The Thriving Dentist Show Podcast
1) How to Move Patients From Basic Treatment to Comprehensive Dentistry
How do you move patients from basic, insurance-driven dentistry to comprehensive care they truly value? In this episode of The Thriving Dentist Show, Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah unpack why traditi...Show More
2) From Operatory to Algorithm, How AI is Shaping Modern Dentistry with Dr. Amreesh Khanna
In this episode, Gary talks with Dr. Amreesh Khanna about how AI is changing dentistry. They explore how OraQ helps dentists give more consistent care, improve case acceptance, and even connect dental...Show More
3) What Does it Take for You to be Truly Happy as a Dentist?
What does it truly take to be happy as a dentist? In this powerful and reflective episode of The Thriving Dentist Show, Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah explore why so many dentists feel burned out, un...Show More
4) How to Grow Without Adding More Insurance Plans
In this episode of The Thriving Dentist Show, Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah explore how dental practices can grow without adding more dental insurance plans. They unpack the real cost of PPO partici...Show More
5) Start 2026 the Right Way: Five Decisions Every Thriving Dentist Needs to Make!
Start 2026 with clarity and confidence. In this episode, Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah share five key decisions every dentist should make to build a more profitable, less stressful practice this yea...Show More
6) 2025 Year in Review. What Thriving Practices Did Differently
In this special New Year's Eve episode, Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah reflect on the biggest lessons and transformations dental practices experienced in 2025. From navigating inflation, staffing sho...Show More
7) How to Thrive with Fewer Days doing Chairside Dentistry
In this episode, Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah share a practical plan for dentists who want to move toward a 4-day workweek without sacrificing income. They explain the numbers behind cutting a day,...Show More
8) How to Grow Your Practice with Sleep & Airway Services in 2025
In this episode, Gary and Naren dive into a major growth opportunity for dentists—sleep and airway services. They talk about why sleep apnea is a serious but often untreated problem, and how dentists ...Show More
9) Designing a Career -- and Life -- You Love; A Conversation with Dr. Whitney D. Weiner
In this inspiring conversation, Gary Takacs interviews Dr. Whitney Weiner, periodontist, multi-location practice owner, and Chief Growth Officer at Icon Dental Partners. They explore Whitney's journey...Show More
10) How to Create a Remarkable New Patient Experience Online
Your first impression used to happen at the front desk. Now, it happens online—before a patient ever calls. In this episode, Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah break down how your website, reviews, and G...Show More