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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Difficult Patients Are Often Confused Patients (E.254)
"If you do not value your team, they will not value you. Your team is your family, and when patients know that, everything changes."  – Dr. Bruce Baird Dentistry can be one of the most rewarding careers, but it can also be one of the most stressful. Many dentists feel overwhelmed by demanding...  Read More
Financial Conversations Don’t Have to Be Awkward (E.253)
“Everyone is price sensitive—until they understand the value. If you don’t shift their mindset, they’ll never say yes.” - Dr. Bruce Baird What This Episode Reveals Most dental teams dread talking about money. But here’s the truth, it’s not the patient, it’s the process. In this episode of...  Read More
Communication = Productivity (E.252)
“When you get the communication right, productivity takes care of itself.” – Dr. Bruce Baird WHAT THIS EPISODE REVEALS Most dentists think they need more patients to grow. But often, the real bottleneck isn’t your schedule, it’s your team’s communication. In this episode, Dr. Bruce Baird...  Read More
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
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 caution. But instead of fear, Bruce calls for action. This episode reframes how we prepare for recessions not by retreating, but by building something...  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
Fix Your Team Issues by Fixing Yourself (E.246)
"You’re not really fixing team problems—you’re fixing yourself." ~Dr. Bruce Baird Dentists often complain about bad teams. But the hard truth? It's usually a leadership gap. In this straightforward and practical episode, Dr. Bruce Baird shares decades of wisdom on how to stop blaming the...  Read More
 Leadership & Communication in Dentistry (E.244)
“What is needed more in dentistry is communication skills and leadership, but I find that most people want to listen about profit and money.” ~Dr. Paul Etchison In this episode of the Productive Dentist Podcast, Dr. Bruce B. Baird sits down with the renowned Dr. Paul Etchison—host of the Dental...  Read More
Mentorship and Mastery in Dentistry (E.243)
“We focus on hourly productivity and taking incredible care of whoever’s sitting in that chair.” ~Dr. Jackson Bean Join Dr. Bruce Baird as he welcomes Dr. Jackson Bean, a trailblazer in modern dentistry and one of the first participants in the Productive Dentist Academy’s (PDA) transformative...  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
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 231: Requested Replay: Memoirs of the Worst Boss Ever
“In dentistry, it’s so much more fun when you have a team that is 100% behind your work.” ~Dr. Bruce B. Baird I was the worst boss ever. The first 15 years of my practice, my team hated coming to work. If something didn’t get done, I would rant and rave. Now, I have a world-class team who are...  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 227: Requested Replay: Do Things Differently
“There’s no such thing as a bad month in your business. If it’s a bad month, do things differently.” ~Dr. Bruce B. Baird Uncertainty is all around us, and it gets worse when we take in all of the outside noise about market fluctuations, looming elections, possible economic downturns, and so much...  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 223: Unlock the Secret to Successful Cosmetic Dentistry
“It’s about relationships. It’s about building a connection with that patient.” ~Dr. Bruce B. Baird In this episode of the Productive Dentist Podcast, Dr. Bruce B. Baird takes a deep dive into the world of cosmetic dentistry, offering invaluable insights that can transform your practice. With...  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
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