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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Episode 220 – Overcoming Fear Leads to Confidence
“If you say you can’t do something, then you must.” ~Dr. Bruce B. Baird In this enlightening episode of The Productive Dentist Podcast, Dr. Bruce B. Baird delves into a topic that resonates deeply with dental professionals: overcoming fear to achieve confidence. Inspired by insights from Dr....  Read More
Episode 219: Where Do You Start to Grow Your Practice?
“I can take somebody who is right out of school and I can get them clinically proficient to do almost any kind of dentistry in two to three years.” ~Dr. Bruce B. Baird In this important and enlightening episode of the Productive Dentist Podcast, host Dr. Bruce B. Baird welcomes PDA VP of Client...  Read More
Episode 218: Associates Deserve Clinical Calibration
“On the backside of fear we find confidence. And once we’re confident we begin doing more procedures.” ~Dr. Bruce B. Baird In this special episode of the Productive Dentist Podcast, PDA co-founders Dr. Bruce B. Baird and Dr. Victoria Peterson announced the launch of the game-changing Clinical...  Read More
Episode 217 - Requested Replay: How Do They Know What You Do?
“It doesn’t matter how good you are if you don’t have people sitting in your chairs.” ~Dr. Bruce B. Baird So, you’re a great communicator with fantastic technical skills? That’s awesome. But none of that matters if you don’t have people in your chairs. I’ve seen this over the years. A dentist has...  Read More
Episode 216 - Requested Replay: 5 Areas of Focus
“Everyone should have the same goal: we’re going to take great care of our patients. That is what is really going to grow your dental practice.” ~Dr. Bruce B. Baird I get asked all the time: “What are the most important things I need to do to run a successful dental practice?” It’s a pretty...  Read More
Episode 215 - Requested Replay: Ignorance & Arrogance
“I’ve never understood people who don’t want help. If you’re struggling with something, it makes sense to reach out to people who have successfully handled what you’re having problems with.” ~Dr. Bruce B. Baird There’s nothing wrong with being ignorant. All it means is that you don’t know...  Read More
Episode 214 – Requested Replay: Keep the Old Man Out
Today I’m going to talk about something that hit me between the eyes. It doesn’t really matter how old you are – 20, 30, 60, 70 – it can happen anytime in our career. I lost one of my best friends this year and I found that I started feeling old. This is what can happen anytime in your careers:...  Read More
Episode 213 – Requested Replay: The Waiting is the Hardest Part
“You’re not doing your patients any favors because their dentistry is going to get more expensive every year you watch and wait.” ~Dr. Bruce B. Baird Waiting and watching. Why do dentists do that? Why, when you have a patient come to you with a total trainwreck in their mouth, would you only do a...  Read More
Episode 212 – Requested Replay: Lessons from Serial Entrepreneurship
“I want you to get to a place where you can devote more time to doing the things you want to do with the people you love.” ~Dr. Bruce B. Baird In the last 42 years, I’ve started no less than 20 businesses. Some were successful (like Productive Dentist Academy), and others – while they didn’t end...  Read More
Episode 210 – Requested Replay: Memento Mori
“It’s never too early to start thinking about the things that will outlive you.” ~Dr. Bruce B. Baird I was given an unusual gift by one of the doctors who attended a PDA Productivity Workshop. It was a skull ring with the words “Memento Mori” inscribed on the inside. For those who don’t know,...  Read More
Episode 209 – Requested Replay: What Does PDA Do?
“We didn’t set out to do it, it was our members who said we want you to do this.” ~Dr. Bruce B. Baird Have you ever wondered what makes PDA tick? Why we do what we do? How it all works? And most importantly, what it means for you and your dental practice? If you are a regular listener of this...  Read More
Episode 208: Navigating Uncertainty
“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 207: Guiding Your Associate to Success
“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 206 – Requested Replay: Hiring & Training Your Team
“My preference is to hire people based on personality. With the right personality, the skills and systems can be taught.” ~Dr. Bruce B. Baird What criteria do you use to hire people in your dental office? Do you hire people who have a lot of experience? I used to do that. But if you’re the type of...  Read More
Episode 205 – Requested Replay: When the DSOs Come Knocking
“There’s so much pressure from the DSOs right now…what’s in it for you?” ~Dr. Bruce B. Baird You’ve probably gotten at least one unsolicited offer from a DSO. I’d be more surprised if you haven’t and those numbers can look very tempting when you see all the zeros on the end. But it that really...  Read More
Episode 204 – Requested Replay: Defining Private Equity
“Dentistry is the star right now. It’s what private equity wants.” ~Dr. Bruce B. Baird You’ve probably heard the term “private equity” thrown around a lot recently. Well the reason is private equity is a natural part of the conversation about DSOs and consolidation of the dental market. But what...  Read More
Episode 203 – Requested Replay: The Power of Comprehensive Diagnosis
“There’s nothing that kills me more than a patient who has been strung along and is paying so much more than if they had just done it right the first time. ” ~Dr. Bruce B. Baird There are two kinds of dental offices. One is running behind, the team is stressed out, the doctor is rushed, and they...  Read More
Episode 202 – Requested Replay: Improving Case Acceptance
“If I can get in relationship with the patient during the exam process, then the financial arrangements are much easier.” ~Dr. Bruce B. Baird I get this question all the time, “What’s the ideal when presenting financial options?” Well, that might not be the right question to ask. I get it. You run...  Read More
Episode 201 – Requested Replay: Setting Expectations for Your Team
“I struggled with setting expectations without being a prima donna or overbearing.” ~Dr. Bruce B. Baird A doctor recently emailed me this question: “How can I as the doctor – through my leadership – build the skills to set expectations and promote accountability with my team?” I get variations on...  Read More
Episode 199 – Transitions: DSOs vs. Private Practice
“Private practices should learn how to make their practices as attractive to sell as possible – even if they don’t want to sell them.” ~Dr. Paul Goodman In this episode of award-winning The Productive Dentist Podcast, your host Dr. Bruce B. Baird is joined by Dr. Paul Goodman of Dental Nachos....  Read More
Episode 198 - So You Want To Open A Practice?
“It all depends on who you are, where you’re located, and ultimately what type of practice that you want to have.” ~Dr. Bruce B. Baird Dental professionals are greeted with a plethora of decisions to make when contemplating the establishment of their own dental practice. That’s why, for this...  Read More
Episode 197 - What Do You Think About Coaching?
“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 196 – The Future is Bright
“There are lots of dentists out there who would love to be mentors. Find someone who is doing things the way you want to do them, and learn from them.” ~Dr. Bruce B. Baird Drawing inspiration from the recent passing of legendary country musician Toby Keith, Productive Dentist Podcast host Dr....  Read More
Episode 195 - Rewarding for Team Engagement
“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 This podcast is a continuation of episode 192 (“Are You A Micromanager?”) in which your host, Dr. Bruce B. Baird, discusses the...  Read More
Episode 194 – Self Reflection & the Dental Practice, Part 2
“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 the previous episode, Dr. Bruce B. Baird (host of The Productive Dentist Podcast) and...  Read More
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