Dr. Schmidt talks with Gary Takacs on strategies that assist in the transformation from high-volume/low fee insurance dependency to a fee for service model. During this discussion, he shares lessons in cost accounting to communication that shows consumers what they have to gain from a patient-centric practice.

Takacs is a well-known presence in dental practice consulting. He is co-host of the Thriving Dentist Show Podcast, Founder of the Thriving Practice Academy and Co-Owner of LifeSmiles Dental Care. He brings deep knowledge of the individual elements of business success together with genuine compassion for the dilemma of the dentist in today’s insurance-driven culture. As the host of a couple of podcast series, Gary guides dental professionals to a healthier practice style that lets them deliver hallmark-level quality of care.