Gary Genard, PH.D.

Gary Genard

Dr. Gary Genard is America’s leading speech coach for dentists.  An internationally known speech expert, trainer, and keynote speaker, he helps dental practices dramatically improve their communication effectiveness for profitability.

Formerly a professional actor, Dr. Genard holds a Ph.D. in Theatre with a concentration in speech from Tufts University. He also trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London, before a career Off Broadway and in television, film, radio, and on national tours.  He has taught Communication at Harvard, Tufts, Boston College, Simmons College, the University of Illinois, and Bentley University.


As a consultant to general and cosmetic practices, dental manufacturers, practice management firms, and Tufts Dental School, Dr. Genard shows doctors the essential links between communication skills, personal fulfillment, and dental leadership.  His vision was to create a unique fusion of public speaking skills, the latest communication research, and business development skills to offer a powerful new approach to practice management consulting.   The result is the Dental Communications Group.

Dr. Genard’s signature program offered at dental conferences and study groups is Mastering the Art of Dental Presentations.  Focusing on the three types of presentations crucial to a dentist’s success—case presentations, staff meetings, and dental industry presentations—Dr. Genard helps doctors’ communication abilities soar.  His visionary leadership has one overriding goal:  to help dentists and dental teams speak the language of practice profitability™.