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.

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.

In this episode of The Productive Dentist podcast, host Dr. Bruce B. Baird tackles a question about the ever-changing landscape of dental careers. He begins reflecting on the legacy of his grandfather Dr. Harry Lampa, and shares how the concept of selling dental practices has evolved from the 1950s and 60s to the 70s and 80s, and now today. And then Dr. Baird discusses the shift in the mindset of newer generations of dentists who are not looking to work relentlessly, but have balance with their careers and personal lives - and what they can do to achieve it.

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.

How do you approach dental CE? Do you view it as a checkbox forced on you by your state board, or is it an opportunity to make your dental practice better? Today, I'm talking about the mindset and strategies you can employ to get the most out of your CE experiences.

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.

How mature are you in your practice of dentistry? I'm not talking about how mature of a human being you are but where are you as a dental practice owner and clinician. Here's an example: you can be the most highly skilled technician and not be able to get your patients to say yes to treatment. That's not a very high level of maturity. So today I want to talk about how you grow your dental maturity by being wise about who you're listening to and how you're taking steps to craft the business you want.

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.

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.