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Can a hygiene-driven model thrive for PPO dental practices in 2025? Tune into The Thriving Dentist Show with Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah to uncover why a robust hygiene department is your practice’s secret weapon—despite soaring costs and dwindling PPO fees. Discover proven strategies to skyrocket hygiene profits, break free from insurance constraints, and dominate dental SEO marketing. Don’t miss this game-changing episode packed with expert insights to elevate your practice!
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Timestamps
- 00:00:27 – Introduction
- 00:01:01 – Announcements
- 00:03:20 – Marketing tip by Naren Arulrajah on “Why Do Only 5% of Dental Practices Attract 95% of New Patients Through Organic SEO?”
CIA Segment
- 00:07:32 – Importance of a Hygiene-Driven Model
- 00:09:22 – Gary’s Perspective on Hygiene
- 00:11:41 – Ideal Revenue Model
- 00:12:12 – Benefits of the Hygiene Department
- 00:15:21 – Hygiene as a Relationship Builder
- 00:18:09 – Hygienist’s Role in Treatment Acceptance
- 00:19:39 – Economic Challenges with PPO Plans
- 00:22:25 – Need for Granular Analysis
- 00:24:43 – Reducing PPO Dependence
- 00:26:06 – Strategies for Viability
Q&A Segment
- 00:27:58 – Q1: I have never really paid much attention to the numbers in my practice. Where should I begin to evaluate the profitability of my hygiene department?
- 00:32:14 – Q2: I don’t really want to do assisted hygiene in my practice, but could a modified assisted hygiene model work?
- 00:38:00 – Q3: How can I evaluate if it’s possible for my practice to successfully resign from PPO Plans?
- 00:42:32 – Q4: Can you share an example of a the numbers of a practice before and after they resigned from PPO Plans?
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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.