Episode 657

Three Most Pressing Issues Facing Dentists Today

Host: Gary Takacs | Published Date: August 14, 2024 | Listening Time: 0:45:31

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Welcome to the new episode of The Thriving Dentist Podcast! We’re diving into the three most pressing issues that are impacting dentists right now. This topic is super relevant and timely, with changes that bring both challenges and opportunities.

We’ll share some fascinating data about these top issues and, more importantly, what you can do about them. Whether it’s navigating new regulations, adapting to shifts in patient expectations, or tackling financial pressures, this episode has got you covered with practical advice and insights.

Tune in to learn how to turn these challenges into opportunities for growth and success in your practice. This is a must-listen episode for anyone looking to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of dentistry. Don’t miss out!

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    Timestamps

    • 00:00:28 – Introduction
    • 00:01:03 – Announcements
    • 00:03:27 – Marketing Tip by Ryan Davies, “How to improve your conversion rates in a term that has to do with when a new patient’s calling your office.”

    CIA Segment

    • 00:08:23 – Three Most Pressing Issues Facing Dentists Today
    • 00:11:40 – Attracting and keeping quality team members
    • 00:12:33 – Rapidly rising practice overhead
    • 00:16:37 – P P O intrusion Preferred Provider organization intrusion

    Q&A Segment

    • 00:27:27 – Q1 – In a recent study club meeting, a couple of my colleagues commented that they are seeing more applicants for job postings. What is your perspective on this?
    • 00:31:47 – Q2 – What are some things we can look at to cut our overhead that will not impact quality clinical care or patient experience?
    • 00:38:00 – Q3 – In your coaching in action segment, you mentioned that 42% of dentists are considering dropping some PPO plans in the next 12 months. Why do you think the another 58%, don’t have this as a goal?
    • 00:42:16 – Q4 – It seems like more dentists than ever are considering resigning. Do you think this pressure might impact PPO plans to come up with better fee schedules?

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      Gary Takacs

      Gary Takacs 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.

      As a dental practice coach, Gary provides guidance for dental professionals on how to create a healthier practice style that lets them deliver excellent patient care while reducing depending on insurance.

      More importantly, Gary’s insights are not just based on theory – as a co-owner of a dental practice, he has first-hand experience in making this transformation from a high-volume and low-fee insurance model to a fee-for-service approach that is more sustainable and promotes a patient-centric and financially healthy dental practice, and he is dedicated to sharing this knowledge with other dental practitioners via the popular Thriving Dentist Show!
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