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 share how to incorporate risk factor discussions into your diagnosis and treatment planning discussions.

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 of The Productive Dentist Podcast filled with insights on real estate investment for the independent dentist.

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 your dental teams.

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.