DEPTH. INTEGRITY. SERVICE.

Dr. Bruce Baird

Dr. 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 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

Regan is the President & Chief Marketing Officer for Productive Dentist Academy. As an award-winning marketing professional she is driven to help business owners communicate their vision so they can capture the market share they deserve.

A certified Storybrand Guide, Color Consultant for Eiseman & Associates and member of the Women Presidents’ Organization, Regan understands the importance of using messaging to generate revenue growth and make a lasting impact in the community. She is also the co-host of Everyday Practices podcast with Dr. Chad Johnson.

Renee

Patti, RDH, BS

Patti 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, 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

“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.”

Valerie

Joanne, FAADOM, RDA

Joanne has a contagious passion for dentistry that started in 1986. As an RDA, she worked in the admin and management side of dentistry while doing chairside work. She then transitioned into full-time management and consulting where she worked in general dentistry, endodonics, pediatrics, periodontics, ambulatory dental anesthesia, and orthodontics. She also has extensive experience in multi-unit operations management and as a trainer in all aspects of the front office and office management.

As a Business Growth Consultant with Productive Dentist Academy, she sees herself as a safety net so others can jump and find their brilliance. Her goal is to elevate all roles in the dental field through professional development so they can maximize their potential and personal values.

Kari

“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.”

Callie

“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!”

Sara

Annette

Danielle

Kathryn, RDH, BA, FAAOSH

Kathryn, 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, RDH, BS

Jodie, 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.

Machell, RDH, FAAOSH

Machell, 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.

Sommer

“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

Amy

Spencer

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

Rachele

“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

Yananai

Michael

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

Robyn

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

Ken

“In everything you do, always be kind.”

Rick

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

Cathy

Chandler

Robert, CISSP

“Squeeze the nickel until the buffalo poops!”

Heather

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

Sipho

Shaun

“Clear alcohols are for rich women on diets.”

Dana, 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, RDH

Kari, MBA, MSA

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

Kashmere, MA

Hillary

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

Dr. Gagliardi

Dr. Johnson, DDS, FAGD

Dr. 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.