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20 Year Anniversary - Productive Dentist Academy

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PDA 20th Anniversary Conference Special

September 12-14, 2024 in Frisco, TX

Productivity Workshop

Clinical Calibration Institute

Investment Grade Practice™

Has the daily grind replaced your passion for dentistry?

Get The Business And Life Of Your Dreams!

This full-immersion conference is proven to reduce the stress of practice ownership so you can focus on great patient care with a streamlined team and boost income with more time off.

All-Star Dental Experts

All-Star Dental Experts

Connect With Your PDA Tribe

Connect With Your PDA Tribe

Guarantee Your Growth

Guarantee Your Growth

Get The Frameworks to Live Your Dreams:

Productive Scheduling and Systems

Comprehensive Diagnosis & Treatment Planning

Leadership for Business and Life

Patient Financial Access to Care

Authentic Marketing

Clinical Calibration

September 12-14, 2024
Frisco, TX

Doctor: $2,195 pp
Team Member: $1,495 pp

AGD Accredited for
17 DENTAL CE CREDITS

NEW!

20th Anniversary Curriculum

Customize your agenda with topics and All-Star speakers that can help you spend more quality time with patients, improve case acceptance, and give you the schedule and business of your dreams. Presentations are on the main stage and in breakout sessions.


Announcing Clinical Calibration Institute™

A limited seating 2.5 day intensive training course for doctors and associates that includes real-world clinical calibration and diagnostic skills in action and runs concurrently with the PDA Conference.

17 CE Credits

PRODUCTIVITY

Learn how to maximize efficiency in your systems and schedule.

  • Mindset of Productivity with Dr. Bruce B. Baird
  • The Journey of a Productive Dentist with Dr. Eric Roman and Dr. Maggie Augustyn
  • New: Scheduling to Productivity: interactive learning for scheduling precision WATCH NOW

COMPREHENSIVE DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT PLANNING

Master patient communication so you can help patients get optimal health.

  • Comprehensive Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
  • New: Case Acceptance with Bruce B. Baird & Jackson Bean WATCH NOW
  • Diagnosis and Communication by Risk Factors
  • Clinical Calibration with Hygiene
  • New: Comprehensive Dental Hygiene Case Studies

FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP

Prioritize the long-term sustainability of your practice and open access to care for patients.

  • Patient Financing
  • New: Patient Paths to Profit Peaks: Eliminating Practice Money Leaks WATCH NOW
  • New: Financial Freedom as a Business Strategy WATCH NOW

LEADERSHIP

Develop you and your team’s leadership muscles to drive practice performance.

  • New: From Prisoner to Producer with Dr. Jeff Buske
  • New: Emerging Leaders Mastermind
  • New: Find Your Mojo: Exceptional Dental Leadership
  • New: Dental Media Leadership Panel
  • New: Strategies for Winning Teams in Dentistry

DENTAL MARKETING

Differentiate yourself in the market without discounting your services.

  • New: Active Listening in Marketing
  • New: Mastering the Media: Strategic Content Development WATCH NOW
  • How to Use Authenticity to Attract Ideal Patients
  • New: Transforming Your Dental Practice with Employer Branding

CLINICAL CALIBRATION INSTITUTE™

Close the gap between clinical skills and case acceptance.

  • The Productive Roadmap with Dr. Bruce B. Baird
  • Calibrating Your Life and Career with Dr. Eric Roman
  • Step-By-Step Walk-Through of Risk Factors with Dr. Wade Kifer
  • Clear Aligner Calibration and Education with Alison Lacoursiere
  • Extraordinary Career Growth with Dr. Lincoln Harris
  • Real-World Clinical Calibration in Action with Dr. Jackson Bean
  • Introducing Our Newest Colleague... Dr. A.I. with Dr. Parag Kachalia
  • Digital Workflow With Robotics with Dr. Jon Ehlers
  • Interactive Hands-On Technology Lab: Milling, Robotics, Intraoral Scanners, Lasers, A.I. Diagnostic Imaging Analysis, Training Simulation Head

Emmitt Smith

Keynote speaker

Pro Football Hall of Fame Running Back Entrepreneur

Meet Emmitt Smith

All-Star Dental Speaker Line-Up

Each speaker has been carefully curated to align with our philosophy of productivity so that you receive world-class knowledge and an exceptional experience in every session.

“Loved the PDA speakers! They were roaring with positivity and full of knowledge.”
– Kaci Urbanczyk

Emmitt Smith
Pro Football Hall of Fame Running Back, Speaker, and Entrepreneur

An NFL icon, Emmitt Smith’s astounding career spanned 15 seasons. His standing records include most career rushing yards and most career rushing touchdowns. Three championship rings, eight Pro Bowls, and spots in the Pro Football Hall of Fame and NFL’s 100 All-Time Team enshrine him in sports history. But his pursuit of excellence didn’t stop after football. Today, the father of five is a philanthropist, Dancing with the Stars champion, successful entrepreneur, author, and motivational speaker.

Dr. Bruce B. Baird

Dr. Bruce B. Baird

Dr. Bruce B. Baird has a lifelong commitment to dental excellence. A nationally renowned cosmetic dentist, Dr. Baird is an international teacher and speaker on cosmetic, reconstructive, and implant dentistry, business management, and communication development. He is an Honored Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantology and is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry.

Dr. Baird is the co-Founder of Productive Dentist Academy, a business consulting, marketing, and education company, and founder of Compassionate Finance, a financial services company offering payment solutions for dentists and other healthcare providers. He is a best-selling author and the host of The Productive Dentist Podcast recently voted as the People’s Choice winner of Best Dental Podcasts of 2023.

Victoria Peterson, S.s.D

Victoria Peterson, S.s.D

Victoria Peterson, S.s.D combines 30 years of dental entrepreneurial experience with a Doctorate in Spiritual Studies to bring a refreshing approach to business. She is the CEO and co-founder of Productive Dentist Academy, a business consulting, marketing, and educational company named 4 times on the Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest growing privately held companies in America. Dr. Peterson is an international speaker and author, and the recipient of the Silver Stevie Female Entrepreneur of the Year award. She is an advisor to Dental Entrepreneur Women and on faculty with Dental Speakers Institute, and hosts the Investment Grade Practices Podcast.

Dr. Jackson Bean

Dr. Jackson Bean

Complete Dental Care

Regan Robertson

Regan Robertson

Chief Communications Officer

Dr. Wade Kifer

Dr. Wade Kifer

Northwest Arkansas Family Dental

Dr. Maggie Augustyn, FAAIP, FICOI

Dr. Maggie Augustyn, FAAIP, FICOI

Happy Tooth

Dr. Jeff Buske

Dr. Jeff Buske

Granbury Dental Center

Adrienne Reynolds

Adrienne A. Reynolds, Ph.D., SPHRi, SHRM-SCP

Chief HR Officer

Robyn Damaris

Robyn Damaris

Director of Operations

Sara Hansen

Sara Hansen

Consultant, Marketing

Sommer Carrol

Sommer Carrol, RDA

Consultant, Patient Advocacy Specialist

Christine Uhen

Christine Uhen, GDH, BA

IGP Business Advisor

Kari Miller

Kari Miller

IGP Business Advisor

Joanne Miles

Joanne Miles, RDA, DAADOM

Lead IGP Business Advisor

Jodie Heimbach

Jodie Heimbach, RDH, BS

Consultant, Business Development

Rosie Yacone

Rosie Yacone

Team Development Coach

Bridgett Pross

Bridgett Pross

Team Development Coach

Matt Hutchings

Matt Hutchings

Employer Branding Manager

Vanessa Emerson

Vanessa Emerson, FDSI

Business Strategist, Wellness Educator

Benjamin Lund

Benjamin Lund

Sr. Writer & PR Specialist

Dr. Chad Johnson

Dr. Chad Johnson

Veranda Dentistry

Machell Hudson

Machell Hudson, RDH, FAAOSH

Hygiene Consultant

Sal DaiZovi

Sal DaiZovi

Senior Graphic Designer

Matt Mulcock, CFP

Matt Mulcock, CFP®

CEO/Senior Advisor, Dentist Advisors

Kate Worth

Kate Worth

Director of Strategic Growth, Dentist Job Connect

Kyle Francis, MBA

Kyle Francis, MBA

Founder/President, Professional Transition Strategies

Kim McCleskey

Kim McCleskey

Practice Transition Consultant, Professional Transition Strategies

Steven Jensen, MBA

Steven Jensen, MBA

VP Business Development, Dental Intelligence

Stan Goff

Stan Goff

Managing Editor with MJH Life Sciences

Brian Phillips

Brian Phillips

VP of Sales and Marketing, Five Lakes Dental Practice Solutions

Kevin Henry

Kevin Henry

Editor-in-chief, DrBicuspid.com

Anne Duffy

Anne Duffy

CEO and Founder, Dental Entrepreneur Media

Pamela Maragliano-Muniz

Dr. Pamela Maragliano-Muniz

Chief Editor, Dental Economics

Dr. Thomas Giacobbi

Dr. Thomas Giacobbi

Chandler Dental Health

Chris Sands

Chris Sands

Partner, Strategic Growth, Pro-Fi 20/20


Clinical Calibration Institute™ Speaker Line-Up

Dr. Eric Roman

Dr. Eric J. Roman

Dr. Jonathan Ehlers

Dr. Jonathan Ehlers

Tiger Family Dental

Dr. Lincoln Harris

Dr. Lincoln Harris

RipeGlobal

Oliver Gelles

Oliver Gelles

Chief Marketing Officer, OrthoFi and OrthoBanc

Allison Lacoursiere

Allison Lacoursiere

Clear Coaching

Dr. Parag Kachalia

Dr. Parag Kachalia

Overjet


Featuring

Tyler Twiss, DMD, MBA

Tyler Twiss, DMD, MBA

Twiss Dental

Dr. Tyler Twiss will be the DJ on Thursday and Friday during the social hours

AGENDA

7:00AM - 8:00am
Breakfast
8:00AM - 10:00am
General Session
10:00AM - 10:30am
Break
10:30AM - 12:30Pm
General Session
12:30PM - 1:30pm
Lunch
1:30pM - 2:30pm
Break
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Breakouts
4:00PM - 5:00pm
Keynote
5:00pM - 6:30pm
Social Hour
7:00AM - 8:00am
Breakfast
8:00AM - 10:00am
General Session
10:00AM - 10:30am
Break
10:30AM - 11:30Pm
Solution Round Tables
11:30PM - 12:30pm
Breakouts
12:30PM - 1:30pm
Lunch
1:30pM - 2:30pm
Breakouts
2:30pm - 3:00pm
Break
3:00PM - 4:30pm
Breakouts
4:30PM - 5:00pm
Planning Session
5:00pM - 6:30pm
Social Hour
7:00AM - 8:00am
Breakfast
8:00AM - 10:00am
General Session
10:00AM - 10:30am
Break
10:30AM - 12:30Pm
General Session

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September 12-14, 2024
Frisco, TX

Doctor: $2,195 pp
Team Member: $1,495 pp

AGD Accredited for
17 DENTAL CE CREDITS

Registration Options

Productivity - Doctor

For doctor/owner and associate doctors. Includes Friday breakout sessions on productive scheduling 2.0, risk factors, authentic marketing, financial options, crafting your ideal team, and more. Does not include clinical calibration hands-on sessions.

Productivity - Team

For hygienists, assistants, and the administrative team. It includes the Friday breakout sessions, which include a manager's guide to eliminating money leaks, active listening, a hygiene roundtable, and mastering dental team metrics. However, it does not include clinical calibration hands-on sessions.

Clinical Calibration

For doctors/owners and associate doctors. The Friday breakout session topics include real-world clinical calibration in action and diagnostic skills for owners and associates. It does not include Productivity Friday breakout sessions.

Tuition Payment Options Available

We offer flexible conference payment options. Call Brent Hogan at 1-800-757-6077 ext. 135

20 Year Anniversary - Productive Dentist Academy

Productive Dentist Academy Conference

September 12-14, 2024 in Frisco, TX

Seventeen AGD CE Credits

Dr. Anthony Baird

“PDA is amazing! They’ve helped my practice grow so much!”

– Dr. Anthony Baird

“Having PDA to hold our hands and lead us along the way was amazing!”

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