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In this episode of The Thriving Dentist Podcast, Gary asks an important question: “Can You Afford To Spend Enough Time With Your Patients?” Many dentists feel pressure to rush through appointments, but Gary explains why spending quality time with your patients is actually the key to building a thriving practice.
Gary Takacs shares practical advice on how the right practice model can help you balance patient care with profitability, ensuring that you’re not just treating patients but building meaningful relationships. By spending more time with patients, you’ll create a practice that offers personal fulfillment, professional satisfaction, and financial success. If you’re looking for ways to enjoy your work more and make a bigger impact on your patients, this episode is for you!
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Timestamps
- 00:00:28 – Introduction
- 00:00:56 – Announcements
- 00:03:08 – Marketing Tip by Ryan Davies on “What more can I do outside of Google Reviews to improve Social Proof?”
CIA Segment
- 00:10:14 – Can You Afford To Spend Enough Time With Your Patients?
- 00:11:45 – Dentistry is a people game
- 00:13:41 – Creating a thriving practice
- 00:17:46 – Is that everything about being a P P O practice?
- 00:19:37 – “You only have one chance to make a great first impression”
Q&A Segment
- 00:27:30 – Q1 – I often feel rushed during appointments. How can I find time to connect more with my patients without falling behind schedule?
- 00:30:23 – Q2 – How can I attract more new patients who value a relationship driven practice?
- 00:36:48 – Q3 – Can you recommend resources to help me transition to a relationship-driven model for my new practice?
- 00:40:02 – Q4 – How do you make sure that the personal connections with patients do not feel post or artificial?
Resources
Gary became a successful practice owner by purchasing a fixer-upper practice and developing it into a world-class dental practice. He is passionate about sharing his hard-earned insights and experiences with dental practices across the globe.