DEPTH. INTEGRITY. SERVICE.

Dr. Bruce B. Baird

Bruce B. Baird, DDS is a well respected cosmetic and family dentist in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. His practice is located in Granbury, Texas. Dr. Baird’s expertise as an implant dentist has afforded him the skill to perform dental implant surgery and restorations since the mid-1980s. In 1990, he established the Texas Centers for Implant Dentistry, a mobile practice that allowed him to work with more than 25 doctors in the region. Recognizing his ability to help other dentists to achieve the same success he has experienced in his practice, Dr. Baird partnered with Victoria Peterson, RDH to create Productive Dentist Academy. The Academy has been an invaluable resource to dentists nationwide.

Editorial Highlights with Dr. Bruce B. Baird

• Get off the roller coaster: Scheduling for productivity, not time
• Snoring or dying? There’s a difference
• How do you get off the dental roller coaster? Get real.
• Get off the dental roller coaster
• How do you get off the dental roller coaster? Get risky.

Victoria Peterson

Victoria Peterson combines 30 years of dental entrepreneurial experience with a degree in Spiritual Studies to bring a refreshing approach to business. Victoria is the CEO & co-founder of Productive Dentist Academy, a four time recipient of Inc5000 fastest growing privately held companies. She has also been awarded 2013 Silver Stevie Female Entreprenuer of the Year. She is an advisor to Dental Entrepreneur Women (DeW) and on faculty with Dental Speakers Institute, and spends time each year in mission work in the Dominican Republic.

Editorial Highlights with Victoria Peterson

• Women in Dentistry: The Sky’s the Limit
• Why marketing alone can never perform the common uncommonly well
• Mamma Mia! Media, Marketing and the Power of Mom’s Purse
• Navigate the rough waters of the insured/non-insured patient mix like a pro
• Reclaim your sanity as a leader with this 3 part strategy
• What can gratitude and faith do for your business?

Regan Robertson

“I believe at the heart of every business is the people and groups it serves. As a leader, I am responsible for developing and steering initiatives that create a positive transformation that enhances client experiences, employee satisfaction, and the overall market.

Success lies within teamwork. Fostering the collaboration between like minded businesses and teams to achieve the best results possible is a driving factor in my life. I help weave the vision of the company throughout divisions in a way that is consistent and translates seamlessly to the market.

My personal passion is in supporting the arts. A graphic designer, illustrator, and color guru at heart, it is our duty to help the next generation experience as many opportunities at flexing their creativity muscles as much as possible”.

Renee Lewis

Patti Sooy, RDH, BS

Patti Sooy is a speaker and author with 30 years of clinical, restorative, laser, practice management, dental hygiene, and business development coaching experience. In the past 9 years, she has helped her clients grow over $60,000,000. Patti also has experience as a clinical and restorative hygiene instructor at Eastern Washington University and continues to speak annually to the EWU graduating dental hygiene class. Her skills include office management, financial reporting, and new patient treatment coordination. Patti has been with PDA since 2009 where she develops training programs that allow doctors to grow their practices and lead their teams to success.

“What our doctors appreciate the most from our Coaching program is that we provide a ‘safe place’ to vent frustrations. We give them peace of mind that we can help them handle their challenges and create wealth.”

Christine Uhen, GDH, BA

Christine started her career as a dental hygienist and expanded her extensive clinical experience to include surgical assisting and office management.  She went on to start a business in which she had national speaking engagements, became a published author, wrote and developed successful marketing strategies and worked as dental business consultant for both general and specialty dental practices.

Christine joined the Productive Dentist Academy in 2007 as a Business Development Coach.  She has used proven skills and strategies to help dentists and their teams enhance communications, improve office efficiency and elevate patient care standards which led to their business success.

Currently, as PDA’s lead Business Strategist, Christine oversees the onboarding of all new clients by designing implementation strategies that move dental practices toward achieving higher levels of success through exceptional patient care.

The top 3 questions I hear from doctors are:

1. How do I create financial freedom in 5 years or less?
2. How can I be more productive without ‘working so hard’?
3. How can I get my team to support me?

I take great pride in providing tangible solutions to help my doctors achieve their goals.

Bren Barbour

“I have over 30 years of experience in management and coaching general, periodontal, orthodontic and oral surgery dentists. I am passionate about being a part of the PDA team, and am grateful for the opportunities to assist dentists and their teams in achieving new levels of success.”

Deidra Bentley

“Working with PDA provides me the unique opportunity to partner with dentists and their teams. It is through this partnership that I have the honor of seeing dentists meet their goals, team members reach new heights in their careers, and patients experience dentistry at a higher level. It is thrilling to see stress replaced with prosperity. That is truly life changing.”

Valerie Kendrick

Joanne Miles

Kari Miller

“What I enjoy most about my job is helping doctors achieve their goals by holding them accountable for their own vision, increasing productivity and profitability while reducing everyday stress in the office, and reenergizing their teams.”

Robyn Ramirez

Robyn is passionate about strengthening emotional intelligence to help others overcome limiting beliefs, break cycles of negativity, and interact in more constructive, productive ways. She provides solid strategies to help manage stress and turn frustration into positive action, career success and personal well-being.

Callie Ward

“I absolutely love to help doctors and teams learn how to set goals, create action steps and then celebrate their success. To be surrounded by positive people is addicting! I love my job!”

Jenni Bollman

“Passionate about marketing, dentistry, food, and working out (so I can eat more food).”

Sara Hansen

Annette Stevenson

Kathryn Gilliam, RDH, BA, FAAOSH

Kathryn Gilliam, RDH, BA is a published author, consultant, and speaker who is passionate about empowering dental hygienists to elevate the standard of care for their patients. Under Kathryn’s guidance, dental hygienists become oral health care providers who powerfully impact the lives and health of their patients.

Comprehensive periodontal care results in improved systemic health and creates loyal patients who accept treatment and refer family and friends. This practice builder is a win-win for patients and care providers.

Jodie Heimbach, RDH, BS

Jodie Heimbach, RDH, BS graduated from the Fones School of Dental Hygiene and O’Hehir University. After practicing in general, pediatric, and periodontal practices, Jodie joined Sunstar Americas in 2008, winning several awards in recognition of her efforts. Jodie has also served in various roles in the New Jersey Dental Hygienists Association including past President. She is a sought-after speaker and published author of several RDH Magazine and RDH E-Village newsletter articles. In 2008, Jodie received selected the RDH magazine/ Sunstar Award of Distinction. Jodie loves mentoring others to work smarter not harder, specifically by using her mastery of technology to implement streamlined systems. Jodie is dedicated to empowering dental practices to educate their patients in how to achieve optimal oral and general health.

Katy Cameron, RDH

Machell Hudson, RDH, FAAOSH

Machell Hudson, RDH, FAAOSH, is the Director of Oral/Systemic Wellness for Granbury Dental Center and a Hygiene Consultant with Productive Dentist Academy. She is certified in laser, trained in Productive Dentist Academy methods of productivity, attended the BaleDoneen Method Preceptorship. She fell in love with the dentistry at 24 when she became a dental assistant, though that career was short lived as she quit to attend dental hygiene school. She has worked as a hygienist for Dr. Bruce Baird at Granbury Dental Center for 10 years where she has applied her passion for hygiene and helping people. Machell feels blessed to have a job where she is able to positively impact the lives and health of her patients who she considers as family. When she is not buried in books studying the oral/systemic connection she can be found playing outside, walking her dog, or spending quality time with her son who she considers to be her biggest blessing.

JoAnne Gray

Shandra Aragon

Sommer Carrol

“One of the biggest challenges facing assistants is time – time for training and time for patient care. Another challenge is earning the trust of the doctor in gaining more responsibilities once we are trained. The most rewarding part for assistants is the patient relationships – we really love our patients!”

Matt Hutchings

Amy Angelli

Spencer Pope

“You can’t depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus.” – Mark Twain

Rachele Bates

“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style” – Maya Angelou

Indra Black

“If you get tired, learn to rest, not to quit.” – Banksy

Yananai Chiwuta

Michael Cox

“If you’re not prepared to be wrong, you’ll never come up with anything original.”

Jason Damaris

Robyn Damaris

“You can always smell the roses when you’re running with them in your hand.”

Ken Davenport

“In everything you do, always be kind.”

Rick Holman

“He who controls the website controls the quotes.” – Socrates

Cathy Mason

Robert Niles

“Squeeze the nickel until the buffalo poops!”

Heather Roberts

“The older you get the better you get, unless you’re a banana.” – Betty White

Sipho Sibanda

Shaun Spence

“Clear alcohols are for rich women on diets.”

Jennifer Hinsley

How may I help you? I’m your first point of service as you begin your journey with the Academy. I’m happy to assist you with pre-seminar homework, hotel reservations, or any special needs that you may have. My passion is to handle the details so that our doctors and teams can focus on growth and success. Working with PDA for over 5 years, I’ve been honored to witness the accomplishments of so many dental offices. Please let me know how I can support you!

Dana Salisbury, MBA, SHRM-CP

“I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and a desire to enjoy the world,” E.B. White once wrote. “This makes it difficult to plan the day.” – Adam Grant.

Stacy Deemer

Kari Stoddard, MBA, MSA

“I never lose. I either win or learn.” – Nelson Mandela

Kashmere A. Fitch, MA

Hillary Kelly

“You are never lost, you are simply on a new adventure.”

Dr. V. Brian Gagliardi

Chad Johnson, DDS, FAGD

Dr. Chad Johnson is a practicing general dentist in Iowa.

He has served as Visiting Faculty at Spear Education in Scottsdale, AZ as part of the CEREC Mentor Group, used CAD/CAM and CBCT since 2011, and has served as a CEREC Trainer. He graduated from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 2005 and is a Fellow of the AGD. He is the immediate past president of the Iowa Academy of General Dentistry, and he also participates in the AACD, the AAFE, and the ALD. In addition, he is a Diplomate of the International Dental Implant Association. Passionate about digital dentistry and practice management, Dr. Johnson is dedicated to helping doctors actualize their potential within their practices. In his spare time, he enjoys swimming, cycling, and recreational basketball.

Chris Moriarity, MA, FA

“If the Academy had a front door, that’s where you’d find me. Doctors and teams reach out to me everyday to see what we might accomplish together. I’ve spent years listening to doctors and teams from across the county describe the highs and lows of the profession. I’ve given hundreds of dental webinars and spoken at dozens of events on topics ranging from communication and marketing to dental caries. It’s absolutely amazing to watch our clients develop and I am humbled everyday by the trust and faith they have in the Academy”.

Editorial highlights with Chris Moriarity

• Complex terms and simple solutions
• 5 Questions every patient should ask before getting a dental implant
• How a $30,000 Ferrari helps with case acceptance
• You can’t pay bills with branding
• One act play
• Numbers don’t lie… or do they?