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. As the host of a couple of podcast series, Gary guides dental professionals to a healthier practice style that lets them deliver hallmark-level quality of care.

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.

He is a published author, progressive rock fan, biker, businessman, and a family man – Gary Takacs always has unique perspectives to share.

Academic Qualifications

• A summa cum laude alumnus of the University of Oregon.
• Holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) History at the University of Oregon.
• Honorary Omicron Kappa Upsilon Member.
• Instructor at Midwestern University School of Dental Medicine (Glendale, AZ).

Professional Background

• Owner of LifeSmiles Dental Care in partnership with Dr. Paul Nielson and Dr. Tim Schmidt.
• Founder and Owner of the Takacs Learning Center (since 1989).
• Founder of the Thriving Dentist Show, the #1 Dental Podcast on iTunes & Google Play and has been downloaded by
• Dentists in 178 countries.
• A Dental Practice Coach.
• Co-host of Less Insurance Dependence Podcast.
• Instructor on ‘Business of Dentistry’ at The Pankey Institute (Key Biscayne, FL).

Teaching Background

• Consistently recognized as one of the most entertaining speakers in Dentistry.
• Gary frequently addresses dentists and team members at national dental meetings, regional seminars, and study club meetings in the United States and internationally as well.
• Gary has spoken at most of the major Dental Conferences in the US.
• Gary is also frequently invited to speak at International Conferences. He has spoken in the following Countries; Canada, England, Scotland, Dominican Republic, Jamaica and China.

Publications

• Gary has published over 350 articles on practice management topics in professional publications.
• His articles have been published in leading journals including;
  • Dentistry Today
  • Dental Management
  • Dental Update
  • DentalPractice & Finance
  • AGD Impact
  • Dental Business Today
  • Dental Economics
  • Many State Journals.
• Gary also publishes the highly-acclaimed written blog titled, Keep Smiling!