The Productive Dentist Podcast

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 a world of new possibilities in retirement. Dr. Baird shares his unique insights on the joys, challenges, and surprising discoveries that come with retirement, while offering wisdom and inspiration to those who are contemplating the next chapter in their life.

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 my career, too. Early on, I’m almost embarrassed to tell you how horrible I was. The better I got as a leader, the better my team got. So today, I want to look at some pointers and things that you can do as a leader that can help you end up with a better team.

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 maintaining the relationships in your life that are important to you? In this episode of The Productive Dentist Podcast, host Dr. Bruce B. Baird draws from his own experiences and insights to tackle the critical aspects of being a dentist and maintaining a healthy work/life balance. Dr. Baird discusses the importance of communicating properly with your spouse, the necessity for balancing professional success with personal well-being, and the significance of planning for a secure financial future.

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 think. Over the years I developed a process in my dental practice called “trust, but verify.” Join me to learn what this can look like in your practice.

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 of being present in both professional and personal spheres. Dr. Baird share insights on optimizing productivity in a dental practice, emphasizing the importance of delegation and collaborative efficiency. Beyond dentistry, Dr. Baird extends the conversation to the challenges posed by technology and the necessity of balancing screen time with genuine human connections.

Dr. Bruce B. Baird talks about the intricacies of team motivation, rewarding your team for higher engagement, and how fostering a team of inclusion, support, and transparency can transform your dental practice for the better. By sharing personal experiences and strategies he’s used for success, Dr. Baird illustrates how incentivizing team members not only improves productivity and profitability, but also cultivates a strong camaraderie among team members. 

Join your host, Dr. Bruce B. Baird, as he navigates the complexities of leadership, delegation, and creating a positive work environment. Explore the struggles many dentists face in letting go of control, the toll it takes on team dynamics, and the key shift needed to become true leaders. This episode sets the stage for a series in which Dr. Baird will dive into the rewards and strategies you can use to elevate the morale of your team. 

Uncertainty surrounds us, and it’s made even worse by external chatter about market fluctuations, looming elections and everything else that takes your focus away from what’s most important in your life. It’s time to stop paying attention to the noise and spend more time working on what really matters: building trust with your patients, providing exceptional care, and setting and achieving goals. In this episode of The Productive Dentist Podcast, your host Dr. Bruce B. Baird encourages you to eliminate the negatives and embrace the positives, as he provides you with tips and insights to better take control of your own destiny.  

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 to bring an associate into your practice, ensuring they understand it’s not just about production, but about delivering exceptional patient care from day one. I’ll share insights on building a strong mentorship relationship, understanding your associate’s goals, and fostering an environment of growth and learning.

In the dental profession, there are quite a few misconceptions and controversies that surround the notion of bringing on a coach or consultant to improve the way your practice runs. In this episode of The Productive Dentist Podcast, your host talks about the collaborative nature of coaching, and how it empowers dentists to achieve new heights they never thought possible. Through his personal experiences, Dr. Baird shares why he believes in the transformative power of coaching.