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In this episode, Gary Bird breaks down how dentists can perform a hard reset on their dental practice growth heading into 2026. Gary explains why dental production, collections, patient referrals, and insurance reimbursement have shifted dramatically since 2024 and why most dentists are making less despite working harder. This video outlines the mindset shift of extreme ownership, the importance of fixing the patient journey, dominating your local market, and aligning your marketing with realistic growth goals. You’ll also learn how to rebuild your KPI roadmap so you can track the numbers that actually move your practice forward. If you’re preparing for a stronger 2026 and want a step-by-step strategy to grow your dental practice, this breakdown will give you a clear and actionable plan.

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Dental Marketing Goat, the go-to podcast for dentists who want to grow faster, market smarter and build practices that thrive in today’s competitive landscape. Hosted by Gary Bird, the Dental Marketing Goat himself and founder of SMC National - recently named Best Dental Marketing Agency by over 60,000 dental professionals. Each episode unpacks the real strategies, marketing frameworks and operational shifts that high-performing practices use to attract more patients and increase production. Whether you're a solo practitioner or scaling a DSO, you’ll learn how to align your marketing, team and systems to drive predictable growth.

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