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    CA Exchange Circle - Health Equity and Access to care: Bridging Gaps in Oral Health

    CA Exchange Circle - Health Equity and Access to care: Bridging Gaps in Oral Health

    Join us for an engaging discussion exploring the role oral health plays in advancing health equity and improving community outcomes. Leaders from across the dental and public health landscape will share perspectives on expanding access to care, addressing barriers faced by underserved populations, fostering community partnerships, and creating sustainable solutions that improve oral health for all
    June 17, 2026
    Wellness Workshop - The Hidden Friction Slowing Growth: What High-Performing Teams Do Differently

    Wellness Workshop - The Hidden Friction Slowing Growth: What High-Performing Teams Do Differently

    Join Deneen Dismore for a Wellness Workshop focused on the hidden friction points that quietly slow growth inside organizations.This session will explore how communication gaps, siloed priorities, and lack of visibility across teams can impact execution, alignment, and organizational performance. Key Takeaways:• Identify communication gaps that create operational friction• Understand how siloed pr
    June 4, 2026
    Empower Networking - Translating Vision into Process: How Teams Bring Strategic Goals to Life

    Empower Networking - Translating Vision into Process: How Teams Bring Strategic Goals to Life

    Great ideas only create impact when they are successfully put into action. In this panel, leaders will explore how organizations translate strategic vision into clear processes, priorities, and team execution.Attendees will gain insights into how cross-functional teams align around shared goals, establish practical systems, and turn high-level strategies into measurable results. Access the Recordi
    May 28, 2026
    Wellness Workshop - Unlocking Leadership: Mastering Skills, Visibility, and Impact

    Wellness Workshop - Unlocking Leadership: Mastering Skills, Visibility, and Impact

    Thank you for registering for our Wellness Workshop led by Andrea Braykovich, which kicked our quarterly Wellness Pillar of Professional Development. Attendees gained practical insights to elevate how they lead, how they’re seen, and the value they bring—regardless of title.A better understanding of the specific skills that make a leader great.Specific ideas for increasing visibility with peers, l
    May 6, 2026
    Empower Networking - Communicating With Clarity:  Executive Skills for Leading at Scale

    Empower Networking - Communicating With Clarity: Executive Skills for Leading at Scale

    As organizations grow, the ability to communicate clearly and consistently becomes a critical leadership skill. In this panel, executives will share how effective communication drives alignment, builds trust, and ensures teams stay focused on strategic priorities during periods of growth and change.Attendees will gain practical insights on refining their messaging, navigating complex conversations
    April 30, 2026
    exChange Circles - Defining Your Why: Scaling with Purpose While Sustaining Culture

    exChange Circles - Defining Your Why: Scaling with Purpose While Sustaining Culture

    As organizations grow, maintaining a strong sense of purpose and culture becomes both more challenging and more essential. In this panel, leaders will explore how clearly defining your organization’s “why” can guide strategic decisions, strengthen team alignment, and preserve culture during periods of rapid growth.Attendees will gain insights on leading with intention, reinforcing shared values, a
    April 3, 2026
    Wellness Workshop - Understanding your Impact on Financial Outcomes in a DSO

    Wellness Workshop - Understanding your Impact on Financial Outcomes in a DSO

    Many leaders influence growth every day through patient experience, team alignment, and communication—but don’t always feel confident connecting their role to the financial outcomes of the business.This session bridges that gap, helping attendees understand how the work they lead directly drives revenue, growth, and organizational success—without needing a finance background.Attendees will walk aw
    April 3, 2026
    emPower Networking - Advocacy in Action: Steps to Elevate other Leaders Around You

    emPower Networking - Advocacy in Action: Steps to Elevate other Leaders Around You

    Strong leaders don’t just grow their own careers — they help create pathways for others. One of the most powerful things a leader can do is open doors for someone else. Learn how advocacy can create meaningful impact across teams and organizations. Hear how to take actionable steps to amplify voices, create opportunities, and champion the next generation of leaders. Featured Speakers:• Lindsey Mit
    March 27, 2026
    Global Exchange Circle - Brand Trust at Scale: Marketing Across Multi-Site Dental Groups

    Global Exchange Circle - Brand Trust at Scale: Marketing Across Multi-Site Dental Groups

    This panel explores how multi-site organizations build trust through marketing, reputation management, and local engagement while staying aligned to one clear brand promise.Leaders from DSOs in the US and UK will share practical strategies to strengthen patient loyalty and support sustainable growth at scale.Featuring:Kristen Poulton, Vice President of Marketing, Jefferson Dental & OrthodonticsMad
    March 27, 2026
    exChange Circle Global - Brand Trust at Scale: Marketing Across Multi-Site Dental Groups

    exChange Circle Global - Brand Trust at Scale: Marketing Across Multi-Site Dental Groups

    This panel explores how multi-site organizations build trust through marketing, reputation management, and local engagement while staying aligned to one clear brand promise.Leaders from DSOs in the US and UK will share practical strategies to strengthen patient loyalty and support sustainable growth at scale.Featuring:Kristen Poulton, Vice President of Marketing, Jefferson Dental & OrthodonticsKri
    March 20, 2026
    Wellness Workshop: DO-MO: Stop the Leaks That Undermine Financial Wellness

    Wellness Workshop: DO-MO: Stop the Leaks That Undermine Financial Wellness

    As part of our Financial Wellness pillar, this Women in DSO® Wellness Workshop takes a closer look at where financial confidence quietly breaks down. Financial stress isn’t always about income. Often, it’s the hidden leaks that slowly erode momentum.In this session, we’ll explore three critical areas:Time leaks — Expanding roles and blurred boundaries that increase stress and limit space for strat
    March 13, 2026
    CA Exchange Circle - Inside the CDCP: How Teams are Adapting Care, Claims, & Workflows

    CA Exchange Circle - Inside the CDCP: How Teams are Adapting Care, Claims, & Workflows

    As the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) continues to roll out nationwide, dental organizations across Canada are navigating new operational, clinical, and patient-care realities shaped by public coverage, provincial nuances, and evolving patient expectations.Panelists will share firsthand experiences from across the country, exploring how Canadian dental teams are adapting workflows, billing proce
    February 20, 2026
    emPower Networking -  Beyond Automation: Using AI to Unlock Potential and Purpose

    emPower Networking - Beyond Automation: Using AI to Unlock Potential and Purpose

    Using AI to reduce mental load, think more strategically, and lead with greater clarity. Learn practical prompts, habits, and ideas you can put into practice right away. Featuring:• Laura Nelson, VP of AI, Mango Voice• Andreya Armstrong, Vice President, Marketing, Spear Education• Teresa Williams, M.L.S. Williams, Chief Financial and Operations Officer, Dental Express - San Diego• Marissa Gonzales
    February 20, 2026
    Wellness Workshop - Claiming Financial Confidence: Estate Planning and Trust Formation

    Wellness Workshop - Claiming Financial Confidence: Estate Planning and Trust Formation

    Learn how to stay grounded by strengthening connection to themselves, their teams, and their professional purpose. The webinar will also introduce practical tools for building authentic leadership, setting healthy boundaries, and fostering resilience in high-growth environments.Main TakeawaysUnderstand how connection to self, others, and purpose prevents burnout and fosters fulfillment.Learn the f
    January 29, 2026
    Global Exchange Circle - The Evolving Landscape of Dental Groups

    Global Exchange Circle - The Evolving Landscape of Dental Groups

    Join Women in DSO® for a Global Exchange Circle panel exploring how dental groups in the EMEA region are evolving, what’s driving growth, and how leaders are navigating operational, cultural, and clinical differences across diverse markets.Hear directly from industry leaders as they discuss emerging trends, investment dynamics, workforce challenges, access to care, and the expanding role of women
    January 23, 2026
    emPower Networking: The Transformative Power of Mentorship

    emPower Networking: The Transformative Power of Mentorship

    In honor of National Mentoring Month, join Women in DSO® for an inspiring Empower Networking panel featuring mentors and mentees from our Mentorship Program.This conversation will explore how mentorship fuels personal growth, strengthens leadership, and creates a ripple effect of impact across organizations and the dental industry.Moderator: Liz Meyers – EVP, Global Procurement, Darby (Moderator &
    January 15, 2026
    exChange Circle - The Connected Clinic: Uniting Teams For Seamless Patient Care

    exChange Circle - The Connected Clinic: Uniting Teams For Seamless Patient Care

    When teams are aligned, patients feel the difference. The Connected Clinic: Uniting Teams for Seamless Patient Care brings together leaders to discuss how collaboration across roles and departments strengthens care delivery, enhances the patient experience, and supports clinical excellence.Featuring:Sarah McLaughlin, Director of Market Management, Kwikly Dental StaffingAmanda Swindle, Regional Dir
    January 8, 2026
    emPower Networking: Reimagining the Entrepreneurial Journey

    emPower Networking: Reimagining the Entrepreneurial Journey

    What does it take to turn a bold idea into a thriving business that changes the dental industry? In this Empower Networking Panel, visionary CEOs from leading DSOs and dental technology companies share their stories of innovation, risk-taking, and perseverance—and how they’ve redefined what leadership and entrepreneurship look like in dentistry today.About the SpeakersCari Cook leads a team of Str
    November 21, 2025
    Wellness - The Heart of the Holidays: Navigating Emotions with Grace

    Wellness - The Heart of the Holidays: Navigating Emotions with Grace

    The holidays often stir a mix of emotions including joy, nostalgia, tension, and loss. This Wellness Workshop creates space to pause, reflect, and reset. Guided by Farrah, the session explores practical ways to manage emotional stress, process grief, and approach family interactions with compassion and strength.This interactive and uplifting conversation will leave you feeling grounded and equippe
    November 20, 2025
    exChange Circle: The Dollars Behind the Smiles: Optimizing Revenue Cycle Management in DSOs

    exChange Circle: The Dollars Behind the Smiles: Optimizing Revenue Cycle Management in DSOs

    Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) plays a pivotal role in the financial health of every DSO. This Exchange Circle panel brings together industry experts to explore strategies for streamlining billing, collections, and insurance processes while maintaining an exceptional patient experience.Attendees will gain insights into data-driven decision-making leadership approaches that drive sustainable growth
    November 6, 2025