Dental Practice Coaching

Build a Practice That Provides Personal, Professional, and Financial Satisfaction

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Hi, I'm Gary Takacs

I have spent 42+ years coaching dental practices across all 50 states. During my time as a co-owner of Life Smiles Dental Care, Arizona, I resigned from all 34 PPO plans, kept 80% of patients, and raised the profit margin by 36%. That experience shaped every system I now use with my clients. I also host the Thriving Dentist Show, the #1 dental podcast.

42+
Years coaching
2,200+
Practices coached
#1
Dental podcast

Who this is for

I work with practice owners at different stages. Different problems, same systems.

Early stage

You are doing it all yourself

1-5 years in practice · $1M-$1.5M revenue

You are the clinician, the manager, and the marketer. Your revenue is growing but so is the chaos. You have a team, but you have not built the systems to use them effectively yet.

Growth stage

You have hit a ceiling

5-12 years in practice · $1M-$2.5M revenue

Your revenue has plateaued. You are heavily insurance-dependent and team turnover is draining your energy. You know you need to transition to fee-for-service but you are not sure how to start.

Scale and exit

You are building your legacy

12+ years in practice · $2M+ revenue

You are multi-location or heading there. You want the practice to run without your constant presence, your valuation to reflect what you have built, and a clear path to a clean exit or partnership.

How my coaching works

Every engagement follows the same proven path. The pace is customized to your practice.

Free Strategy Meeting

A no-commitment conversation with me. I will help you understand exactly where your practice stands and where your biggest opportunities are.

Gap Identification

My team and I stay with you at every step. You always know what to do next, in what order, and whether it is working.

System Integration

You gain access to my 24 proven business systems, introduced at a pace your team can realistically sustain.

Continuous Improvement

We track your 9 core KPIs, troubleshoot challenges as they arise, and keep building on the ongoing support that drives real results.

What is included in my coaching

These are the core elements that have driven results across hundreds of practices.

24 proven business systems

Operational systems covering every area of your practice. Overhead, scheduling, hygiene, collections, new patients, team alignment. Introduced at your pace, two systems per month.

One-on-one with Gary

Regular meetings with me personally. Not a junior coach. Not an associate. Every strategic conversation is with someone who has been in your shoes.

9 KPI dashboard

I track the metrics that matter: production, collections, hygiene occupancy, new patients, Google reviews, overhead, and more. Accountability without guesswork.

Reducing insurance dependence

A methodical, phased approach to reducing insurance dependence. Fee analysis, patient communication scripts, and a plan designed to retain your patient base through every transition.

Team training

Verbal skills training, call conversion coaching, case acceptance development, and team sessions that turn your staff into a high-performing unit you love working with.

Dedicated practice advisor

Your advisor checks in with your team regularly, prepares meeting agendas, summarizes sessions, tracks action items, and follows up on progress between coaching sessions.

Ready to see how this applies to your practice?

Book Free Strategy Call

My 24 business systems

Every system addresses a specific operational challenge. They are introduced at your pace, typically two per month, with step-by-step guidance and follow-up support.

Analyze overhead in 5 expense categories
Scheduling template for daily production goals
Hygiene confirmation including at-risk patients
System for the new patient experience
Follow up on unscheduled treatment plans
Collect co-payment at or before service
System to collect Google reviews
System for an effective morning huddle

+16 more systems covering team compensation, patient referrals, insurance claims, hygiene reactivation, perio therapy, and more.

The 6 goals of a thriving practice

These are the benchmarks I have refined over 42 years. Every system I build is designed to help your practice achieve them.

1
Overhead no higher than 60% (ideally 55%) for solo. For 2+ dentists, EBITDA of at least 25%. This is the foundation everything else is built on.
2
Financial independence from your practice. Your practice should be building lasting wealth for you, not just keeping you occupied with a paycheck.
3
A state-of-the-art office with technology that makes dentistry fun for you and effective for your patients.
4
A high-performance team that you truly love and enjoy working with. One that runs systems without your constant direction.
5
Patients you enjoy taking care of. When you reduce insurance dependence, your patient base shifts to people who chose you because they trust you.
6
A treatment mix that gives you satisfaction. A schedule that reflects the clinical work you actually want to do, not just what insurance covers.

Real practices, real numbers

Three different practices.
Three different problems. One coach.

Across active clients: $5.4M+ in collections reached, $340K in annual write-offs recovered, zero patients lost during PPO exits.

Scale and growth
Multi-location practice, Manhattan
  • One location, strong reputation
  • No KPI tracking, ~90% PPO dependent
  • Hygiene underperforming
  • Goal: scale without chaos
CollectionsFrom $3.6M to $5.4M+ (+50%)
New patients/moFrom 50 to 102 (+100%)
Treatment roomsFrom 7 to 14 (+100%)
Google reviews1,100+
Legacy transformation
100-year practice, Wisconsin
  • Solo, same community since 1924
  • Loyal patients, tenured staff
  • $340K/year in write-offs
  • Goal: build a lasting legacy
ProductionFrom $877K to $1.24M (+41%)
PPO dependenceFrom 70% to 1 plan left
Write-offs~$340K recovering
CollectionsFrom $663K to $957K (+44%)
PPO freedom
Solo practice, Gulf Coast Florida
  • Solo practice, burning out
  • PPO dependent, low fees
  • AR ratio out of control
  • Goal: exit PPOs, keep patients
ProductionFrom $1.5M to $1.92M (+28%)
AR ratioFrom 2.06 to 1.2 (-42%)
First PPO exitZero patients lost
Fee positioning80th percentile

What my clients say

★★★★★

"Gary and his team offer value far exceeding expectations, no detail is overlooked. Systems and coaching sessions are presented with enthusiasm and genuine passion."

★★★★★

"Overall I feel the program has been phenomenal. I love how systematic it is. It steps you through every system quite well and helps build a much better practice. A+++"

★★★★★

"I really like the format of team videos and I appreciate how Gary makes himself accessible. The information is relevant and actionable. 10 out of 10!"

★★★★★

"Rating 10/10, based on value for all the Zoom calls, services and materials you provide. Plus, the relationships I'm building with Gary and Naren."

Common questions

What is the time commitment? +
Coaching engagements start with a 12-month commitment on a monthly payment basis. There is no onboarding fee. Implementing 24 systems takes time, and the practices that get the best results are the ones that commit to the process. Most clients renew.
How much of my time does this take? +
You meet with me periodically, and your dedicated advisor handles agendas, reports, follow-ups, and accountability between sessions. Systems are introduced two per month at a pace your practice can realistically implement. The systems are designed to save you time, not add to your workload.
Is the coaching personalized to my practice? +
Yes. Every stage of coaching, from strategizing to execution, is personalized to your practice. We use Monday.com to track performance, provide feedback, and ensure our guidance is always relevant to your specific situation.
Is staff training included? +
Yes. Staff training is built into every system we implement. From scripting and communication skills to role-specific accountability, your team receives the support and tools needed to thrive alongside your leadership.
How many clients do you take on? +
I maintain a strict limit on the client roster because I am the sole consultant. This ensures I can provide personalized attention and recommendations to every client.

Ready to build the practice you have always wanted?

It all starts with one conversation.

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