in a fight-or-flight state? What can y
First Things First
Author Stephen Covey was a master at explaining how we need to organize our lives around values and priorities. If we fa
Number 1 Reason Why Dentists Stay In Network
There is a common theme among dentists who are unsure about leaving the PPO network. It is none other than "FEAR." There
Your Office Tour
The entire goal of a new patient experience is to establish a patient for life! First impressions have a significant imp
Can I Raise My Fees on PPO Plans?
One of the hide-and-seek games Insurance companies play with the dentists is that they don't tell the dentists the maxim
Look at Your PPO Adjustments as a Marketing Expense
In general, PPO adjustments are not written-off as an expense because you are not writing a check to the insurance compa
Re-activating Past Due Hygiene Patients
When you are in the process of dropping PPO plans, the larger your patient base is, the stronger your practice is! Hence
The 10 Most Common Questions Dentists have about dropping PPO Plans
It's normal for Dentists to have doubts in their minds when they decide to drop PPO plans. It is not unusual to have man
Given the Current Inflationary Cycle, Should I Raise My Fees?
Inflation has not been this high in the last 39 years. Every industry experiences it, and businesses have started chargi
Offer Your In-Office Membership Plan to Small Businesses
Business owners need to provide benefits to the team members in order to retain them. And employers usually provide insu
The Dilemma of Insurance-Driven Patients
Even if you have a great hygiene team and dental practice protocols to deliver an impeccable service to your patients; t
Grow Your In-Office Membership Plan
Currently, the number of patients who don’t have dental insurance is higher than the number of patients. You can u
Team Meeting with Focus on Successfully Dropping PPO Plans
Teamwork truly makes the dream work! It is the same for your dental practice goals too. In order to successfully drop PP
The Busyness Paradox
Dentists often fear not being busy enough. Why? It's because of the conventional thinking in dentistry about how busynes
How to Determine the Right Scope of Your Practice
Most “experts” in dentistry say that dentists should choose the practice scope based on analytics. In this e
When Was the Last Time You Raised your Fees?
Many dentists have lost track of what their fees should be. Do you know why this happened? Well, it's all because of the
Takeaways that You Can Use From the RIDA Summit
You may already know what RIDA is. RIDA is the virtual academy that helps you get RID of PPO plans! It's a group of dent
4 Tips to Get Your Team On Board
Gary believes that having your team on board is one of the key factors that will determine the success rate of you going
The Best Way to Set Your Fees
Being a dental practice owner makes you an entrepreneur. To be a successful entrepreneur, you need to have control over
The One Thing To Tell Every Patient About their Dental Insurance
Sometimes we think that certain things are so obvious that everyone knows about them. But, in reality, people are not aw
Useful Insight on PPO Participation
Doing things without insight is truly terrible! What's stopping us from making the right choices in life is the way we l
Resources Dental Practices Need to Successfully Resign from PPO Plans
It is crucial to have your "toolbelt" ready when it comes to resigning from PPO plans. If not, you will find yourself tr
Details about Timing: How Soon Can I Start? How Long Will It Take?
Dentists know the truth about PPOs'now; they are eager to drop PPO plans. In Gary's coaching career, dentists often ask
Leveraging the Moment to Grow your Ideal Practice
You will knowingly or unknowingly create ‘moments’ in your dental practice. These moments allow the dentist
Can I STOP seeing New PPO Patients if I am still in Network?
Dentists often ask this question from Gary. All the dentists understand that treating fee-for-service patients is more b
Can I have a Hygiene Driven Practice if I am a PPO Office?
Many dentists perceive the practice Hygiene department as a loss leader. But is this true? Or is this just a false belie
Tips to Control Your Biggest Expense Category
You can work hard and create short-term success. Or you can work smart and create massive success in the long term. The
Which of the 6 Steps to Successfully Resign from PPO Plans is most important?
Gary introduced the 6 steps to go out of network successfully. And Dentists often question which one is the most importa
4 Tips to Elevate The Relationship-Driven Element of Your Practice
Insurance plans are all about giving the best deals to the patients, and patients can easily replace a particular insura
The End of the Year Insurance Letter
It is key to understand that you have to remain insurance-friendly in the process of becoming less insurance dependent.
PPO Plans Are NOW Lowering Your Contracted Fees!
When it comes to the business side of dentistry, PPO plans contracted fees have always been under consideration. The con
The Crazy Sales Pitch No Dentist Would Ever Fall For
We have all been sold something through sales pitches. But it doesn’t necessarily mean that all sales pitches work
The 'Heads Up' Conversation
Even though dentists start becoming less insurance dependent, they are not totally convinced that the plan will work out
The Ultimate Team Meeting
When dentists consider resigning from PPO plans, there is always a shadow of a doubt. Here's where the Ultimate team mee
Successfully Handling Patient Payment Once You Drop PPOs'
This particular topic is one of the details that keep coming up when dentists consult Gary to go out of network. When yo
Do I Need to Go All the Way?
This episode topic is a question that almost all the dentists on the journey of reducing insurance dependency have. This
Huddle or Muddle
Gary Takacs highlights that all the world-class practices have a morning huddle. The morning huddle can be done in many
3 Insurance Nightmare Stories
Sadly, insurance companies do not care about the dentist nor patients. It is known by almost all dentists. These 3 night
Photography Tips
Dentists often have charts of patients with recommended treatments but, yet to be scheduled. Ever wondered why these pat
Solutions for Overhead Control
Sadly when the history of dental practice overhead is analyzed, we can identify that it continues to RISE! If your pract
The Time is Now For the Mouthguard Project
The mouthguard project has made a massive difference in every practice that did it. This project is a GRAND SLAM! With t
The Importance of Patient Referrals when Dropping PPO Plans
Every practice has a segment of its patient base that doesn’t have insurance. Often it’s a very small segmen
Are PPO Plans going to be lowering your contracted fees?
Dental insurance companies have always made a massive amount of money. And there has been a pattern for the past nine ye
The Power to Choose Your Response
We can all agree that we cannot choose what happens around us. However, we all have the power to choose how we respond t
1000 Dollar Annual Dental Insurance Limit⦠Really!
Single tooth dentistry has become one of the biggest frustrations for dentists. The root cause of single tooth dentistry
How to Deal with 1 or 2-Star Reviews
Any dentist out there is likely to experience a negative review. And that's the blunt reality. The problem with a negati
How do I know if I am ready?
This topic is a valid and frequently asked question from dentists. Transforming your practice from an insurance-dependen
The One Question You Must Ask Every New Patient Caller
Here's an episode that'll help you convert new patient calls to 'kept appointments! Conversion is the percentage of thos
Victim or Victor: The Choice is Yours
Typically dentists are victors! This is because the process of becoming a dentist is challenging, and you truly have to
The Biggest Mistake On Your Website
To become a PPO-free practice, it’s essential to maximize your marketing so that you can proactively replace any p
Help! My New Patients Aren't Showing Up!
Many dentists experience the problem of new patients not showing up. There could be many reasons why your new patients a
Talking Points Versus Scripts
Do scripts help you achieve a specific desired result? Whether you use scripts or talking points in your practice, it is
What Percentage of Patients will I lose when I drop PPO Plans?
It is not very easy to decide to go out-of-network when you do not know the actual consequences of making that decision.
The Important Role of Practice Champions in Reducing Insurance Dependance
As the dentist of your practice, the greatest asset you have in your practice is your dental practice champions! Many de
The Role of Confidence in Successfully Dropping PPO Plans
Confidence is absolutely EVERYTHING when it comes to dropping PPO plans. Every single time when a dentist resigns from P
Three Ways Your Patients Benefit When You Drop PPO Plans
There's only one winner in today's dental insurance system: the insurance company. Dropping out of PPO plans is not only
A Starter Bonus System
In this episode, you will learn about an incentive system that's going to provide multiple benefits to you and your team
Step #6 to Successfully Resign from PPO Plans
The sixth and final step to successfully resign from PPO plans is to add high-value services to your dental practice. Pe
S.M.A.R.T. Goals for Successfully Resigning from PPO Plans
To achieve your practice goals, you can magnify your practice goals by using the SMART acronym. In this episode, Gary wi
Step #5 to Successfully Resign from PPO Plans
Elevating the relationship-driven element of your practice helps you become a practice with quality patients who now hav
A Possible 'Plan B' (but you won't need it!)
Dentists by nature, are planners. Your Plan A is to progress towards becoming insurance free. But it is comforting to kn
Step #4 to Successfully Resign from PPO Plans
The fourth step is a lot more tactical, strategic step in terms of application. This step allows you to provide more ben
The Role of Discipline in Successfully Reducing Insurance Dependence
To transform your practice from good to great, you must first establish discipline in your dental practice. Without disc
Step #3 to Successfully Resign from PPO Plans
Step number 3 to successfully resign from PPO plans is all about getting your entire team's support to achieve the goal
How to Become the Dental Office with the Highest Number of Google Reviews in You
It's a bold goal to attempt to become the practice with the highest number of Google reviews in your community. With the
Step #2 to Successfully Resign from PPO Plans
In this episode, Gary discusses step #2 to successfully resign from PPO plans and highlights the importance of being pro
Relationship-Driven Practice: Your Key to Successfully Dropping PPO Plans
Your practice should give patients a reason to come back. This is key if you're a practice that's considering to reduce
Step #1 to Successfully Resign from PPO Plans
Resigning from PPO plans should be done in a methodical manner which would result in attracting more patients into the d
Three Reasons Why Going Out of Network with PPO Plans is a Wise Move in the Post
COVID-19 has given you an opportunity to hit pause and reflect on life and what you want to achieve in life. During this
Two Powerful Questions to Ask All New Patients
Patients have got used to a certain dentist-patient relationship, however you can change that by asking them two simple
Is Delta Planning to Lower Your Contracted Fees?
The changes Delta makes to contracted fees have a major effect on your practice's profitability. In this episode, Gary e
Hygienist As Your Partner In Case Acceptance
Oftentimes patients have a better relationship with their hygienists as they spend more time interacting with them. In t
Does It Make Sense to Keep Delta Premier?
Delta is the 5000-pound gorilla when it comes to Dental Insurance. However, all Delta plans are not equal. In this episo
Does it make sense to offer free consultations?
Free consultations are one of the things Gary has offered in his practice, LifeSmiles. On today's episode, Gary discusse
How to Respond to the Dreaded Question "Is this covered by my Insurance?"
You know that choosing to be less insurance dependent is favorable for your dental practice. However, it’s importa
Oral Conscious Sedation as a Strategy to Reduce Insurance Dependence
Dental anxiety or dental fear is estimated to affect close to half of the population. This means a large portion of the
Is it Possible to Negotiate Your Fee Schedule With Dental Insurance Companies?
Most dentists today believe in a now-defunct urban myth: Negotiating with Dental Insurance Companies! This may have been
Serve Patients Who Value Your Worth
In this episode, Gary and Naren discuss value, not just value itself, but the value of your worth. Listen as they talk a
Reasons to Stay In-Network with PPO Plans
In this episode, Gary and Naren turn things around and talk about reasons to stay in-network! Yes, you heard that right!
What are the Consequences of Staying In-Network with PPO Plans?
Many dentists, even though they know that they might be writing off hundreds of, thousands of dollars, in PPO write-offs
How to Successfully Overcome Team Resistance to Dropping PPO's
As humans, we are hardwired to resist change. This is natural! Your brain interprets change as a threat wants to protect
Dr. Tracey Hughes Becomes 100% FFS & is Thriving!
We just reached Episode #100! Woohoo! Gary wanted to do something very special for our awesome listeners to show our app
The 5 Biggest Reasons Why Dentists Don't Resign From PPO Plans
Gary believes that nearly every dentist would love to resign from PPO Plans but only very few of them actually do. ̶
The Permission Statement
The permission statement is a really cool way to introduce comprehensive dentistry to your patients. It's truly a game-c
Reducing Insurance Dependence Success Stories
In this episode, Gary and Naren discuss real success stories and how their opportunity of reducing insurance dependence
The PPE Reimbursement Fiasco
In this episode Gary and Naren discuss PPE, and whether insurance companies are reimbursing practices or not. Some insur
How to Create Accountability in My Practice
In this episode Gary and Naren discuss accountability. Do you have accountability in your practice? Gary and Naren discu
Embracing Gratitude in Your Practice
In this episode, Gary Naren discuss gratitude and the importance of embracing the concept of gratitude in your dental pr
Strategies to Reduce/Eliminate Burn Out
In this episode, Gary and Naren discuss several strategies to reduce and even eliminate burn out. Oftentimes, burn out g
How to answer "Why are you not accepting my insurance?"
In this episode, Gary and Naren discuss the question most existing patients ask when you go out of network, and how you
Your Readiness Checklist
In this episode, Gary and Naren discuss 6 important factors for your dental practice that should be included in your rea
90% of My Patients Have Dental Insurance, Can I Do This in My Practice?
In this episode Gary and Naren discuss one of the most asked questions by dentists to date, can I resign from PPO's when
The Evening 'We Care' Call
In this episode Gary and Naren discuss the importance of building the doctor/patient relationship and how to do that wit
4 Proven Tips to Increase Whitening in Your Practice
In this episode Gary and Naren discuss teeth whitening in the dental practice. Included are 4 tips that have been practi
Hiring 101: How to Attract The Best Possible Team Members!
In this episode, Gary and Naren discuss tips to hire the best possible team members and the 6 goals every dental office
The Best Timing EVER to Reduce Insurance Dependence!
In this episode Gary and Naren discuss the most asked question to date, is now the time to resign from PPO? Gary talks a
How to Attract Fee-For-Service Patients by Working with Small Business Owner Pa
In this episode, Gary and Naren discuss how dental practices can attract fee-for-service patients as well as their small
Making Care Affordable Post COVID-19
In this episode, Gary and Naren discuss some options for making dental care more affordable during the uncertainty that
5 Strategies Thriving Dentists Are Using to Come Back Stronger.
In this episode, Gary and Naren discuss 5 strategies that thriving dentists are using to come back stronger and better d
The Hygiene Landmine You MUST Avoid
In this episode, Gary and Naren discuss hygiene and a major hygiene landmine that your practice needs to avoid. Gary als
How Thriving Dentists Are Using The Virtual Consults
In this episode Gary and Naren discuss virtual consults, the many ways on how you can use it in your practice and how vi
5 Things You Can do From Home to Grow Your Practice
In this episode, Gary and Naren discuss 5 important tasks you can do from home to help your practice continue to grow. A
Lessons From COVID-19
In this episode Gary and Naren discuss some lessons that are being learned throughout the COVID-19 crisis and some bette
Leadership: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
In this episode, Gary and Naren go in-depth on the 7 habits of highly effective people by Stephen Covey and discuss them
COVID-19: Opportunity or Crisis
In this episode, Gary and Naren discuss COVID- 19 and it's many opportunities that you can take advantage of. We all hav
4 Tips to Increase Your Production Every Single Day
In this episode, Gary and Naren discuss 4 tips to increase your production on a daily basis. Make sure you and your team
4 Tips to Fill Hygiene to Capacity
In this episode, Gary and Naren discuss a big problem in the majority of dental practices today: no shows and cancellati
How to Attract Better Patients
In this episode, Gary and Naren discuss the patients who only want services done if their insurance covers it, and how t
How to Train Your Patients to Keep Their Appointments
In this episode, Naren and Gary discuss the ways of training and retraining your patients to keep their appointments. Of
Stay In Your Lane
In this episode, Gary and Naren discuss what it means to stay in your lane and how it can be beneficial to only focus on
First 2 of The 24 Systems For A Thriving Practice
In this episode Gary and Naren talk about the first 2 systems for a thriving practice. Highlights: Introduction to today
The Mastery Ladder
In today's episode Gary and Naren discuss the 4 parts of Dr. Panke's Mastery Ladder in dentistry. Gary also goes in dept
Delta: The 5,000 Pound Gorilla
In today's episode Gary and Naren discuss the 5,000 pound gorilla, also known as Delta Dental. Gary goes in depth on 2 l
The Importance of A 3-Year CE Plan
In this episode Gary and Naren discuss how things have changed in the CE world from before the internet days to now. Gar
Frequently Asked Questions From The 'ILove Dentistry' Facebook Community
In this episode Naren and Gary answer some of the most frequently asked questions from the ILove Dentistry Facebook Comm
Your Past Does Not Need to be Your Future
In this episode Naren and Gary discuss how your past doesn't need to be your future, how you can control your own destin
At The End of The Morning Huddle
In this episode Gary and Naren discuss the morning huddle and an important question to ask at the end of the huddle, plu
The 24 Systems That Made LifeSmiles a Thriving Practice
In this episode Gary and Naren discuss the 24 systems that are important to have in place in your dental practice, which
When to Know You Are Ready to Hire an Associate
In this episode Gary and Naren discuss points to improve your work week and when to know you are ready to hire an associ
Mindset is Everything
In this episode, Gary and Naren talk about mindset and how you should have not only yours but your team's mindset in the
Reciprocity in Action
In this episode, Gary and Naren discuss one of the 6 fundamentals of marketing, reciprocity, and how it can benefit both
How To Deal With Negative Reviews
In this episode Gary and Naren discuss the thorn in every dental practice's side, negative reviews. Negative reviews whe
The Importance of Treating Sleep Apnea
In this episode Naren and Gary discuss sleep dentistry and treating sleep apnea. They also talk about why you should add
The Insurance Concierge
In this episode Gary and Naren talk about the Insurance Concierge, what they do and how they help patients get the most
How to Answer The Question, "Do You Take my Dental Insurance?"
In this episode Gary and Naren talk about how to answer the question, Do you take my dental insurance?, and how to shift
Google EAT Update
In this episode Naren and Gary discuss Google, its major updates and the new EAT update. They also talk about marketing,
Dentistry For Millennials
In this episode Gary and Naren discuss dentistry for millenials, how to make things more comfortable in the office as we
The Pivot – Creating New Chapters in Life, Work And The Thriving Dentist
In this episode Gary and Naren discuss the birth of the first dental podcast and how it came to be, new chapters, new fo
Same Day Dentistry
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The Soft Skills in Dentistry
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Top 3 Practice Metrics
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5 Tips to Eliminate Hygiene Cancellations And No Shows
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A Success Story From a Practice That Has Reduced Insurance Dependence
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