What dentists say
5-star reviews earned across the Thriving Dentist network
Real reviews of Gary Takacs (Thriving Dentist), Naren Arulrajah (Ekwa Marketing), and the wider Thriving Dentist network — from Google, the podcast, Facebook, and live workshops. DMN is pre-launch; member reviews are being collected and will be added here as the network grows.
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Results
What it looks like when it works
Ekwa Marketing reviews from active dental practices.
“Omer and the Ekwa team have helped drive my office greatly in the short time we've worked together. I expressed concerns over my new patient count, calls, and website design — I can proudly say we've hit all-time highs in new patients for my dental office thanks to Ekwa.”
Loc Tong
Google review · Ekwa
“A fantastic marketing company. Very professional, proactive, and easy to communicate with. They keep close track of our marketing metrics and guide us on how to optimize for better results. I'd absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable, hands-on marketing team.”
Paloma O'Donnell
Google review · Ekwa
“My office has used Ekwa for 10-plus years and had great results as well as great customer service. They truly go above and beyond to make sure your office will succeed.”
Brittney Price
Google review · Ekwa
“An hour's worth of knowledge and advice. I love their whole package offer and personalized approach to each client. Well researched, presented and communicated!”
Marie-Louise Ratcliffe
Google review · Ekwa
Trust & credibility
Why dentists keep listening
Thriving Dentist podcast and community reviews of Gary & Naren.
“Gary and Naren are providing an amazing service — clinical experts and management expertise, shared freely. It has changed the trajectory of my career, quite literally.”
Verified listener
Podcast review
“Gary and Naren truly care about our profession and are dedicated to providing the kind of information that helps dental practices thrive. Their ideas have helped our team become more focused on our mission.”
Cathy (front office)
Podcast review
“Invaluable resource for every dentist regardless of the stage you're at in your career.”
Thomas Jordan
Facebook recommendation
“Gary is a wealth of knowledge in dentistry and just a nice guy. Any staff who get the opportunity to listen to Gary will learn.”
Travis Frederickson
Facebook recommendation
“Both Gary and Naren come off as truly genuine people who want to help us succeed.”
Verified listener
Podcast review
“New to the dental industry, this show has truly helped me learn the ins and outs of running a successful practice.”
Patterson Dental professional
Podcast review
Workshops & training
On the live workshops
Feedback from attendees of recent Thriving Dentist live sessions.
“This was one of the best Zoom seminars I've attended since COVID. Well-organized and effective.”
Workshop attendee
Thriving Dentist workshop
“Gary blows me away every time I hear him speak. This workshop gave me ample tools to take back to the office and begin working on immediately.”
Workshop attendee
Thriving Dentist workshop
“This course exceeded my expectations in every way. The content and presentation were both excellent.”
Workshop attendee
Thriving Dentist workshop
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