Jul 31, 2025
In this episode, Gary and Naren share a simple but powerful 7-step new patient experience that turns first-time visits into lifelong patient relationships. This proven process helps practices break free from the insurance trap and build real connections that lead to better case acceptance, more referrals, and steady...
Jul 24, 2025
Nearly half of Americans avoid going to the dentist, either due to fear or lack of a regular provider. In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah take a deep dive into how dental practices can effectively reach and convert this underserved audience. Discover the psychology...
Jul 10, 2025
Tired of getting the runaround from dental insurance companies?In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah dive into one of the most empowering (and often misunderstood) topics in dentistry: how to stand up to insurance companies using the power of your state’s Insurance...
Jul 3, 2025
Are PPOs quietly undermining your dental practice’s long-term value? In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, host Michael Walker speaks with Brian Colao, Director of the Dykema DSO Industry Group and a leading expert in dental law and transition strategy. Brian explains how rising operational costs,...