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Why Good Dentists Avoid Hard Conversations?

18 February 2026 · 37:33

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Gary TakacsNaren Arulrajah

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In this episode of The Thriving Dentist Show, Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah explore why many dentists avoid hard or "crucial" conversations—and how that avoidance can quietly limit practice growth, leadership effectiveness, and personal fulfillment. Gary breaks down how DISC personality styles and conflict avoidance are wired into many dentists, why behavioral mastery is just as critical as clinical excellence,…

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