Mike Baird on Creating a Dental Ecosystem
On the latest episode of The Dental Economist Show, host CRO Mike Huffaker of Planet DDS welcomes Founder and CEO of Accelerate Dental, Mike Baird, a serial entrepreneur and visionary leader with a remarkable track record of building and scaling transformative businesses in healthcare and technology. Through the engaging discussion, they cover eye-opening insights on:
- Why the dental ecosystem needs an overhaul, with dentists leading the charge
- How the “Perpetual Model” can encourage higher levels of ownership and participation from dentists
- Increasing majority ownership, facilitating a shift toward dentist-first businesses
- The intersection of technology and dentistry, and how it will revolutionize patient care in the near future
If you’re looking for fresh perspectives and actionable ways to challenge the traditional DSO model and reimagine the future for dentists and patients alike, tune into this episode!
Episode Highlights
In this episode, Mike Baird, Founder and CEO of Accelerate Dental, talks about the models of work that are changing the world of dentistry today and the importance of autonomy in building successful partnerships.
Choosing dentistry & reimagining the industry
Mike Baird discusses how his tech background played into his choice of venturing out into the dentistry industry, why the space is “simple but not easy” and the importance of creating partnerships with a dentist-first approach.
The perpetual model and autonomy in work
Rethinking partnerships in the dental business requires fresh perspective and a radical approach. According to Mike Baird, that approach is giving dentists complete autonomy, changing majority stakes in dental support organizations (DSOs), and implementing the “Perpetual Model.”
Leadership by influence & the culture quotient
Crafting a culture to encourage leadership can elevate the day-to-day operations, enhancing patient care and the dentistry experience overall. There are certain culture codes, backed by strategy that must be followed in order to create long-standing partnerships that are beneficial for all parties.
Scaling for success & using technology
Technology is here to revolutionize dental businesses in the near future—from billing to patient care, dentists have the opportunity to take their practices to the next level.
About The Dental Economist Show
Don’t miss out on episodes with special guests to discuss top strategies to grow your dental business. Tune in to the The Dental Economist Show each week as we exchange new ideas and meet at the intersection of profit and purpose.
