The Productive Dentist Podcast
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The Productive Dentist Podcast
The Productive Dentist Podcast features Dr. Bruce Baird, America’s Most Productive Dentist, as he shares the wisdom and knowledge he has gained in over 30 years of dentistry. A pioneer in dental implants, scheduling, leadership, and practice management, Dr. Baird has a wealth of knowledge he is eage...
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The Calibration Imperative (E.258)
Dr. Bruce Baird sits down with Dr. Jackson Bean to explore why “calibration” is essential if you want consistent diagnostics, strong associate trainin...
Care Before Coverage (E.257)
Dr. Bruce Baird and Dr. Wade Kifer reveal how trust, risk-based diagnosis, and consistent team alignment deliver care that patients say yes to, beyond...
The Dentist Doesn’t Have to Carry It All (E.256)
Dr. Bruce Baird reveals how shifting responsibility back to patients through education and clear communication frees dentists from unnecessary stress...
Handling Failures with Grace (E.255)
Dr. Bruce Baird shares how preparing patients for potential failures—before they happen—reduces stress, builds trust, and strengthens referrals.
Difficult Patients Are Often Confused Patients (E.254)
Difficult patients are rarely truly difficult, they are often just confused, misaligned, or reacting to unclear communication. In this episode, Dr. Br...
Financial Conversations Don’t Have to Be Awkward (E.253)
Dr. Bruce Baird breaks down why money talk feels uncomfortable and how to change it. Discover how shifting your team’s mindset about value and afforda...
Communication = Productivity (E.252)
Dr. Bruce Baird shares how mastering communication eliminates stress, builds trust, and drives productivity without adding more patients.
The Real Stress in Dentistry (E.251)
Dr. Bruce Baird reveals how misalignment creates stress for dentists, teams, and patients and how Clinical Calibration eliminates friction so your pra...
The Next Recession (E.250)
In this solo episode, Dr. Bruce Baird speaks directly to dentists who’ve weathered 2008, survived COVID, and are eyeing the horizon with justified cau...
Top of My Game: What’s Next (E.249)
You’ve hit your goals. The practice is thriving. Patients love you. But now you’re asking what’s next? In this solo episode, Dr. Bruce Baird speaks di...
At a Crossroads: What’s Next (E.248)
Dr. Bruce B. Baird and the Productive Dentist Academy have helped thousands of doctors through turning points in their careers. In this episode, Bruce...
Start Up the Right Way (E.247)
Startup practice? Avoid years of chaos by scheduling to productivity from day one. Dr. Bruce Baird shares exactly how to design your schedule, case pr...
Fix Your Team Issues by Fixing Yourself (E.246)
In this candid episode, Dr. Bruce Baird shares why most team problems aren’t really team problems—they’re leadership problems. Learn how better onboar...
You Don’t Have to Reinvent Dentistry to be a Success (E.245)
In this episode, Dr. Bruce Baird and Dr. Wade Kifer discuss the importance of learning from mentors and courses, then implementing that knowledge to c...
Leadership & Communication in Dentistry (E.244)
In this episode of the Productive Dentist Podcast, Dr. Bruce B. Baird sits down with the renowned Dr. Paul Etchison—host of the Dental Practice Heroes...
Mentorship and Mastery in Dentistry (E.243)
Dr. Bruce B. Baird and Dr. Jackson Bean reflect on their shared history, mentorship, and transformative experiences in dentistry, while discussing inn...
From Dental Associate to Dental Maverick (E.242)
Explore the inspiring journey of Dr. Tuan Phan, the Dental Maverick, as he shares his path from associate dentist to practice owner, the power of sett...
Self Reflection & The Dental Practice, Part 2 (E.241)
Continuing the conversation from Episode 239, Dr. Bruce B. Baird (host of The Productive Dentist Podcast) and Regan Robertson (co-host of Everyday Pra...
3 Questions Every Dentist Must Ask Before the New Year (E.240)
In this episode of the Productive Dentist Podcast, Dr. Bruce Baird reveals specific ways you can create predictable growth in your dental practice. Dr...
Self Reflection & the Dental Practice, Part 1 (E.239)
If you’ve ever said to yourself, “I wish I knew then what I know now,” then this episode is for you. Dr. Bruce B. Baird joins Everyday Practices Denta...
Successfully Implementing SOPs in Your Dental Practice (E.238)
SOPs are a simple way to get massively productive. I know it can sound boring - I see people’s eyes glaze over when I say the word “SOP” - but if you’...
When Dentists Have an Excellence Mindset (E.237)
We all want perfection, but what we should aim for is excellence in how we operate our business, lead our team, and interact with patients. Join Dr. B...
Breaking Down the “Us vs. Them” Mentality: Building Unity in Your Dental Practice (E. 236)
It’s a major issue in most dental offices. The “us vs. them” mentality of the admin team at the front desk and the clinical team in the back. The prob...
Get the Freedom to Put Patients First (E.235)
In this powerful episode, we’re diving into the concept of freedom - what it really means and how we can achieve it, both in business and life. Dr. Br...
Retiring the Way You Want (E.234)
After more than 42 years beside the dental chair, Dr. Bruce B. Baird shares his candid reflections on transitioning from a bustling dental practice to...
Episode 233: Requested Replay: Know Your Team
If you've ever asked yourself, "How do I fix my team?" then keep listening. The answer is simple, but it's not always easy. I had to deal with this in...
Episode 232: Requested Replay: Creating Balance
What would it be worth to you if you could organize your business in a way that you worry less about your day-to-day, and more about building and main...
Episode 231: Requested Replay: Memoirs of the Worst Boss Ever
Do you want a great team who handles everything exactly how they’re supposed to? Does that sound like magic? It’s actually simpler than you might thin...
Episode 230: Requested Replay: Leveraging Time
In this episode of The Productive Dentist Podcast host Dr. Bruce B. Baird reflects on the profound impact of leveraging time efficiently and the art o...
Episode 229: Requested Replay: The Motivated Team
Dr. Bruce B. Baird talks about the intricacies of team motivation, rewarding your team for higher engagement, and how fostering a team of inclusion, s...
Episode 228: Requested Replay: What's Your Management Style?
Join your host, Dr. Bruce B. Baird, as he navigates the complexities of leadership, delegation, and creating a positive work environment. Explore the...
Episode 227: Requested Replay: Do Things Differently
Uncertainty surrounds us, and it’s made even worse by external chatter about market fluctuations, looming elections and everything else that takes you...
Episode 226- Requested Replay: Mentoring Your Associate
Have you ever brought an associate into your practice only to find they weren’t meeting your expectations? In this episode, we explore the ideal way t...
Episode 225: Requested Replay: What Can Coaching Do For You?
In the dental profession, there are quite a few misconceptions and controversies that surround the notion of bringing on a coach or consultant to impr...
Episode 224: The Fast Track to Success
Lessons From a Young Dentist Producing $1,000 an Hour
In this episode of The Productive Dentist Podcast, Dr. Bruce B. Baird sits down with his n...
Episode 223: Unlock the Secret to Successful Cosmetic Dentistry
A relationship-driven approach to elevate your practice
Are you a cosmetic dentist - or do you wish to do more cosmetic dentistry in your practi...
Episode 222: So You Want to Build a Successful Business
If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “I want to be just like that successful dentist down the street,” then this episode of The Productive Dentist...
Episode 221 - Different Types of Sellers
In this episode of The Productive Dentist Podcast, Dr. Bruce B. Baird breaks down the three main types of sellers: the retiring dentist, the dentist l...
Episode 220 - Overcoming Fear Leads to Confidence
In this episode of The Productive Dentist Podcast, Dr. Bruce B. Baird dives into a topic that tends to resonate deeply with dentists and dental profes...
Episode 219: Where Do You Start to Grow Your Practice?
In this important and enlightening episode of the Productive Dentist Podcast, host Dr. Bruce B. Baird welcomes PDA VP of Client Services Brent Hogan,...