The Productive Dentist Podcast
The Productive Dentist Podcast
The Productive Dentist Podcast features Dr. Bruce B. Baird, America's Most Productive Dentist, as he shares the wisdom and knowledge he's gained in 30+ years of dentistry to help dentists become more productive and live better lives.
Productive Dentist Podcast

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The Real Stress in Dentistry (E.251)
WHAT THIS EPISODE REVEALS Most dentists think stress comes from production demands, difficult patients, or financial conversations. The truth? Stress comes from misalignment. When your philosophy isn’t shared across your team, patients hesitate, tension builds, and the burden falls squarely on...  Read More
At a Crossroads: What’s Next (E.248)
“You’re at a crossroads—and that’s okay. It means you’re ready to grow.” ~Dr. Bruce B. Baird In this raw and empowering episode, Dr. Bruce Baird continues his What’s Next series by addressing one of the hardest yet most pivotal moments in a dentist’s life: the moment when it stops being fun....  Read More
Start Up the Right Way (E.247)
In this solo episode, Dr. Bruce Baird answers a vital question from a startup dentist: "How do I schedule for productivity from the beginning?" Bruce lays out a clear and powerful roadmap that flips the traditional scheduling mindset on its head. Instead of squeezing new patients into hygiene or...  Read More
You Don’t Have to Reinvent Dentistry to be a Success  (E.245)
“Dentistry is one of those really wonderful professions where… if you excel, when you go to the courses that you want to go to, and you do the things that you find fun and challenging, it makes your dental career really fun and interesting.” ~Dr. Bruce B. Baird Join us for an insightful episode of...  Read More
From Dental Associate to Dental Maverick (E.242)
“When you micromanage and when you are doing everything by yourself, then you don’t really have a team.” ~Dr. Bruce B. Baird Are you taking control of your future, or is your practice running you? In this inspiring episode of the Productive Dentist Podcast, Dr. Bruce B. Baird welcomes special...  Read More
Self Reflection & the Dental Practice, Part 2 (E.241)
“You’ve always said there is no silver bullet to success… but there is a silver bullet, and that’s taking great care of your patients and the rest will follow.” ~Regan Robertson Continuing the conversation from , Dr. Bruce B. Baird (host of The Productive Dentist Podcast) and Regan Robertson...  Read More
3 Questions Every Dentist Must Ask Before the New Year (E.240)
“When you micromanage and when you are doing everything by yourself, then you don’t really have a team.” ~Dr. Bruce B. Baird Are you running your practice by the seat of your pants and you’re exhausted? In this episode of the Productive Dentist Podcast, Dr. Bruce Baird takes you through a...  Read More
Self Reflection & the Dental Practice, Part 1 (E.239)
“There is nothing more heartbreaking than to witness somebody get to the stage where they’re ready to transition or retire and they realize, ‘Oh no. I didn’t prepare.’” ~Regan Robertson Have you ever found yourself pondering, “If only I knew then what I know now?” If you have, then prepare to be...  Read More
Successfully Implementing SOPs in Your Dental Practice (E.238)
“SOPs are crucial to the success of your business.” ~Dr. Bruce B. Baird They’re your game plan, your playbook. Standard operating procedures. SOPs. I know it sounds like really boring stuff. As soon as I say the word “SOPs” I can see people’s eyes glazing over. But think about it this way: You...  Read More
 When Dentists Have an Excellence Mindset (E.237)
“I think we all want perfection, but what we should really be aiming for is excellence.” ~Dr. Bruce B. Baird I want to do the best restorations I can do. I want to take care of patients in an uncommon way. I want to run my practice with excellence as the guide. I want to go above and beyond the...  Read More
Breaking Down the “Us vs. Them” Mentality: Building Unity in Your Dental Practice (E. 236)
“For the good of the patients, the ‘us vs. them’ environment in your office has to be reworked.” ~Dr. Bruce B. Baird It’s a major issue in most offices. The “us vs. them” mentality of the front office and the clinical team. I think we can all agree that we want to have a team where everyone is on...  Read More
Get the Freedom to Put Patients First (E.235)
“There’s a freedom that comes when you’re truly in control.” ~Dr. Bruce B. Baird 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. Bruce B. Baird, Victoria Peterson S.s.D., and Regan Robertson share...  Read More
Retiring the Way You Want (E. 234)
“People that don’t get involved in something, they die, and they die quick.” ~Dr. Bruce B. Baird In this episode of the Productive Dentist Podcast, host Dr. Bruce B. Baird takes listeners on a journey into retirement, as he reflects on his 42 years in the operatory and contemplates his transition...  Read More
Episode 233: Requested Replay: Know Your Team
“Know your team. Know who they are. Know about them, about their families, where they grew up. Take notes, and smile.” I recently spoke with a doctor who was struggling with his team: he had run through two teams and is on this third in 2 years. You might be wondering the same thing he was: How do...  Read More
Episode 232: Requested Replay: Creating Balance
“Nobody ever says I wish I had worked 14 hours a day instead of 12.” ~Dr. Bruce B. Baird What would it be worth to you if you could organize your dental practice in a way that allows you to worry less about the daily grind and focus more on nurturing the relationships in your life that truly...  Read More
Episode 229:Requested Replay: The Motivated Team
“I want you to be able to take great care of your patients, have low stress, and have a business that you’ve always dreamed of… and that is possible!” ~Dr. Bruce B. Baird Your host, Dr. Bruce B. Baird, discusses the core principles of team motivation and rewards, offering invaluable insights he’s...  Read More
Episode 228: Requested Replay: What's Your Management Style?
“I knew I was a micromanager because that’s the way I grew up. My dad was a Marine aviator and there was no gray area. It was either ‘my way or the highway.’” ~Dr. Bruce B. Baird In this episode of the Productive Dentist Podcast, your host Dr. Bruce B. Baird explores an important topic that just...  Read More
Episode 226-Requested Replay: Mentoring Your Associate
“It’s OK to be a mentor to an associate because this is your job, this is your practice, and these are your patients.” ~Dr. Bruce B. Baird Have you ever brought an associate into your practice only to find they weren’t meeting your expectations? Maybe their root canals weren’t up to par, or their...  Read More
Episode 225: Requested Replay: What Can Coaching Do For You?
“A coach is somebody who helps you do things that you never thought you’d be able to do.” ~Dr. Bruce B. Baird This episode of The Productive Dentist Podcast serves as a rallying call for dentists to approach professional development with an open mind and an eagerness to evolve. Your host, Dr....  Read More
Episode 222: So You Want to Build a Successful Business
  “If you want to be a top-performing dentist, you have to have a top-performing team.” ~Dr. Bruce B. Baird In this episode of The Productive Dentist Podcast, Dr. Bruce B. Baird dives into one of the most common aspirations among dentists: growing their practice into a multi-million-dollar...  Read More
Episode 123 - Should I Sell My Dental Practice? (Part 1)
“Why are you selling? You might be right on the cusp of a really valuable practice.” ~Dr. Bruce B. Baird I’ve been talking to a lot of dentists in their mid 30s and 40s who are selling their practices. Now it makes sense for people my age to be selling our practices - we are ready for...  Read More
Episode 110 – How Do You View Dental CE?
“When I walk into a CE course I challenge myself to not think the same way again. And then I go back to the office with an implementation strategy.” I have a question for you to think about today: Why do you go to CE? What is your goal when you attend a course and what do you hope to take away...  Read More
Episode 109 - Legendary Dental Leadership
“Leadership is a lifetime endeavor. It's not something you just know. But there are a few keys to making it much easier." What I've striven for most of my career is to develop a legacy of legendary leadership. In my opinion, legendary leadership is about training, supporting, and empowering your...  Read More
Episode 107 – Dental Practice Buy-In
“As you know, being a dental business owner isn’t easy. But it’s human nature for an associate to see a successful dental practice and think ‘Oh, being an owner must be pretty easy.’” I got a question from a listener recently and it’s a really good one: I am a 44-year-old solo doctor. I built my...  Read More
Episode 106 - Love, Respect, and Divorce in Dentistry (Part 2)
“I was under so much pressure that I forgot about the things that were most important in my life, my family.” In Part 1, I shared a little bit about my experience with divorce and dentistry. This is a topic that is hard, but it’s prevalent in our industry. Early in my career, I was sitting in an...  Read More
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