About
Not your average dental podcast
Real conversations. Real numbers. Real strategies from dentists who are actually growing. Hosted by Dr. Blake Hamblin, a practicing doctor/owner, and Gary Bird, founder of SMC National, this show breaks down the business side of dentistry into 100 practical, no-fluff moves.
Meet The Host
Dr. Blake Hamblin
Dr. Blake Hamblin is a practicing dentist and successful owner of a multi-location dental group. His leadership style is rooted in accountability, team development, and sustainable growth. Blake brings raw insight from the operator’s seat – what it takes to motivate a team, hit production goals and deliver top-tier patient care day in and day out. He doesn’t just talk about success, he lives it in his practices.
His role on My Dental Playbook keeps the conversation grounded in real-world practice ownership and the day-to-day moves that make growth possible.
Meet The Host
Gary Bird
Gary Bird is the founder of SMC National, recently voted Best Dental Marketing Company by over 60,000 dental professionals. With two decades of experience and a reputation for giving away more value than most people sell, Gary has helped hundreds of practices grow by aligning marketing with internal systems and KPIs. His specialty? Making growth simple and sustainable.
On the podcast, Gary unpacks the data, trends and real talk that most marketers shy away from – he’s not afraid to challenge bad advice or call out common pitfalls holding practices back.
Values
Beyond the mics: What matters most
You’ll hear business strategy and marketing tactics in every episode, but what matters most goes far beyond the numbers.
My Dental Playbook is rooted in family, faith, integrity, and building a practice that supports the life you actually want.
