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.

It doesn’t really matter how old you are – 20, 30, 60, 70 – it can happen anytime in your career. You can start feeling old. This is it, you've reached the pinnacle of your career. But this is what I know about dentists who stay on top: they keep pushing forward, learning new techniques. They don't let the old man in. So today, I want to talk about how you can stay focused on what matters in life so you can live the fulfilling life I believe you deserve. 

Weight Watchers is a well-known program designed to help people lose weight. However, some dentists have their own “losing” program called “Wait Watchers.” These are dentists who see patients with significant oral health problems, and they suggest “waiting and watching” to see what happens. Maybe it’s because they aren’t confident in their clinical skills. Maybe insurance is dictating too much, or perhaps it’s because they can’t get their patients to agree to comprehensive treatment. Whatever the case, you don’t want to be a dentist on Wait Watchers, and this episode of The Productive Dentist Podcast will explain why this approach is problematic, and what steps you can take to avoid it.

Wouldn’t you like to have more time to do the things you want to do with the people you love? If you’re looking to improve your outlook on business ownership, join me in this special episode of The Productive Dentist Podcast in which I discuss the successes, failures, and lessons I’ve learned over more than 40 years as a serial entrepreneur. 

"If you say you can't, then you must." ~Dr. Bruce B. Baird

In this replay episode of The Productive Dentist Podcast, Dr. Bruce B. Baird delves into a philosophy that has shaped his life and career: "If you say you can't, then you must." Dr. Baird explains how adopting this mindset can transform your approach to both personal and professional challenges, making the impossible achievable.

Stay Tuned for:

• The origin of Dr. Baird's philosophy and how it has guided his career and personal life.

• Practical examples of overcoming self-imposed limitations in dentistry.

• The importance of continuous learning and practice to master new skills.

• How to build confidence and achieve high productivity in your dental practice.

As you listen to this episode, ask yourself the following:

• What self-imposed limitations have I set for myself in my practice or personal life?

• How can I reframe these limitations into challenges that I must overcome?

• What steps can I take to improve my skills and achieve higher productivity?

Memento Mori… ”Remember, you will die”. One of my friends gave me a ring with that inscribed on it. And I have to say, it made me stop and think. As dental business owners, we spend so much time wrapped up in the process of working hard that we can lose sight of the bigger picture: what really matters, what are we sacrificing, what legacy are we leaving? Join me today as I unpack a frame of mind that can help you balance your business with your life.

Have you ever wondered what makes PDA tick? Why we do what we do? How it all works? Today, Dr. Bruce B. Baird escorts you behind the velvet curtain for a look behind the scenes at what “member-built-and-driven” means for you and your dental practice… and the answer might surprise you!

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.

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.