Dr. James Woodyard doesn’t believe in coasting. After over two decades in practice, he still looks at everything with a “fresh eyes” approach, from hygiene exams to communicating risks without sugarcoating to help patients confidently make difficult decisions.
From the team training method inspired by his Boy Scouts leadership to his zero tolerance for gossip, his special list will help you rethink leadership, reset expectations, and align your team around clear, strategic goals.
For Dr. Woodyard, transparency builds trust, and that trust leads to better outcomes.
GUESTJames Woodyard, DMDPresident Woodyard Periodontics and One of the Leaders of the Perio Division of Gen4 Dental Partners
Dr. James Woodyard is a board-certified periodontist in Newburgh, Indiana, specializing in periodontics and dental implants. He earned his DMD from the University of Kentucky and completed a residency and master’s in oral biology at the University of Louisville.
A national lecturer and founder of the Select Study Club and Tumbleweed Mastermind Group, he’s active in multiple professional organizations and was honored with the 2023 Seattle Study Club Excellence in Leadership Award. Outside of dentistry, he’s a proud dad to two future Eagle Scouts, a Cubmaster, and a sporting clays champion.
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