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In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence podcast, Gary Takacs interviews Dr. Bill Hang about the crucial topic of airway awareness in dentistry. Dr. Hang emphasizes the link between airway function and overall health, urging dentists to recognize signs of airway issues in their patients. He discusses strategies for integrating airway assessments into routine evaluations and highlights the importance of patient education regarding airway health.

Dr. Hang also underscores the need for ongoing education for dentists, encouraging collaboration with other healthcare professionals to address airway concerns comprehensively. His insights provide valuable knowledge for dental professionals seeking to enhance patient care and improve health outcomes through a focus on airway awareness.

Episode Timestamps

  • 01:19 – Airway Awareness with Dr. Bill Hang
  • 01:24 – Live event announcement: Thriving Dentist Live Workshop in Austin, Texas.
    Topic: Grow Your Practice To Full Potential And Achieve An Effective Work-life Balance! The Blueprint to kickstart your year in 2025 February 1st, Time 9 to 5 pm, Location – City of Austin, TX, Register https://www.thrivingdentist.com/austin/ 
  • 03:13 – Self-introduction of Dr. Bill Hang
  • 04:34 – Turning point in Dr. Bill’s practice.
  • 06:03 – Adding Airway Management in the category of High-Value Services.
  • 07:28 – Dentistry as being life-saving
  • 10:17 – Health issues associated with airway
  • 16:56 – Getting started in their airway awareness journey.

Resources


Gary Takacs

Gary Takacs One of Gary's most significant achievements as a dental practice management coach is transforming his own practice, LifeSmiles, from one that was infected with PPO plans, no effective marketing strategy, and an overhead of 80% to a very successful dental practice that is currently one of the top-performing practices in the US.

With over 2,200 coaching clients, Gary has first-hand experience transforming insurance-dependent practices into thriving and profitable practices.

Through his Personalized Coaching Program, Gary shares access to the systems, strategies, processes, and experience gained over 41 years of coaching dentists and transforming over 2200 practices worldwide.

Learn More: www.thrivingdentist.com/coaching/
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Naren Arulrajah

Naren ArulrajahAs CEO of Ekwa Marketing, Naren has over a decade of experience working with dental practices and helping them attract the ideal type of patients to their practices. It is his goal to help dentists do more of the type of dentistry they love with the help and support of effective digital marketing.

Ekwa’s "Done-For-You" Digital Marketing model blends fundamental persuasion principles with an all-in-one Digital Marketing solution to help your ideal patients find you and choose you for reasons other than being on their insurance plan.

If you’re interested in finding out if Ekwa is the right fit for you and your practice, book a Free Marketing Strategy Meeting with Ekwa’s Marketing Director, Lila Stone.

Book Free Marketing Strategy Meeting: www.lessinsurancedependence.com/marketing-strategy-meeting/

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