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Professional Speaker · Author · Clinician
It All Starts
with Vision…
Looking for high energy seminars to enhance your dental meeting and boost dental team success? Dr. Kerr's presentations focus on core values, life skills and solid business systems proven to increase practice success and add joy to every day.
More Than a Lecturer
From a "cold start" in a small community, Dr. Wayne Kerr successfully established, managed, grew, operated, and transitioned a private practice. His presentations share his tales of success – as well as failure – from his thirty-five years of general practice and small-business ownership.
Meet Dr. Wayne Kerr
"Shorten Your Learning Curve to Success!"
Through stories, facts and formulas, Dr. Kerr provides proven business principles that can be immediately applied to improve lives, practices and financial health.
Since 1994, Wayne has been sharing his wit and wisdom with students, educators, and dental professionals across the U.S. and Canada. He is an Adjunct Associate Professor for the University of Alabama's School of Dentistry, author of numerous books, and speaks on a variety of topics for major dental meetings.
Featured Programs
Speaking Topics
The Pandemic's Behind Us… Now What?
Prepare for the next major setback, address staffing shortages, and identify steps to plan for financial success.
Wear It On a Tuesday…
Focuses on core values that contribute to success and happiness and reminds us of what is truly important in life.
How to Get to Life After Dr.
Identify key concepts to facilitate the transition of a practice to new ownership and discover the secrets of the happiest retirees.
Key Elements for Practice Success!
Introduces ten elements for practice success, designed to enhance knowledge of business concepts while empowering attendees.
When Life Needs a Sticky Note…
Some sticky notes are worth keeping and posting, especially those with messages that remind us of what's truly important.
Planning for the Unexpected.
Outline important steps to take now to position your practice for continued success and protect your family in the event of the unexpected.
Author
Books by Dr. Wayne Kerr
"Find Joy Every Day" — Wise Words from lessons learned.
Wise Words …from lessons learned.
If you enjoyed reading "When Life Needs a Sticky Note," you'll like this book even more! Well known for his wit, wisdom, and humor, Dr. Wayne Kerr shares ten "snippets of wisdom" passed on to him by his father. This collection of essays is sure to inform, educate, and inspire readers everywhere, and is another great addition to a family's home library.
"From your wealth of experience from a life well lived, you provide the reader with both general principles of wisdom and specific points of action. Well done, Wayne."
— Jerry Miller, Jr., M.D.
"I read the entire book in one sitting and found it to be entertaining and inspiring--just like you."
— Darrell Huckaby, Best Selling Author, "Need Two"
"It's an amazing positive guide for anyone who wishes to enjoy life more. I always thought your speaking skills were your finest trait, but your 'writing from the heart' may be as good or better."
— Dr. Doug Carlsen, CEO Golich/Carlsen
"I love how you are always spreading joy!!! What a great story! Thanks for sharing."
— Amanda Cole Hill, RDH
Praise
What They're Saying
"Use the 'good stuff!' Nobody else wants it!"
"Keep up your excellent work. You are a shining light in the CE world. We need you and your vast 'real world' experience."
Dr. Gordon J. Christensen
Director, Practical Clinical Courses, CEO and Co-Founder, Clinicians Report
"You played a bigger role than seminar lecturer. You were instrumental in this year's success! Thanks!"
Dr. Bradley K. Greenway
General Chairman, Hinman Dental Meeting, 2013
"Congrats on a well delivered presentation! I wish I had half as much enthusiasm and charisma as you do! Your energy is contagious!"
Dr. Paul Child
Attendee, Texas Meeting
"Thank you very much for lecturing again at the Hinman. I have gained valuable and practical insights from you the past two Hinmans. My patients are getting better care because of things you've taught me."
Bryan Robinson, DMD
Attendee, Hinman Meeting
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From the Blog
November 6, 2025
Always Thankful
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October 2, 2025
Hardware Store Wisdom
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