The Productive Dentist Podcast

Dr. Bruce Baird and Dr. Wade Kifer reveal how trust, risk-based diagnosis, and consistent team alignment deliver care that patients say yes to, beyond PPO limits.

Dr. Bruce Baird reveals how shifting responsibility back to patients through education and clear communication frees dentists from unnecessary stress and builds a stronger practice.

Dr. Bruce Baird shares how preparing patients for potential failures—before they happen—reduces stress, builds trust, and strengthens referrals.

Difficult patients are rarely truly difficult, they are often just confused, misaligned, or reacting to unclear communication. In this episode, Dr. Bruce Baird shares how valuing your team, improving communication, and creating a family-like environment in your practice transforms stress into confidence and productivity.

Dr. Bruce Baird breaks down why money talk feels uncomfortable and how to change it. Discover how shifting your team’s mindset about value and affordability can transform case acceptance, reduce friction, and help you get paid what you're worth.

Dr. Bruce Baird shares how mastering communication eliminates stress, builds trust, and drives productivity without adding more patients.

Dr. Bruce Baird reveals how misalignment creates stress for dentists, teams, and patients and how Clinical Calibration eliminates friction so your practice can grow with purpose.

You’ve hit your goals. The practice is thriving. Patients love you. But now you’re asking what’s next? In this solo episode, Dr. Bruce Baird speaks directly to dentists at the top of their game. From lifestyle to legacy, here’s how to define success beyond the schedule.

Dr. Bruce B. Baird and the Productive Dentist Academy have helped thousands of doctors through turning points in their careers. In this episode, Bruce tackles the most common but often unspoken question mid-career dentists face: what’s next? From burnout to rediscovery, this episode shares real guidance and powerful mindset shifts for dentists at a crossroads.

Startup practice? Avoid years of chaos by scheduling to productivity from day one. Dr. Bruce Baird shares exactly how to design your schedule, case presentation, and clinical time to maximize growth while minimizing stress.

In this candid episode, Dr. Bruce Baird shares why most team problems aren’t really team problems—they’re leadership problems. Learn how better onboarding, clearer expectations, and courageous conversations can radically change the culture, productivity, and future of your dental practice.

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Baird and Dr. Wade Kifer discuss the importance of learning from mentors and courses, then implementing that knowledge to create a more enjoyable, less stressful dental practice. They emphasize that success in dentistry comes not from inventing something new, but from consistently applying what works.

In this episode of the Productive Dentist Podcast, Dr. Bruce B. Baird sits down with the renowned Dr. Paul Etchison—host of the Dental Practice Heroes podcast and author of the book Dental Practice Hero. Together, they dive into a candid discussion about the challenges and rewards of modern dentistry, from mastering communication and leadership to dealing with difficult patients and navigating the rise of DSOs.

Dr. Bruce B. Baird and Dr. Jackson Bean reflect on their shared history, mentorship, and transformative experiences in dentistry, while discussing innovative techniques, the importance of patient-centered care, and the value of mentoring the next generation of dentists. 

Explore the inspiring journey of Dr. Tuan Phan, the Dental Maverick, as he shares his path from associate dentist to practice owner, the power of setting ambitious goals, and how taking control of your career can lead to financial freedom and personal fulfillment.

In this episode of the Productive Dentist Podcast, Dr. Bruce Baird reveals specific ways you can create predictable growth in your dental practice. Dr. Bruce Baird explains the power of year-end planning, production analysis, and team alignment to make the upcoming year your most productive one yet.