James Woodyard, DMD

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President 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.

Aug. 27, 2026

A Special List of The Special Lists: Celebrating One Year

To celebrate the show's first anniversary, Cameron Full, Dr. Jason Souyias, and Dr. Michael Seda bring you a special list of moments from year one. The reward for good work is... more work. And solving one problem just shows you the next one. Dr. Souyias opens with the lesson that killed his autopilot fantasy: he fixed a four-month consult backlog, got it down to three weeks, and immediately found the next fire. On teams and leadership: Dr. James Woodyard's masterclass in handling a complaine...
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Aug. 14, 2025

Special List #2: Just 5 Things I Know About Periodontal Practice Management with Dr. James Woodyard

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. Woody...