Less Insurance Dependence Podcast

There's always a certain percentage of patients that will either cancel or not show up for appointments and leave their dentist hanging. In this episode, Gary and Naren talk about the best way to resolve this issue - retraining your patients to keep their appointments. If you're frustrated with last-minute cancellations and no shows, you're going to get a lot out of this episode, so be sure to give it a listen!

Are you a "decathlete dentist"? One who believes that the only way to be successful is to do everything? This particular outlook is a common misconception and originates from a scarcity mindset. You can do what you love and still be successful at the same time. In this episode, Gary and Naren address this notion and talk about how dentists can find happiness, success, and enrichment while only doing the type of dentistry they love.

The truth is most practices are not systems-driven, and not being so can leave you as the practice owner, handicapped in situations when the people you have depended on to run your practice are no longer able to support you. Having a systems-driven practice is one of the fundamental keys to a Thriving Practice, and in this episode, Gary walks you through two of his 24 systems to help you get started.

Today's episode was inspired by a concept that was first introduced by the famous Dr. Pankey. According to Dr. Pankey, the Mastery Ladder describes four different categories that dentists fall into, with the top of the ladder representing dentists that have achieved mastery status. Listen as Gary and Naren explain what this concept is all about and how dentists can get to the top of the Mastery Ladder.

Delta Dental is the 5000-pound gorilla in the insurance industry. In this episode, Gary and Naren discuss the tremendous pressure Delta Dental has on the dental industry and why you should consider dropping your PPO plans before it's too late. If you are a dentist who is frustrated with insurance companies and is considering pulling the plug, this episode will help you decide!

Continued Education is essential to stay current with the latest developments, skills, and new technologies in dentistry. Unfortunately, dentists often neglect CE for a myriad of reasons. In today’s episode, Gary and Naren discuss the importance of a 3-year CE plan, along with the changing landscape of dental education.

In this episode, Gary and Naren answer some of the most frequently asked questions in the I Love Dentistry Facebook Community! Gary answers these questions in-depth, drawing from experience gained in his practice LifeSmiles Dental Care. Listen Now!

It is not just the beginning of a new year but a new decade. In this episode, Naren and Gary discuss how your past doesn’t need to be your future, how you can control your destiny, and make this year your best year yet. This episode is full of tips to help you break away from insurance dependence and achieve your goals.

The morning huddle is probably the single most effective meeting that you can have with your team. In this episode, Gary and Naren discuss the importance of a relationship-driven practice, morning huddle, and an important question to ask at the end of the huddle. Listen to this episode to learn how not to muddle your huddle!

Systems ensure that your practice keeps going like clockwork, no matter what. In this episode, Gary and Naren discuss the 24 Systems that helped Gary transform LifeSmiles from an underperforming practice into one that is at its peak performance. This episode is full of information that you can use immediately to help transform your practice.