In this episode of The Thriving Dentist Show, Gary Takacs explores one of the most common challenges dentists face: knowing when a patient is truly ready to say yes to ideal, comprehensive care. He shares a powerful yet simple question that helps reveal your patient's readiness - no pressure, no guessing. You'll also hear a relatable analogy comparing comprehensive dentistry to fine dining, illustrating how the environment you create in your practice plays a key role in treatment acceptance. Gary and co-host Naren Arulrajah dig into mindset shifts, ways to overcome fear of rejection, and how to design a patient experience that supports high-value care. They also discuss practical strategies to reduce PPO dependence and attract patients who truly value the kind of dentistry you love to provide. If you're ready to increase case acceptance and help more patients say yes to life-changing care, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Listen now!