The Thriving Dentist Show

In this show, Gary interviews Bradley Bale MD and Tom Larkin DDS, both doctors & authors of best-selling books recognized worldwide as authorities on the oral/systemic connection. This interview provides groundbreaking news on the newest scientific research published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), proving that periodontal disease is a contributing cause of cardiovascular disease. They also share why Physicians and Dentists need to work together and how to make this happen.

In this Show, Gary interviews Mark Costes, who is a priceless resource for Dentists. He shares tips to help Dentists take action on what they learn. Mark's list of fantastic four books will serve as a guide to help you implement what you learn. He shares in detail the blessing and the curse of being a perfectionist, how to develop a systems-driven practice, the power of abundance thinking, why persistence is a powerful trait, and how to know when you are ready to expand to more than one practice.

In this Thriving Dentist Show, Gary interviews his friend Jon Nelson on exactly how Dentists can successfully compete with the corporate offices and DSOs by mastering digital marketing. They discuss why digital directories are so important, the concept of data suppression, & the power of microsites. Learn why strategic paid search should be part of every Dentist's digital marketing plan along with the appropriate marketing budget and how to measure the success of your marketing campaigns.

There is a disproportionate interest among dentists in marketing to add new patients. Whilst a steady stream of new patients is important to practice, it is also essential that you focus on retaining existing patients. In this week's episode, Gary speaks to Weston Lunsford, Founder and CEO of Dental Intel on tips to grow your practice without adding new patients. Together they discuss the importance of data visualization metrics and a host of new information that you can use to drive growth in your practice. Listen Now!

Gary interviews his friend Michael McHenry, President of Even Stevens, one of the hottest restaurant concepts in the US. Together they draw parallels between these two distinctly different businesses and what they can teach us on how to build a positive Team Culture and Cause Marketing. If you are a dentist who is passionate about making a difference, this episode is for you. Listen Now!

Research shows that 76% of all Americans age 35+ are missing at least one tooth. This statistic underscores the importance of dental implants. In this episode, Gary speaks to Dr. Philip Gordon on how to build the implant component in your practice. Together they discuss how dentists can achieve their full implant potential through the foundation of knowledge and leadership. Listen Now!

Good health is essential if you are to achieve your full potential as a Dentist. This week Gary has invited his mentor, Dr. Uche Odiatu to share his 7 strategies to make 2017 your healthiest year yet. You will love Uche's wisdom and passion for health and fitness. Listen Now!

Business lessons can be learned from surprising places. This week Gary interviews his friend Brett Rutherford, a retired "Green Beret" on what he learned in his military career and his education to build a successful financial services company. In this interview, Gary and Brett discuss; The specifics of how to do a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis, the importance of conducting an internal and external SWOT analysis, and a host of other topics. Listen Now!

The Pankey Institute has been an incredible resource for the Dental Profession for many years. This week Gary sits down with Ricki Braswell, the President and CEO of the Pankey institute. Ricki is a passionate advocate for the dental profession and together they discuss why dentistry must be patient-focused, what distracts Dentists from focusing on the patient and a host of other topics that are relevant to dentists today. Listen Now!

Dr. James Goolnik managed to successfully transform his single operator practice into a premier multi-disciplinary practice. This week, Gary has invited his long-time friend to share some of his wisdom on how a multi-disciplinary practice works and how you can successfully adding specialists to your existing dental practice. Listen Now!