The Productive Dentist Podcast

I fell asleep at the wheel and ran off the road. That was the start of my own sleep apnea journey. This is serious. It saves lives. Doctor, if you want to do one thing as a clinical dentist to make the most difference in the lives of your patients, then get yourself as much education as you can about sleep apnea. Tune in to this episode to learn more.

You're a good dentist. And you do your absolute best for your patients. But your patients don't know that. All they know is that they think it should take one visit to fix their problems, and when it takes longer they get frustrated and angry and blame you. Dr. Bruce B. Baird shares the only thing you need to say to your patients to kill their frustration before it even starts.

"I won't replace dentistry that's not my fault," says Dr. Bruce B. Baird. You can be the best dentist in the world, but if your patients aren't taking care of the good work you do, then it won't last. Join Dr. Baird today as he shares communication strategies that help patients understand the responsibility they have in making their dental work last.

If you listen to this podcast, you believe your dental patients deserve more. Just fixing their teeth when their risk factors will undo all your skilled work isn't good enough for your patients. Tune in today as I share how you can help your patients understand how their choices affect the longevity of their dental work. 

If you want to do work that lasts, you have to build on a good foundation. The healthier a patients mouth, the longer your work will last. But it's tricky…a patient's periodontal risk is not your fault, but it does affect the longevity of your work. Join me today as I share how to diagnose - and educate - your patients on their periodontal risk.

Every dentist needs to hear this: it's not your fault. When patients show up in your chair frustrated with their failed dentistry, it's not your fault. You can do the best work in the world, but if your patients don't take care of their health your work won't last. Therefore, it is vital to educate patients on their risk factors and their role in the damage to their mouths. Join me today as I shar...

I was the worst boss in the world. My team hated me for the first 15 years. But dentistry is all about relationships…and the relationships you build with your team will make or break your practice. So join me today as I share methods and strategies I used that you can apply to your practice so you can have fun doing dentistry with a team that is 100% behind you.

This is the one secret to massive productivity: delegation. Your team is your greatest asset. They want to be responsible. They want to have a say in what happens in your practice. They want to do good work. So join me today for practical advice on getting work off of your plate and setting your team up to increase productivity in your dental practice.

After the 2008 recession, I lost 50% of my portfolio. While I recovered OK, I started looking at expanding my investments into something more stable…real estate. Many independent dentists look to real estate as a secure way to building cash flow and net worth. And it can be, if you do it the right way. So join me and my special guest, Dr. David Phelps of Freedom Founders, for an extended edition o...

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're serious about delivering consistent excellence to your patients then you need SOPs in your practice. Join me today as I break down the how-tos and benefits of SOPs.

Raise your hand if your patients ever stress you out. I've found in my career that the secret to reducing stress and increasing productivity is through communication, by handling patient objections before they become objections. Join me today for a conversation about three things you can do to reduce patient-centered stress in your dental practice.

Have you ever thrown up your hands in frustration thinking "What is wrong with my team?!" We get it. Leading a dental practice is hard. The truth is, your team is probably not waking up every day thinking about how they can make your life difficult. They just don't understand what you want or how they contribute to the success of the practice. Join me today as I answer your questions about leading...

When you're scared or tired, you don't do things that are in your best interest. Join Dr. Bruce B. Baird for this timely reminder to step back from the edge of the cliff, and think about how long you've worked to build your dental practice. It's your most valuable asset; it's your future. So tune in to make sure you get what your business is worth.

There's nothing wrong with being ignorant. All it means is that you don't know everything. But being arrogant means you don't want to listen to anyone else. Join me, Dr. Bruce B. Baird, today for a conversation about the cost of arrogance, and the exponential benefits of seeking out help to grow your dental practice.

Why are you selling your dental practice? So many dentists today are selling their practices because they're burned out or worried they're going to miss an opportunity. I hate to see dentists not getting the value from their practice they deserve. So today I'm going to talk about the thought processes and options that will bring you maximum value when it comes time to sell your practice.

Why are you selling your dental practice? So many dentists today are selling their practices because they're burned out or worried they're going to miss an opportunity. I hate to see dentists not getting the value from their practice they deserve. So today I'm going to talk about the thought processes and options that will bring you maximum value when it comes time to sell your practice.

What are your goals? A lot of people say they have goals for their dental practice….but they don't set themselves up for success. In one of our most-liked episodes, I talk about actionable, practical steps that will help you plan your plan so you can build a practice that gives you the choices you deserve to live the life you want today, while building value for your future.

What is your dental practice really worth? Do you know its true value as seen by a buyer? Listen in as Dr. Bruce B. Baird talks about how you can determine what your practice is worth so you can grow its value to support your future.

Scheduling is the one thing that costs dental practices more in long-term revenue than anything else. It's not fair that you have to deal with this. Listen in to one of Dr. Bruce B. Baird's most popular episodes where he discusses how to work smarter and not harder through productive scheduling in the dental office.

It's sad to me how many people are unhappy in dentistry right now and think that selling their practices is the answer. Join me today as I talk about some thinks that I hope will encourage you and help you discover the opportunities for the future of your dental practice.

How do you hire people in the dental office? If you always hire on skill, but are still struggling to maintain your systems, you may want to look at hiring on personality instead. Join Dr. Bruce B. Baird as he shares how hiring dental team on personality, not skill, saved his systems and solidified his dental office culture.

We all want perfection. But what we should be really aiming for is excellence in how we operate our business, lead our team, and interact with patients. Join Dr. Bruce B. Baird to learn more about operating your dental business with a mindset of excellence.

What does it do to productivity when your team views you as a ticking time bomb? Join Dr. Baird today for insights on managing your emotions so you are the leader your team deserves.

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 problem isn't your team. It's your processes. Today, Dr. Bruce B. Baird shares how he set up his office procedures so the front and the back worked in harmony to give patients an exceptional experience.

There is no perfect team. But there is a way to hire, train, and nurture an all-star team that makes your life easier and takes exceptional care of your patients. Tune in today as Dr. Baird shares practical tips on hiring and retaining and awesome dental team.