Dr. Leonard “Len” Tau isn’t just The Reviews Doctor—he helped write the playbook for turning Google stars into scheduled new patients. A former practice owner who finished with 2,000+ reviews at a 4.7★ rating, Len founded iSocial Reviews (acquired by Birdeye in 2014) and now leads Birdeye’s dental division, advising 11,000+ practices. He’s a nationally requested speaker and host of the Raving Patients podcast—when it comes to reputation and ROI, Len is the guy dentists call.

In this Bite-Size Dental Marketing episode, we get ultra-practical: why Google reviews dominate patient choice, the thresholds that unlock ROI for your practice, how “review velocity” beats your competitor, and the simple in-office workflow to collect consistent reviews—without nagging patients. We also dig into listings/NAP consistency, Map Pack visibility, and how AI summarizes your reputation for patients before they click your website.

What You Will Learn In This Episode💡

• Why Google Reviews matter—and why they should be your #1 focus

• How to consistently increase the number of Google reviews you get

• Why reviews matter for Dental SEO and Google rankings

• Why your reviews are more important than ever with Google’s AI

• The future of reviews in dental marketing

Get in Touch With Dr. Len Tau 📲

Website: drlentau.com

Email: len@drlentau.com

Text/Cell: (215) 292-2100

LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook → “Dr. Len Tau”

Supercharge Your Dental Practice — Sept 26–27, 2025, Ft. Lauderdale (Pier 66 Resort). Use code RAVING to save $100.

It’s not enough to be seen online—you must tell a story. Generic SEO tactics like "dentist in [city]" or saying you'll treat your patients like family don't cut it anymore. Google has become smarter, and so have your potential patients. That’s where Story-E-O comes in. At Pain-Free Dental Marketing, we don’t create content to please Google; we craft messaging that resonates with people and showcases your practice's unique story and authentic values. You need to market what makes your practice truly stand out—the why behind your practice and what you stand for. It’s not enough to only attract patients; you must connect with the ones who value what you offer.

In this four-part series, the Pain-Free team explains why it's important for your dental marketing to evolve across SEO, paid advertising, and social media. We’ll show you how being your authentic self in every marketing channel will help you attract the right patients—not just any patients.

Gary Takacs isn’t just a dental practice coach—he’s one of the most respected voices in the profession. For over 40 years, he’s been helping dentists create practices they truly love—ones that are financially successful, clinically exceptional, and deeply patient-focused. He’s known as the Godfather of dental podcasting and the founder of the Thriving Dentist Show, the world's most widely listened-to dental podcast. Gary has guided thousands of dentists toward reducing insurance dependence, building profitable hygiene departments, and creating cultures where teams and patients thrive.

In this episode, Gary shares a blueprint for growing a sustainable, people-first practice from strengthening your hygiene department to taking control of insurance adjustments and building systems that make your life easier.

5 Things You’ll Learn in This Dental Podcast

• How to Build a High-Performing Hygiene Department: Gary shares proven ways to boost production, elevate patient care, and make hygiene a true growth engine.
• Innovative Strategies for Reducing Insurance Dependence: Learn how to keep more of what you earn while protecting patient relationships.
• Communicating Insurance Changes with Patients: Discover how to explain adjustments and policy shifts in a way that builds trust, not frustration.
• The Power of In-Office Membership Plans: How to design plans that create steady cash flow and patient loyalty.
• Creating Systems for Long-Term Success: Gary’s framework for building repeatable processes so your practice runs smoothly—even when you’re not there.

Connect with Gary Takacs Website: https://www.thrivingdentist.com/Gary's Podcast: https://www.thrivingdentist.com/podcast-show/Upcoming Events: https://www.thrivingdentist.com/events/