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SUMMARY:Dykema 2025 DSO Conference - Save $250 with Code GDN25
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for Dykema’s annual Definitive Conference for DSOs. The leading law firm in dental services will host its 12th annual conference. Recognized by sellers\, buyers\, investors and providers as one of the can’t-miss events of the year. The Dykema DSO Conference will be held August 6th – August 8th in Aurora\, CO at the Gaylord Rockies hotel and conference center. \nSave $250 with Code GDN25\nThe Dykema DSO Conference will be held August 6th – August 8th in Aurora\, CO at the Gaylord Rockies hotel and conference center. \n \nReserve your Hotel HERE.\nContact the DSO Events Team at DykemaDSO@dykema.com\nAgenda\nWednesday\, August 6th\n7am-4pm – TUSK Practice Sales M&A Workshop \n8am-12pm – Dental Pitch Brokerage \n10am-4pm – Building a 10x DSO Workshop \n3pm-7pm – Conference Registration & Welcome Champagne \n4pm-6pm – Women in DSO Ascend Event \n6pm-7pm – Conference Kick-Off Reception \n7pm-10pm – Dinner & Reception Under the Stars \nThursday\, August 7th\n7am-7pm – Registration \n7am-8am – Yoga \n8am-6pm – Headshot Studio & GLO Lounge \n8am-9am – Breakfast \n9am-9.30am – Opening Remarks from Brian Colao \n9.30am-10am – Building a Powerhouse DSO While Making a Difference – Dr. Sulman Ahmed \n10am-10.15am – From Disney to Dentistry: How to Wow Patients – Stephanie Moritz \n10.15am-10.30am – Successful Case Studies in Same Store Growth – Amol Nirgudkar \n10.30am-10.45am – Revolutionary New Technology – Dr. Haley Abivardi & Dr. Goly Abivardi \n10.45am-11am – All Things DSO – Zach Hoard\, Virgil Ochoa\, Eric White\, Craig Woods \n11am-11.30am – Break \n11.30am-11.45am – All Things EBITDA – Matt Ornstein \n11.45am-12.15pm – Maintaining Clinical Excellence While Scaling Up – Dr. Jen Derse\, Dr. Yahya Mansour\, Mark Adams \n12.15pm-12.30pm – Joint Ventures:  Successfully Aligning Interests – Zach Hoard & J. Hedrick \n12.30pm-12.45pm – Surgery Center Partnerships – Jeff Wheeler & Kyle Welch \n12.45pm-1pm – Revolutionizing Lab Systems – Kevin Mosher \n1pm-2.30pm – Lunch \n2.30pm-3.30pm – Breakouts \n\nBreakout 1 – DSO Accounting – Virgil Ochoa\, Mark Rudolph\, Mike White\, Derek Klaufuss\, Harshad Khurjekar\nBreakout 2 – Lending in the DSO Space – Eric White\, Mike Montgomery\, Angela Baker\, Evan Barker\nBreakout 3 – Dental RCM & Insurance Claim Payment Posting Workflow Automation for DSOs – Sina Amiri & Ato Kasymov\nBreakout 4 – Protecting Your Practice While Maximizing Uptime\, Performance & Security – Patrick Jacobwith\nBreakout 5 – National Dental Healthcare REIT\nBreakout 6 – 2025 DSO Metrics & Benchmarks\n\n4pm-4.30pm – Technology Panel – Steve Bilt \n4.30pm-5pm – Women in DSO – Kristin Ornstein\, Dr. Aman Kaur\, Victoria Garcia \n5pm-5.30pm – Dental Titan Award Presentation \n5.30pm-6pm – Lessons in Leadership – Brian Colao\, Stanley Bergman\, Bob Fontana \n6pm-6.30pm – From Olympic Ski Jumper to DSO Owner – Ryan Heckman \n6.30pm-11pm – Thursday Night Party – Spazmatics & About a Girl \n11pm-2am – Club Fuego – DJ Lane Theriault \nFriday\, August 8th\n7am-11am – Registration \n8am-9am – Breakfast \n8am-12pm – Headshot Studio & GLO Lounge \n9am-9.30am – International Panel \n9.30am-10am – Buy-Side – David North & Dave Gapsar \n10am-10.30am – Sell-Side – Kevin Cumbus\, Matt Orenstein\, Brannon Moncrief\, Nate Thompson \n10.30am-11am – Navigating the DSO Landscape – Steve Thorne \n11am-11.15am – Break \n11.15am-12.00pm – John McEnroe \n12pm-1pm- John McEnroe Meet and Greet and Farewell Boxed Lunch
URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/dykema-2025-dso-conference/
LOCATION:Gaylord Rockies\, 6700 North Gaylord Rockies Blvd\, Aurora\, CO\, 80019\, United States
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SUMMARY:DentalForum USA Fall 2025
DESCRIPTION:50 DSO Leaders / 60 Industry Partners / DSO attend FREE\nDentalForum stands as a focal point for the USA’s leading and emerging DSOs\, offering two days of enriching discussions\, conference sessions\, peer networking and personalized 1-to-1 meetings with cutting edge vendors. \nDentalForum USA Fall 2025 – September 15-17\, 2025 at the Omni Frisco at The Star\, Dallas\, Texas \nDSOs Register HERE or email Izzy Oliver at izzy.oliver@openroomevents.com  \nVendors Register HERE or email Lora at lora@openroomevents.com 
URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/dentalforum-usa-fall-2025/
LOCATION:CO
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SUMMARY:DSO Technology Summit 2025 - Use Code GDN25 to save 30%
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open. DSO Technology Summit will be held on September 17th-19th in Nashville\, TN.  DSO Tech Summit – The ‘Premier Technology Event’ for DSOs \n \n \nDSO Tech Summit 2025: Navigating AI Deployment: Leadership\, Accountability\, and Patient-Centric Innovation \nThis year\, the DSO Tech Summit\, scheduled for September 17-19 in Nashville\, focuses on “Navigating AI Deployment: Leadership\, Accountability\, and Patient-Centric Innovation”. Our comprehensive discussions will not only delve into the integration of AI and data analytics but also emphasize maintaining the essential human touch in dental practices. We aim to explore how these advanced technologies can enhance\, rather than replace\, the personal connections that are crucial in dental care. We will also investigate the roles and responsibilities of practices\, DSOs\, and vendors in deploying AI responsibly\, focusing on who leads and who is accountable when AI is utilized within the dental care\necosystem. \nTheme Overview:\n\nDefining AI Accountability: Explore the shared and specific responsibilities of dental practices\, DSOs\, and technology partners in the ethical deployment of AI. We will discuss frameworks for accountability\, ensuring that AI implementations enhance patient care without compromising privacy or dignity. In addition\, we will discuss how to implement AI that support and augment human elements and enhances the human experience and does not replace it.\nData Analytics\, and the Patient Experience: Learn how to integrate data analytics into your practice while enhancing the personal touch in patient interactions. Our sessions will highlight tools and strategies in the overall patient experience. The range of discussion includes marketing\, appointments\, arriving at the clinic\, the clinical experience\, the payment experience\, and the follow up experience.\nROI of Technology: Address the practical aspects of measuring the ROI of Technology investments\, focusing on both their operational and financial benefits\, and their impact on patient satisfaction and trust. Efficiency is a critical component to be defined and measured.\nLeadership in AI Deployment: Panels will focus on identifying who should take the lead in AI initiatives—be it the dental practices\, the DSOs overseeing them\, or the tech vendors providing AI solutions. We’ll examine successful leadership models\, and the collaborative efforts required to navigate the complexities of AI in healthcare.\n\nWhy Attend?\n\nDeepen Patient Relationships: Understand how to use AI to deepen rather than diminish your connections with patients\, improving communication\, trust\, and care outcomes.\nEnhance Operational Efficiency: Learn how integrating AI can streamline operations without sacrificing the personal engagement that is critical to patient care.\nClarify Roles and Responsibilities: Gain a clearer understanding of the roles different stakeholders play in the AI ecosystem within dentistry.\nLeadership Strategies: Discover strategies for taking the lead in AI initiatives while ensuring that all actions are ethically grounded and patient-focused.\n\nThe DSO Tech Summit 2025 promises to be an essential gathering for those looking to responsibly integrate cutting-edge technologies in dental practices while preserving and enhancing the critical human touch that defines excellent patient care. \n \nRemember use code GDN25 to save 30%. This is an exclusive discount just for Group Dentistry Now readers.
URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/dso-technology-summit-2025/
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SUMMARY:Dental KOL Boot Camp and Innovation Day: Where Future Influencers and Startups Meet
DESCRIPTION:Dental KOL Boot Camp and Innovation Day: Where Future Influencers and Startups Meet in West Palm Beach On October 10th & 11th \nDental professionals who are looking to elevate their influence and shape the future of dentistry\, as well as dental innovators to disrupt the standard of patient care\, are invited to a groundbreaking two-day event on October 10–11\, 2025. \nThe Dental KOL Boot Camp and Dental Innovation Day will be hosted at the Family Office Towers in West Palm Beach\, Florida\, and is expected to sell out due to the intimate venue and limited attendance. Here’s what lies ahead: \nFriday\, October 10th  | Day One | Dental KOL Boot Camp \nLed by four of dentistry’s most respected thought leaders\, Dr. Marty Jablow\, Dr. Paul Feuerstein\, Dr. John Flucke\, and Holland Haiis\, CAPP\, this intensive one-day workshop offers dentists and dental professionals the training and tools needed to become trusted Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs). The boot camp will cover the following essential skills needed to succeed as a dental thought leader: \n\nCredibility Building\nContent Creation\nEthical Brand Collaboration\nSocial Media Strategy\nMentorship\nNon-clinical & Advisory Opportunities\n\n“Dental KOLs play a pivotal role in driving innovation and improving clinical care\,” said Dr. Jablow. “This Boot Camp is designed to give dental professionals the skills and confidence they need to take their leadership to the next level. With hands-on exercises and direct access to industry experts\, attendees will leave with a personalized action plan to kickstart or elevate their KOL journey.” \n Free to KOL Boot Camp registrants\, Dental Innovation Day features 10 cutting-edge oral health startups pitching to accredited investors in the morning\, followed by an engaging Oral Health Fair in the afternoon. Hosted by global thought leader and healthcare workplace strategist\, Holland Haiis\, CAPP\, the event will spotlight a wide variety of dental innovations\, such as: \n\nArtificial Intelligence\nRobotics\nSalivary Diagnostics\nBiotechnology\n\nAttendees will be able to rate the pitches in real time via an interactive polling device and also enjoy ample networking opportunities with founders\, investors\, and fellow dental professionals. \n“This is where the next wave of dental innovation meets those with the vision and expertise to amplify it\,” said Haiis. “It’s an unprecedented opportunity for future KOLs to directly engage with startups eager for collaboration.” \nDental KOL Boot Camp and Innovation Day Details: \n\nLocation: Family Office Towers\, West Palm Beach\, FL (Exact location upon registration approval)\nOctober 10: KOL Boot Camp | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | $1\,200 (Early Bird Price: $1\,000)\nOctober 11: Innovation Day | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Included with Boot Camp; $250 for Investors; $99 for Consumers\nVendor Booths and Start-Up Pitch Opportunities: Are available by application only; space is limited.\n\nWho Should Attend: This is a weekend tailored for dentists\, dental specialists\, influencers\, investors\, vendors\, and startups looking to drive innovation and thought leadership in oral health. \n\nGet more details about the KOL Boot Camp and register here – https://lu.ma/vev6r7oh\n\n\nLearn more about the Dental Innovation Day and register here – https://lu.ma/pqhoecj2\n\nEarly registration is strongly encouraged for both events.
URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/dental-kol-boot-camp-and-innovation-day-where-future-influencers-and-startups-meet/
LOCATION:CO
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SUMMARY:Dental Leadership Summit 2025 (Formerly DSO Leadership Summit) Use code GDNpartner2025 to save 10% on your registration fee!
DESCRIPTION:After ten years of empowering and connecting enterprising dental professionals\, the DSO Leadership Summit is now the Dental Leadership Summit. Why? Because this event is not just for DSOs. Purpose-driven dentists\, practice\, owners\, and leaders take center stage at this premier networking event. \nOnce again\, GDN will host their “Emerging Groups to Watch” awards and discussion panel at the event. Use code GDNpartner2025 to save 10% on your registration fee! \nJoin the 10th Anniversary Dental Leadership Summit 2025 to hear expert speakers and panelists\, gain valuable insights on how to overcome your biggest business challenges\, experience hands-on workshops\, and get involved with interactive sessions and one-on-one meetings. Meet senior DSO executives\, venture capitalists\, and key industry partners. Connect with doctor/owners and share your expertise. \nDon’t miss this exceptional opportunity to take your business to new heights. \nInterested in sponsoring? Email: sponsors@dentalleadershipsummit.com \nReserve your hotel room at the five-star Grand America Hotel \nWe look forward to seeing you to in Salt Lake City\, October 23-25\, 2025. Additional information will become available shortly\, but please plan to attend a Welcome Reception beginning at 6:00pm MT on October 23rd. There will be a full day of mainstage sessions\, breakouts and exhibitor hall access on October 24th. The program will wrap up on October 25th with additional content sessions and exhibitor hall access by approximately 12pm MT. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUse code GDNpartner2025 to save 10% on your registration fee!\n  \nSalt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is a 10-minute drive from downtown\, with easy access to ride-sharing\, taxis\, and rental cars. For an effortless trip\, contact The Grand America Hotel to arrange private transportation. \nThe Grand America Hotel is a five-star luxury destination synonymous with elegance and refinement in the heart of Salt Lake City. \nPerfectly situated downtown\, it’s just steps from iconic Temple Square\, City Creek Center\, and the Utah Museum of Fine Arts. Explore the walkable downtown bustling with trendy restaurants and boutique shopping. \nSalt Lake City\, UT\, is a magnetic destination. Situated between the Great Salt Lake and the Wasatch Mountains\, this heart of Silicon Slopes is rapidly becoming a hub for tech and creativity. Just minutes from downtown\, you’ll find an outdoor playground for hiking\, biking\, and skiing. Make sure to step outside the conference center to take in the breathtaking views that make this city so unique. \nBeyond the scenery\, Salt Lake City has so much to enjoy. Visit local landmarks like Temple Square or the world-renowned Natural History Museum of Utah. Hungry? Try the Red Iguana’s signature mole\, or visit The Roof Restaurant for upscale dining with a view. As for entertainment\, The Gateway is buzzing with trendy shops\, live music\, and nightlife. Vivint Arena hosts Utah Jazz games and blockbuster concerts. \nIf you’d rather relax and enjoy the five-star Grand America Hotel\, you’re in for a treat. Amenities include premium dining\, curated shopping\, live music\, indoor and outdoor pools\, spa treatments\, and more. \nJoin the 2025 Dental Leadership Summit in the heart of Salt Lake City for a memorable experience and authentic leadership that will take your practice to the next level. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUse code GDNpartner2025 to save 10% on your registration fee!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nCheck out last year’s Emerging Groups to Watch awards and panel: Watch Group Dentistry Now’s “Emerging Dental Groups to Watch in 2024” Award Ceremony and Q&A Panel – Group Dentistry Now \n➡️Subscribe to Group Dentistry Now’s event calendar BELOW to stay up to date on all DSO events!
URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/dental-dso-leadership-summit-2025/
LOCATION:The Grand American Hotel\, Salt Lake City\, UT\, Salt Lake City\, UT
CATEGORIES:DSO events
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SUMMARY:ADSO Next Level - 2025
DESCRIPTION:Event Overview\n\n\nTake your DSO to the NEXT Level\nWhen: November 5 – 7\, 2025  \nWhere: Manchester Grand Hyatt\, San Diego \nMid-market DSOs are experiencing tremendous growth\, and with that growth comes unique challenges and opportunities. ADSO Next Level is a powerful three-day conference designed for this growing segment of dentistry. With content specifically planned to align leaders\, fuel collaboration\, and develop solutions\, meeting attendees bring home concrete strategies to bring their organization to the Next Level. Designed for executives at DSOs that support between 2 to 75 locations\, ADSO Next Level is an indispensable resource to accelerate mid-market DSO’s growth path. \nRegister here. \nAgenda\nNovember 5\, 2025 \n\n\nRegistration – Sponsored by Patterson\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:30 PM-6:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExhibitor Move In\n\n\n\n\n\n3:00 PM-5:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpening Reception\n\n\n\n\n\n5:00 PM-6:30 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember 6\, 2025 \n\n\nBreakfast and Networking in Exhibit Hall\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:00 AM-10:00 AM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration – Sponsored by Patterson\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:00 AM-5:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome Address – Andrew Smith\, ADSO CEO\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:15 AM-10:45 AM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEconomic Outlook: Sponsored by DayDream Dental\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:45 AM-11:30 AM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThought Leader Theater: Sponsored by CareCredit\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:35 AM-12:20 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLunch and Networking with Exhibitors: Sponsored by United Concordia Dental\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:20 PM-1:20 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMainstage Panel: Presented by Henry Schein\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:30 PM-2:15 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChallenges Facing DSOs by Size (1-10 Locations)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:25 PM-4:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChallenges Facing DSOs by Size (10-30 Locations): Sponsored by SOTA Cloud\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:25 PM-4:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChallenges Facing DSOs by Size (30+ Locations)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:25 PM-4:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHappy Hour and Networking with Exhibitors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4:00 PM-5:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember 7\, 2025 \n\n\nBreakfast and Networking with Exhibitors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:00 AM-10:00 AM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration – Sponsored by Patterson\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:00 AM-3:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAI: Battle of the Bots\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:15 AM-11:00 AM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAI and Compliance\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:00 AM-11:45 AM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThought Leader Theater: Sponsored by CareCredit\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:50 AM-12:35 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLunch and Networking with Exhibitors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:35 PM-1:35 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Future of Dental Offices: Sponsored by TrueLark\n\n\n\n\n\n1:45 PM-2:30 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClinical Leadership\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:40 PM-4:10 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOperational Challenges\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:40 PM-4:10 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorkforce Development\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:40 PM-4:10 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHappy Hour and Networking with Exhibitors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4:15 PM-5:15 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n➡️Subscribe to Group Dentistry Now’s event calendar BELOW to stay up to date on all DSO events!
URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/adso-next-level-2025/
LOCATION:Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego\, 1 Market Place\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:DSO events
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SUMMARY:AI Driven Digital Workflows: Integrating CBCT & IOS for Predictable Outcomes [LIVE WEBINAR]
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time:  Nov 19\, 2025\, 03:00 PM ET\nAttendees will explore the diagnostic goals\, productivity enhancements\, and AI-driven workflows that streamline the entire process from acquisition to delivery. The session will highlight the benefits of using AI algorithms for diagnostic support\, treatment planning\, and patient engagement\, ultimately aiming to enhance clinical productivity and patient satisfaction. \nLearning Objectives:\n\nGain insights into the latest advancements in AI algorithms for dental findings\, treatment planning\, and patient communication.\nReview limitations of 2D radiography and the benefits of 3D (CBCT) imaging in dental diagnostics and treatment planning.\nUnderstand key components and benefits of integrating CBCT and IOS in digital implant workflows.\nLearn how AI-driven diagnostic tools and workflows can improve clinical productivity and diagnostic confidence.\nExplore the end-to-end implant workflow\, including acquisition\, diagnosis\, planning\, and delivery.\n\nAbout Jordan Reiss: \nJordan Reiss\, Senior Director of Clinical Strategic Development at DEXIS\, will present the latest in AI-driven dental technology. With a diverse background spanning Product Management\, R&D\, Marketing\, and Education\, Jordan brings a unique perspective on how innovative solutions can elevate your practice’s efficiency\, diagnostic precision\, and patient care. An expert in 3D imaging\, Jordan has been a leader for ORBIT Imaging\, and Dimensions Imaging\, spoken internationally\, hosted hands-on workshops\, and authored industry articles on the future of CBCT. With over 20 years in the dental field and an MBA from Vanderbilt University\, Jordan is passionate about advancing dental practices with cutting-edge technology
URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/ai-driven-digital-workflows-integrating-cbct-ios-for-predictable-outcomes-live-webinar/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:DSO events
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SUMMARY:Yankee Dental Multi-Site Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:TOOLS AND TACTICS FOR GROWTH-MINDED DENTAL OWNERS\nThe 2026 program has been thoughtfully crafted to meet the diverse needs of today’s dental professionals—whether you’re running a single practice\, leading a growing group\, or managing a large-scale dental organization. \nOur CE sessions offer practical\, relevant insights tailored to help you grow your practice\, enhance patient care\, and strengthen your business operations. For those overseeing multiple locations\, we offer focused content that dives deep into the complexities and opportunities of scaling\, including leadership structures\, operational efficiency\, and long-term growth strategies. \nEmerging group practices with 10 or fewer locations will find sessions that support navigating early-stage expansion while maintaining clinical excellence. Larger organizations will benefit from strategic discussions on sustainable growth\, innovation\, and organizational leadership. \nYou’ll gain access to actionable strategies and proven best practices from respected leaders across the dental industry—no matter your practice size or structure. \n \n2026 Yankee Dental Congress Multi-Site Agenda\nTHURSDAY\, JANUARY 29\nFull Day Thursday 463TL | $79 | 4 CE Hours\n9:45 am — 12:30 pm; 1:30 — 4:15 pm \n10:00 – 11:00 am\nGo It Alone or Go PE: Firsthand Perspective\n•Mick Janess\, CEO\, Oakpoint •Frank Nia\, DMD\, Partner and Dentist\, Ponce Dental Studio •Virgil Ochoa \n464TL | $29 | 1 CE Hour \n11:30 am – 12:30 pm\nMarketing Must Understand the Entire Funnel: How AI Reveals the True ROI\n•Ryan Torresan\, Chief Marketing Officer\, Peak Dental Services \n465TL | $29 | 1 CE Hour \n1:30 – 2:30 pm\nDigital Dentures: Profitability and Partnership Across the DSO Enterprise\n•Todd Davis\, DDS\, Clinical Director of Technology Integration\, Heartland Dental •Chuch DiNardo •Patrick Mangan\, DDS •Toby Sexton •Melissa Wissinger\, RDH \n466TL | $29 | 1 CE Hour \n3:00 – 4:00 pm\nCultivating Leadership in the Modern Dental Practice\n•Kim Holt\, Vice President\, Chief of Staff\, Heartland Dental \n467TL | $29 | 1 CE Hour \nFRIDAY\, JANUARY 30\nFull Day Friday 653RL | $79 | 4 CE Hours\n9:45 am — 12:30 pm\, 1:30 — 4:15 pm \n10:00 – 11:00 am\nInside the C-Suite: Growth\, Innovation\, and Integration in the Modern DSO\n•Alyssa Carlin\, Director of Dental Operations\, Simply Dental Management\n•Ryan Torresan\, Chief Marketing Officer\, Mosaic Dental Collective\n•Adam Richichi\, Chief Executive Officer\, Archway Dental Partners\n•Dmitry Burschteyn\, Chief Executive Officer\, Progressive Dental Management \n654RL | $29 | 1 CE Hour \n11:30 am – 12:30 pm\nNext Step After a Transition\n•Kathy Ells \n655RL | $29 | 1 CE Hour \n1:30 – 2:30 pm\nThe Role of Clinical Leadership in Growing EBITDA\n•Sarah Alofs •Aman Kaur\, DMD •Carrie Peterson\, DDS\, Clinical President\, Gen4 Dental Partners \n656RL | $29 | 1 CE Hour \n3:00 – 4:00 pm\nQuality Equipment Management as the Foundation of Patient Safety and Care\n•Jinesh Patel \n657RL | $29 | 1 CE Hour \n \n 
URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/yankee-dental-multi-site-summit-2026/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:DSO events
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SUMMARY:American Academy of Dental Group Practice (AADGP) 2026 - code gdnow2026 - Save 25%
DESCRIPTION:Join the American Academy of Dental Group Practice on February 4th – 6th\, 2026 in Austin\, Texas at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort.\n \nUse code gdnow2026 to save 25%.\nThis is code is for dental practices & dental groups only\nAgenda\nWednesday\, February 4th \nArrival with a Welcome Event at the hotel \nThursday\, February 5th  \n3 Morning Workshops \n\nMortenson Dental Partners: Revenue Cycles Strategies in Action\nPolaris: Clinician to CEO: Your Roadmap to Leadership\, Freedom\, & Rising to the Top\nLegally Mine: Safeguarding Wealth: Lawsuit Prevention and Tax Strategies\n\n State of the Industry Address from Bill Becknell \nPayer Summit in the Afternoon \nKey Session: PPO vs Pay for Service – How do you decide?  \nKaren Wever (Chief Dental Officer\, Health Care Service Corporation)\, Melissa Wagner (President of DenteMax) \nFun networking event on Thursday evening – Live Band\, Mechanical Bull\, and more!  \nFriday\, February 6th \n8:00 to 9:00 AM: Breakfast  \n9:00 to 10:30 AM: Workshop Block 1  \n\nPolaris: Scaling Smarter: Crafting Business Plans that Drive Maximum Value\nElliot Davis:  Margins That Matter: Why Profitable Growth Starts with Your Accounting Function\nInside Desk: Bridging the RCM Gap: Modernizing the DSO Payer Connection\nSunset:AI-Powered Cyberattacks Are Coming for Dentistry\n\n10:30 to 11:00 AM: Break \n11:00 AM to 12:00 PM: Workshop Block 2 \n\nWes Lyon: Smart Tax Strategies\nHello Patient: Power Your Practice with Conversational AI\nMatt DiBlasi (Abyde): Your Get-Out-of-HIPAA-Jail Free Card\nThomas Passalaqua:  Increasing your practice’s profitability by providing an exceptional patient experience and improving your leadership skills to drive your team to success.\n\n12:00 to 1:00 PM: Lunch  \n1:00 to 2:00 PM: Workshop Block 3 \n\nTED Talks\nGreg Essenmacher: Print to Profit: Mastering In-House Nightguard Production\nMarti Law: Buying or Selling a Dental Group: What to Know About Dental M&A\nMORTENSON: Inside Mortenson Dental Partners\, the largest Doctor and ESOP Owned DSO\nDina Eisenberg: Shadow Friction: Spot It\, Solve It\, See the ROI\n\n2:00 to 3:00 PM: Workshop Block 4  \n\nTED Talks e.g. Your AI Isn’t Broken—Your Dental Associates Just Aren’t Confident Enough (Yet) Lincoln Harris\, Founder and CEO Ripe Global\nNate Thompson: Market Trends\, Exit Strategy and how buyers are valuing your business in a post-Covid climate and rates.\nTim Hines: From Click to Case Acceptance: Transforming Inquiries into Loving & Loyal Patients\n\n3:00PM: Networking\, One-on-one meetings\, Enjoying the resort offerings \n8:00PM: Telescope Stargazing \n \nUse code gdnow2026 to save 25%.\nThis is code is for dental practices & dental groups only\n 
URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/aadgp-2026-meeting-dso/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa\, 575 Hyatt Lost Pines Road\, Lost Pines\, TX\, 78612\, United States
CATEGORIES:DSO events
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SUMMARY:Dental VIP Summit  2026 - Save 25% Use Code GDNVIP25
DESCRIPTION:Dental VIP Summit Returns to Chicago With A-List Keynotes and The “Top 20 Dental Innovators” Awards\n Limited-Attendance Event Takes Place February 18\, 2026\,  \nPrior to the Chicago Midwinter Meeting \nBuilding upon the strong momentum of last year’s inaugural program\, the 2026 Dental VIP (Venture\, Innovation & Partnering) Summit will once again precede the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting February 18\, 2026\, at the Intercontinental Chicago Magnificent Mile. \nUse Code GDN25 to Save 25% \n  \nA-List Co-Chairs and Keynotes: \n Joining Dr. Jablow in organizing the Dental VIP Summit will be Jeremy Krell\, DMD\, MBA – General Manager of Revere Partners and Travis Rodgers – President of Dental Venture Capital. \n This year’s keynote speakers will be Brian Colao – Director\, Dykema Dental Service Organizations Industry Group\, and Stephen E. Thorne IV\, BA\, MHA – Founder and CEO of Pacific Dental Services. \nProminent Speakers: \n This year’s Dental VIP Summit will once again feature an impressive list of speakers to provide forward thinking perspectives\, insightful observations and color commentary. Among them will be: \n\nArash Hakhamian\, DDS\, CEO of Dentulu\nShervin Molayem\, DDS\, Co-Founder of Trust AI\nAli Shazib\, DMD\, Dean of Highpoint University Workman School of Dental Medicine\nKathryn Alderman\, DDS – Founder & CEO of Intelligent Care Alliance\nMariya Filipova\, Managing Director of The 4100 Group\nJohnny Chang de Gruiter\, Strategic Partnerships Lead for CareQuest Innovation Partners\nAndrew Smith\, CEO at The Association of Dental Support Organizations\nEva Allan\, Innovation Strategist & Fund Advisor\n\n Exciting Agenda (see full agenda at bottom) \nThis year’s agenda features a full day packed with keynotes\, presentations from the most innovative start-ups & emerging growth companies\, along with expert panel discussions. This is a premier opportunity to connect\, collaborate\, and shape the future of dental innovation. \n\nKeynote: Convergence of Care: Medical & Dental Integration\nThe Digital Dentist of 2026\nEmerging Tech Showcase Shark Tank\nAI and Predictive Dentistry 2.0\nInnovation Showcase 1: The Smart Operatory\nFunding the Future: Dental Venture Capital in 2026\nDental Disruptors Panel: New Models of Care\nInnovation Showcase 2: Bio + Tech Convergence\nVoices of Influence: Deans vs DSOs\nIndustry Perspectives on Scaling Innovation and Strategic Partnerships\n\n \nUse Code GDN25 to Save 25% \nNetworking and Relationship-Building \nThere will also be multiple networking opportunities throughout the day for innovators\, investors\, entrepreneurs\, industry executives\, journalists and clinical visionaries to discuss the next frontier of dental technology and care delivery. \nThe First Annual Top 20 Dental Innovation Awards \nMaking its debut at the 2026 Dental VIP Summit will be the Top 20 Dental Innovation Awards\, designed to spotlight those who have made significant contributions to the advancement of the dental sector. Nominations can be submitted online. Summit co-chairs and advisory board will make final selections. The recipients will be invited to the summit where they will be announced and broadly publicized following the event. \nVisit the Dental VIP Summit Landing Page \nFull details are now available online\, including attendee registration\, sponsor information\, and an open invitation for speaker submissions and company presentation at Get Involved – Dental Venture\, Innovation & Partnering Summit.  All opportunities are limited and prompt action is recommended. \nDeeply discounted hotel rooms are available for The Intercontinental Magnificent Mile through the Chicago Dental Society. https://book.passkey.com/event/51037825/owner/9214/home \n \nUse Code GDN25 to Save 25% \nThe Dental VIP Summit was created to give innovators\, investors\, and industry executives a centralized platform to spark collaboration\, fuel positive oral health impact and drive meaningful commercial outcomes. This year we’re taking our boutique conference concept to the next level with new co-chairs\, keynote speakers and the first annual “Top 20 Dental Innovator Awards. – Marty Jablow\, DMD\, Co-Chair of the Summit \nAbout the Dental VIP Summit \nThe Dental VIP (Venture\, Innovation & Partnering) Summit was created to showcase transformative dental technologies and accelerate innovation across the global oral-health community. The program unites entrepreneurs\, investors\, KOLs\, clinical innovators\, and industry executives to foster collaboration\, evaluate emerging solutions\, and advance technologies that elevate patient care and business performance. \nAgenda \nWednesday\, February 18 \n8:00 am\nRegistration and Networking Breakfast \n9:00 am\nWelcome & Opening Remarks by Summit Co-Chairs \nMarty Jablow\, DMD\, President\, Dental Tech Advisors \nJeremy N. Krell\, DMD\, MBA\, Founder & Managing Partner\, Revere Partners \nTravis Rodgers\, President\, Dental Venture Capital \n9:10 am\nThe Impact of Innovation on the State of the Dental Industry\nBrian Colao\, Director\, Dykema Gossett PLLC \nTHE DIGITAL DENTIST OF 2026: EXPLORING THE INTERSECTION OF AI\, ROBOTICS\, AND DATA-DRIVEN CARE\n9:40 am\nSetting the Stage for AI in Dentistry \nAndreas Augat\, Founder\, Viviscus Dental Partners \n9:50 am\nTechnology Presentations\nBernard Casse\, CEO\, Trust AI \nKhamir Patel\, Smartchair AI \nAlon Mozes\, PhD\, CEO & Co-Founder\, Neocis Inc. \n10:11 am\nPANEL DISCUSSION: Exploring the Intersection of AI\, Robotics and Data Driven Care \nPANEL MODERATOR:\nDr. Shervin Molayem\, Periodontist\, Co-Founder\, Trust AI \nPANELISTS:\nKathryn Alderman\, Founder & CEO\, Intelligent Care Alliance \nAndreas Augat\, Founder\, Viviscus Dental Partners \n10:40 am\nNetworking Coffee Break \n11:00 am\nPANEL DISCUSSION: Dental Disruptors \nPANEL MODERATOR:\nMarty Jablow\, DMD\, President\, Dental Tech Advisors \nPANELISTS:\nAlon Mozes\, PhD\, CEO & Co-Founder\, Neocis Inc. \nJohn Cox\, Chief Growth Officer\, SprintRay \nChristian Coachman\, Founder & CEO\, Digital Smile Design \nWardah Inam\, CEO\, Overjet \n11:30 am\nPANEL DISCUSSION: Voices of Influence on the Future of Dentistry: “Deans vs DSOs” \nPANEL MODERATOR:\nDavid A Kochman\, VP\, Henry Schein Inc \nPANELISTS:\nArwinder Judge\, Chief Clinical Officer\, Aspen Dental \nCarol Anne Murdoch-Kinch\, DDS\, PhD\, Dean\, Indiana University School of Dentistry \nNader Nadershashi\, Sr VP\, Education and Professional Affairs\, American Dental Association \nAli Shazib\, DMD\, Dean\, Workman School of Dental Medicine\, Highpoint University \nAndrew Smith\, CEO\, The Association of Dental Support Organizations \n12:00 pm\nFIRESIDE CHAT:Convergence of Care: Medical & Dental Integration \nStephen Thorne\, Founder & CEO\, PDS Health \n12:30 pm\nNetworking Luncheon \n1:30 pm\nPANEL DISCUSSION: Funding the Future: Dental Venture Capital in 2026 \nPANEL MODERATOR:\nEva Allan\, Innovation Strategist & Fund Advisor \nPANELISTS:\nShawn Cousins\, Investment Manager\, PDS Health \nStephen Socolof\, Managing Partner\, Tech Council Ventures LLC \nJeremy N. Krell\, DMD\, MBA\, Founder & Managing Partner\, Revere Partners \n2:00 pm\nEARLY-STAGE DENTAL TECH START-UP SHARK TANK\nFour companies will give five minute presentations to a group of sharks. Each presentation will be followed by five minutes of Q&A from the sharks. \n​Sharks: \nTravis Rodgers\, President\, Dental Venture Capital \nArash Hakhamian\, CEO\, Dentulu \nMariya Filipova\, Managing Director\, 4100 Group \nSamantha Strain\, Chief Development Officer & Founding Partner\, HealthStream Ventures LLC \n2:45 pm\nNetworking Refreshment Break \nINNOVATION SHOWCASE\n3:05 pm\nPresentations to be Announced \n4:05 pm\nPANEL DISCUSSION:\nIndustry Perspectives on Strategic Partnerships \nPANEL MODERATOR:\nBrett H. Kessler\, DDS\, Past President\, American Dental Association \nPANELISTS:\nRyan Hungate\, Chief Clinical & Strategy Officer\, Henry Schein One \nAman Kaur\, Founder & President\, Women in DSO \nEric Shirley\, CEO\, VistaApex Solutions \nRich Rosato\, President\, American Dental Association \nJason Woods\, VP of Strategy & Innovation\, Delta Dental of Minnesota \n4:45 pm\nPost Game Wrap-up with Key Takeaways\n5:00 pm\nNetworking Reception \n6:00 pm\nClose of Summit
URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/dental-vip-summit-2026/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:DSO events
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SUMMARY:Women in DSO 2026 - Use Code GDN26 to Save 20%
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to grow your dental organization and power your professional development\, all in one event\n\nRejoin the brightest minds in dental for the highly acclaimed Women In DSO® Annual Conference\, March 5-7\, at Caesar’s Palace\, Las Vegas and celebrate five years of impact with us. \nThis must-attend event offers dynamic workshops\, expert panels\, and unparalleled networking opportunities designed to empower your career and organization.  All leaders are welcome. \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin hundreds of leaders this March 5-7\, 2026!\nREGISTER NOW – Use Code GDN26 to Save 20%\nInterested in Sponsoring Empower & Grow 2026?  Click here. \n\n\n\n  \n\n\nAgenda:\nThursday\, March 5\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBreakout Session: DSO Operations Leaders\n1:00 pm – 3:00 pm\n\n\n\n\nA focused session for operational executives to share strategies\, systems\, and best practices that drive scalable performance across multi-location organizations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBreakout Session: DSO Clinical Leaders\n1:00 pm – 3:00 pm\n\n\n\n\nA collaborative forum for clinical leaders to discuss patient care excellence\, clinical innovation\, and leading teams with confidence and consistency. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBreakout Session: DSO HR and Recruiting Leaders\n1:00 pm – 3:00 pm\n\n\n\n\nAn interactive session exploring workforce strategy\, culture development\, and talent acquisition approaches that strengthen teams and elevate organizational impact. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBreakout Session: DSO Finance & Technology Leaders\n1:00 pm – 3:00 pm\n\n\n\n\nA forward-thinking conversation where finance and technology leaders connect around data\, digital transformation\, and the innovations shaping the future of operational growth. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBreakout Session: DSO Marketing Leaders\n1:00 pm – 3:00 pm\n\n\n\n\nAn interactive discussion: The Marketing Growth Engine – How modern DSOs scale demand\, conversion\, and lifetime value. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRise & Lead: Leadership Launch Program\n1:00 pm – 5:00 pm\n\n\n\n\nAt Rise & Lead\, students and new graduates gain the confidence\, clarity\, and connections to step boldly into their careers. With education on market value\, access to vetted DSO partners\, and support focused on long-term success\, this experience puts future leaders in control of their path. Because true success isn’t placement—it’s purposeful beginnings. Contact info@womenindso.org for participation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQ1 Women in DSO® Advisory Board Meeting\n*Invitation only\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRise & Lead Reception\n4:30 pm\n\n\n\n\n*Invitation only \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Women in DSO® • The Welcome Reception\n5:00 pm – 8:00 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, March 6\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Women in DSO® Mentorship Program Breakfast\n7:15 am\n\n\n\n\n*Invitation only \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPower Up at the Palace • Breakfast and Registration\n7:30 am\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGeneral Session\n8:30 am to 5:00 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2026 Empower and Grow Presidents Invitational\n5:30 pm\n\n\n\n\n*Invitation only \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2026 Empower and Grow Bash\n6:00 pm to 9:30 pm\n\n\n\n\nFeaturing the Official Spring Release of The LEAD Magazine \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, March 7\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWellness Activity\n6:30 am\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPower Up at the Palace • Breakfast and Networking\n7:30 am\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Women in DSO® Leadership Award Alumni Breakfast\n7:30 am\n\n\n\n\n*Invitation only \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGeneral Session\n8:30 am to 11:30 pm
URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/women-in-dso-2026/
LOCATION:Caesar’s Palace\, Las Vegas\, NV
CATEGORIES:DSO events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
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SUMMARY:Enterprise Dental Connect 2026 – Use Code GDN for 25% Off
DESCRIPTION: April 29\, 30 | Pier Sixty-Six\, Fort Lauderdale\, Florida\nwww.enterprisedentalconnect.com\nThis is not another dental trade show.\nEnterprise Dental Connect is a first-of-its-kind\, 200-person C-suite summit built specifically for the executives driving the next wave of DSO innovation. Think tank. Boardroom. Strategic forum. All in one place. \nDesigned around quality over quantity\, every seat at this intimate gathering matters. The focus is firmly on high-growth DSOs that are actively scaling across the US\, the organizations innovating fastest and shaping what modern group dentistry looks like. \nWhat’s on the Agenda \nSessions are built around the real operational\, financial\, and technological challenges DSO executives face right now. \nExpect peer-led conversations and main-stage dialogue covering: \n\nTech-driven KPIs and smarter scaling frameworks\nDetecting and eliminating revenue leakage across multi-site operations\nBuilding sustainable\, profitable growth models\nDriving long-term patient retention in competitive markets\nDelivering personalized\, prevention-focused\, tech-enabled care at scale\nFuture-proofing your DSO against market consolidation and disruption\n\nThis is not a lecture series. Sessions are structured to generate real strategic dialogue\, with interactive discussions\, and practical workshops that send you home with strategies you can apply immediately. \n Who’s in the Room \nAlongside leading DSO executives\, attendees include tech innovators\, consumer oral health brands\, and data firms – all forward-looking in approach. \nOver 10 hours and 20+ 1-to-1 meeting slots are built directly into the agenda\, so connections happen by design\, not by chance. Plus\, once the sessions are done\, relax with peers over a drink at our evening drinks reception at this beautiful Fort Lauderdale resort \n C-Suite of DSOs with 20+ Locations: Complimentary Guest Passes Available\nIf you lead a DSO with 20 or more locations\, complimentary guest passes are available for you and your executive team. Claim yours here.\n Group Dentistry Now Exclusive Discount\nUse code GDN at checkout for 25% off your ticket. Register now at enterprisedentalconnect.com.
URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/enterprise-dental-connect-2026-use-code-gdn-for-25-off/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:DSO events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260521
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SUMMARY:The Intelligent DSO Series - Kiawah Island Golf Resort
DESCRIPTION:Invitation Only Event. A private three-day experience for DSO CEOs\, CFOs\, COOs\, and founders focused on the capital\, technology\, and growth decisions shaping the future of their organizations. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis is not a conference.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNo trade show floor. No generic panels. No packed room full of people who are not facing the same decisions you are. \nThe Intelligent DSO Series is built for candid conversation among a small group of senior operators navigating growth\, capital\, and infrastructure decisions in real time. We keep the room intentionally limited to 10–12 executives because better conversations happen in smaller rooms. \n \nMay 18th – May 20th / Kiawah Island Golf Resort\, South Carolina\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat you leave with\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA clearer view of how sophisticated DSOs are structuring capital in this market\nBetter frameworks for evaluating technology investment and timing\nA sharper understanding of your financial blind spots and visibility gaps\nDirect peer relationships with leaders facing similar growth decisions\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s on the Agenda?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Intelligent Capital Stack\n\n\nHow growth-stage DSOs are thinking about debt\, equity\, and equipment financing without boxing themselves in later.\n\n\n\n\n\nFinancing Clinical Technology\n\n\nHow to evaluate emerging technology investment when innovation cycles are moving faster than traditional financing models.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nData-Driven Financial Intelligence\n\n\nHow modern DSOs are moving from backward-looking reporting to sharper\, forward-looking financial visibility.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/the-intelligent-dso-series-kiawah-island-golf-resort/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:DSO events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTSTAMP:20260608T152056Z
CREATED:20250514T134607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T152056Z
UID:28427-1781481600-1781827199@www.groupdentistrynow.com
SUMMARY:ADSO Summit 2026 - New this year: Group Dentistry Now's Emerging Groups to Watch in 2026 - DISC20GDNMEM to save 20%!
DESCRIPTION:The ADSO Summit is Dentistry’s Main Event for the DSO industry’s top leaders and their partners\, offering three days of cutting-edge thought leadership\, innovation\, and networking. Planned by DSOs for DSOs\, the Summit facilitates peer connections and meaningful conversations on the most pressing issues in the dental industry. When: June 15-17\, Where: Chicago\, IL. \nREGISTER HERE Use our exclusive discount code: DISC20GDNMEM to save 20%!\n\n📣 Big news! Group Dentistry Now will present the Emerging Groups to Watch in 2026 Awards live at the ADSO event on June 16 from 12:00–1:00 PM. This is more than an awards presentation. It’s a front-row seat to the future of the DSO industry. Join us for a dynamic panel highlighting the innovative dental groups that are redefining growth\, showcasing bold strategic models\, and demonstrating a true commitment to proactive\, patient-centered care. These organizations are not just expanding\, they are shaping what modern group dentistry looks like. If you want to know where the industry is heading next\, this is the session to attend. Don’t miss it! \nREGISTER HERE Use our exclusive discount code: DISC20GDNMEM to save 20%!\nInterested in sponsoring/exhibiting at the 2026 ADSO Summit? Complete the form here. \n\nAgenda\nJune 15 – Preconference Day\nRegistration\n12:00 – 19:45 – Registration opens \nSeaport Ballroom\n12:00 – 17:45 – Exhibitor move in \n18:00 – 19:45 – Evening Activities \nInvite only\n16:00 – 17:56 – International Delegation Meeting \n18:00 – 19:45 – Evening Activities \nStudent track\n16:00 – 17:15 – Student track \n18:00 – 19:45 – Evening Activities \nJune 16 – Day 1: Setting the Stage\nCEO-level perspective on the state of the industry\, value creation\, emerging risks\, and what’s ahead—reinforcing why teams need to be part of the conversation. \nSolutions Center\n08:00 – 09:15 Breakfast in Solutions Center \n09:30 – 11:45 – Solutions Center Open \n12:00 – 13:45 – Lunch & Content in Solutions Center \n14:00 – 15:45 – Solutions Center Open \n16:00 – 16:45 – Happy Hour in the Solutions Center \n17:00 – 18:45 – Opening Night Reception \nEducational Content\n09:30 – 10:00 – The Value of Bringing the Management Team Together \n10:15 – 11:00- State of the Industry & Value Creation \n11:15 – 11:45 – The Social Contract and Consumer Trends \n14:00 – 14:45 and 15:00 – 15:45 – Focus Sessions \n17:00 – 18:45 – Opening Night Reception \nThought Leader Theater\n12:15 – 13:15 – Emerging Leaders Panel and Group Dentistry Awards \n13:00 – 13:45 – Thought Leader Theater \n17:00 – 18:45 – Opening Night Reception \nInvite Only\n08:30 – 09:15 – Board Meeting \n12:15 – 13:30 – Executive Committee Meeting \n16:00 – 16:45 – CEO/VIP Reception \n17:00 – 18:45 – Opening Night Reception \nJune 17 – Day 2: Strengthening Teams\nSmaller\, cross-functional discussions focused on shared challenges\, practical solutions\, and how high-performing teams are built and sustained. Throughout both days\, intentional networking and social experiences create space for meaningful connection and trust-building. \nSolutions Center\n08:00 – 08:45 – Breakfast in Solutions Center \n09:00 – 11:45 – Solutions Center Open \n12:00 – 13:15 – Lunch & Content in Solutions Center \n13:30 – 16:15 – Solutions Center Open \n16:30 – 18:15 – Closing Reception \nEducational Content\n10:00 – 10:45 and 11:00 – 11:45 – Applied Learning Sessions \n13:30 – 14:00 – ADSO Awards \n14:15 – Breakout Summaries \n14:30 – 15:15 – Practical Implications of AI \n15:30 – 16:15 – How to Build High Performing Teams \n16:30 – 18:15 – Closing Reception \nThought Leader Theater \n12:00 – 13:15 – Thought Leader Theater \n16:30 – 18:15 – Closing Reception \nInvite Only\n08:30 – 09:45 – ADSO Government Affairs Committee \n16:30 – 18:15 – Closing Reception \n➡️Subscribe to Group Dentistry Now’s event calendar BELOW to stay up to date on all DSO events!
URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/adso-summit-2026/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:DSO events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260718
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SUMMARY:Dykema DSO Conference 2026 - Use Discount Code GDN26 to save $250
DESCRIPTION:Dykema DSO Conference 2026 – July 15th – July 17th at the Denver Gaylord Rockies.\nSave $250 with code GDN26\n \nRegister here – https://dso.pub/Dykema26\n2026 Agenda: \nWednesday July 15 \n7am-7pm: Registration Sponsored by Orapharma \n8am-4pm: A New Era of Dentistry: AI\, Market Disruptions & Economic Uncertainty. Hosted by Tusk Practice Sales \n12pm-3pm: Charting Your Future: Inside the Decisions Shaping Dental. Hosted by Overjet \n1pm-3pm: What’s Actually Working in DSO Technology (and What Isn’t). Hosted by Planet DDS and Revere Partners \n1pm-3pm: You’re the Developer Now. A Vibe Coding Experience for DSO Executives. Hosted by Henry Schein One \n1pm-4pm: The DSO Marketing Stack That Runs Without an Agency. Hosted by Wonderist \n2pm-4pm: The Strategic Buyer Summit. Hosted by Dental Pitch Brokerage \n4pm-6pm: Women in DSO Ascend Event. Sponsored by Henry Schein One \n6pm-7pm: Welcome Reception. Sponsored by Straumann \n7pm-10pm: Dandy after Dark: Dinner & Drinks \nThursday July 16 \n7am-8am: Yoga. Sponsored by Solution Reach \n8am-9am: Breakfast. Sponsored by Envista \n9am-9.45am: Reflections on DSO History. Moderator: Brian Colao. Panelists: Zach Hoard\, Eric White\, Craig Woods\, Virgil Ochoa \n9.45am-10.45am: DSOs find a Way. Steve Bilt. Leadership Discussion. Moderator: Steve Bilt. Panelists: Rick Workman\, Paul Murphy\, Chris Moxon. \n10.45am-11am: DSO Benchmark Report: Mid-Year Edition 2026. Mike Huffaker \n11am-11.30am: Break. Sponsored by Dental Intelligence \n11.30am-11.45am: What’s Hiding in Your Patient Financial Data. Jay Letwat \n11.45am-12.15pm: What I Learned in My First Year. Larry Benz \n12.15pm-12.45pm: A Private Equity Perspective on the Current DSO Marketplace. Pat Haynes with Brian Colao \n12.45pm-2pm: Lunch \n2pm-2.15pm: What Top Talent Chooses to Perform. Julieanne O’Connor \n2.15pm-2.30pm: Dental Titan Award Presentation. Sponsored by Subscribili \n2.30pm-3pm: Women in DSO. Moderator: Aman Kaur. Panelists: Pat Bauer\, Bob Fontana\, DeAnn McClain\, Lori D’Anna \n3pm-3.30pm: A Guide to AI for DSOs. Moderator: Zack Hoard. Panelists: McKenzie Fagan\, AJ Acierno\, Lane Theriault \n3.30pm-3.45pm: A New Era in Dentistry with Fred Lowery\, Henry Schein CEO \n3.45pm-4pm: Unlocking Dentist Productivity Barriers. Lincoln Harris \n4pm-4.30pm: Special Guest\, Rick Pitino \n4.30pm Break Located Upstairs with Breakouts. Sponsored by Rectangle Health \n4.30pm-6pm: Breakouts (2 Rounds) \nBreakout 1: Beyond the Books: Accounting & Tax Strategies for Scalable DSOs. Moderator: Virgil Ochoa. Panelists: Mike White\, Ashley Noohin\, Asel Lindsey \nBreakout 2: Banking on DSOs: Inside the Minds of Lenders. Moderator: Eric White. Panelists: Angela Baker\, Evan Barker\, Vik Venkataraman\, Krystal Clark \nBreakout 3: Dental RCM & Insurance Claim Payment Posting Workflow Automation for DSOs. Presented by Zentist. Presenter: Ato Kasymov \nBreakout 4: How Agentic AI Decides Who Winds the Next Decade in DSOs. Presented by Weave \nBreakout 5: Save Your Patients\, Save Your DSO: Revealing $500K+ Hidden Value. Presented by Saving Face\, Sponsored by SimplyTest\, VELscope. Presenters: Himesh Kana\, DDS\, Dee Fischer\, Jo-Anne Jones\, RDH \nBreakout 6: Why Productivity Initiatives Fail and What Actually Works. Presented by Ripe Global. Presenters: Lincoln Harris and Dr. Farzeela Rupani \nBreakout 7: Engineering Revenue: The New Era of DSO Planning and Increasing Booked Appointment. Presented by OS Dental. Presenters: Emily Ryba and Neil Hoover \n6pm-11pm: Drone Show and Spazmatics \n11pm-2am: Club Fuego \nFriday July 17 \n8am-9am: Breakfast. Sponsored by Envista \n9am-9.30am: How to Super Charge Performance at Scale. Moderator: Jena Taft. Panelists: Matt Ornstein\, Eric Morin\, Neil Zemba \n9.30-10am: Scaling Smart: The DSO Approach to Strategic Acquisitions and Affiliations. Moderator: Craig Woods. Panelists: Mark Censoprano\, Ryan Hurley\, Farzeela Rupani \n10am-10.30am: Insights from the Experts: What to Know About a DSO Affiliation. Moderator: Virgil Ochoa. Panelists: Brannon Moncrief\, Kevin Cumbus\, Craig Castelli \n10.30am-11am: International Panel. Moderator: Eric White. Panelists: Jeff Leger\, Harry Gill\, Ivona Leventic. Sponsored by Ivoclar \n11am-11.20am: From Efficiency to Ingenuity: Leveraging Human Capital to Ignite Profitable Growth. Greg White \n11.20am-11.35am: Break. Sponsored by Swell \n11.35am-12.15pm: A Discussion with Nick Saban. Brian Colao. Sponsored by Sunbit \n12.15pm: End of Conference
URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/dykema-dso-conference-2026-use-discount-code-gdn26/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:DSO events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260801
DTSTAMP:20260527T103415Z
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SUMMARY:Glidewell's 4th Annual DSO Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:Following the success of our first three DSO Summits\, Glidewell is proud to host the Fourth Annual\, Invitation-Only DSO Summit on July 31\, 2026\, at the Glidewell Clinical Education Center in Irvine\, California. This exclusive event brings together over 200 executives from DSOs across the country for a full day dedicated to collaboration\, innovation\, and strategic growth. Past attendees: 71% C Level Execs/Owner/Founder\, 21% Clinical Directors\, 8% VP. \nGlidewell has been a leader in keeping dental professionals at the forefront of clinical and operational advancements. As the world’s largest dental lab\, completing 10\,000-12\,000 cases per day in the U.S.\, Glidewell offers a unique level of insight\, especially tailored for DSO leaders navigating today’s rapidly evolving dental landscape. \nThe 2026 Summit is designed specifically to support DSOs in achieving their growth goals by addressing the critical intersection of technology\, practice management\, and clinical care. The day’s agenda will feature presentations from Glidewell executives and department leaders\, with key sessions on: \n\nStrategies to increase production and improve patient care\nDigital workflow implementation and technology adoption\nInnovations of in-house manufacturing and lab partnerships\nEducation initiatives and management dashboards\n\nAttendees will also get a firsthand look at Glidewell’s cutting-edge facilities through guided campus tours that showcase the lab’s latest advancements in dental manufacturing\, including CT scanning technology and the use of automation and AI for digital quality control. \nThe event explores the full scope of the benefits of digital dentistry\, including faster turnarounds\, greater clinical control\, intuitive AI-driven design and real-world restorative outcomes. Insight into Glidewell’s research and development efforts will reveal how materials and tools evolve to meet the demands of modern dentistry. \nAdditionally\, the summit will shine a spotlight on the current and future role of artificial intelligence in both the lab and clinical settings. Attendees will see how Glidewell’s proprietary AI software improves design quality\, reduces chair time\, and minimizes remakes—key advantages for scalable practice growth. \nWe understand the need for innovative strategies to promote clinical and financial growth\,” said Bruce Tuck\, Director of DSO Sales & Strategic Marketing. “This Summit is our way of supporting DSOs as they scale their operations and prepare for the future. \nGuests will fly into John Wayne Airport and be shuttled to the Hyatt\, where accommodation is generously provided by Glidewell. Upon arrival\, they’ll check in and join us for a Thursday evening welcome reception and dinner. On Friday\, all meals will be provided throughout the day\, culminating in a memorable cocktail dinner reception at Mesa Manor—the home of Jim and Parvina Glidewell—a cherished tradition of the event. \nWe are pleased to report that the 2026 DSO Summit is approaching full capacity. This event is again\, invitation-only. To determine if you qualify to attend this complimentary event\, please contact: \nBruce Tuck\nDirector\, DSO Sales & Strategic Marketing\nBruce.Tuck@glidewelldental.com\n805-878-6654 \nWe look forward to welcoming both returning and new DSO leaders to Glidewell for another exceptional\, inspiring summit.
URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/glidewells-4th-annual-dso-summit-2026/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:Dental Shows,DSO events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260925
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T142022Z
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SUMMARY:DSO Tech Summit 2026 - Use Code GDN26 to Save 30%
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Open. Use Code GDN26 to Save 30%\n \n2026 DSO Tech Summit: Optimization & Trust\nThe Next Chapter in Dental Technology Leadership\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Sunset Technologies\n\n\n\n\nOver the last five years\, the DSO Tech Summit has guided the industry from foundational security and integration to responsible AI adoption. In 2026\, we enter a new phase where maturity meets scrutiny. \nAs DSOs and group practices face tighter margins and platform fatigue\, this year’s theme challenges technology and operations leaders to get honest:\n\nAre we using what we’ve already invested in to its fullest?\nCan we trust the partners\, platforms\, and data decisions shaping our future?\nHow do we cut through noise\, sprawl\, and hype to focus on meaningful outcomes?\n\n\n\n\n\nAn Intentionally Intimate Experience\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur summit is designed to be small on purpose. This curated size enables a level of access\, interaction\, and honesty that just doesn’t happen at traditional conferences. \nNo booths. No badge scans. No separation between attendees\, vendors\, or speakers. Everyone is in the same room\, solving the same problems together. That’s the kind of environment where real trust is built. \nRegistration is Open. Use Code GDN26 to Save 30%\n \nAgenda:\nSeptember 23\, 1pm-8pm \nOpening Session: What DSO leaders are paying attention to right now. \nLeadership Perspective. When What You Think Is Covered Isn’t: A candid conversation about the risks that often hide in plain sight. \nInnovation Spotlights: See how AI and emerging technologies are making a real impact. \nExecutive Breakout. When Operational Drift Starts: How growing organizations stay aligned as they scale. \nInnovation Spotlight: New ways technology is improving the patient and provider experience. \nBarefoot Beginnings: Dinner\, drinks\, live music and conversations that continue after the music ends. \nSeptember 24\, 8am-6.30pm \nBreakfast & Networking: Grab a coffee\, reconnect and get ready for the day. \nLeadership Perspective: Connecting technology strategy to business goals and growth. \nExecutive Panel When Everything Competes at Once: How leaders prioritize growth\, technology and operations. \nInnovation Spotlights: Real-world ideas helping organizations work smarter. \nExecutive Panel. Before it Enters the Stack: How leaders decide what serves a place. \nLeadership Perspective. The New Reality of Technology Adoption: Real users\, workflows and feedback. \nNetworking Lunch: Grab a seat\, swap ideas and connect with peers facing the same challenges. \nInnovation Spotlights: Fresh perspectives from organizations driving change. \nExecutive Panel. What Survives at Scale: The systems\, workflows and decisions that still deliver. \nExecutive Panel. What Creates Value and What Creates Risk: How investors evaluate technology\, AI and operational maturity. \nClosing Keynote with David Kochman. The Speed of Innovation vs. The Reality of Scaling: How trust and EQ accelerate durable and sustainable change. \nLeadership Reflection: The key themes and takeaways from the Summit. \nLast Call & Lasting Connections: One last toast before heading home and putting new ideas into action. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/dso-tech-summit-2026-use-code-gdn26-to-save-30/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:DSO events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
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SUMMARY:DS World Las Vegas 2026 [Save $200 with code DSW200Group]
DESCRIPTION:September 24-26\, 2026 | MGM Grand\, Las Vegas \nDS World brings together the global dental community for three days of hands-on learning\, expert insights\, innovation\, and meaningful connections.Save $200 Use Code DSW200Group\nDesigned for the entire dental team\, including dentists\, specialists\, hygienists\, assistants\, laboratory professionals\, and practice managers\, DS World 2026 offers practical education that attendees can apply immediately in practice. The program features more than 60 hands-on courses\, expert-led lectures\, interdisciplinary discussions\, and opportunities to earn up to 15 continuing education (CE) credits. \nThis year’s event places a special emphasis on building clinical confidence through evidence-based education and real-world application. The Main Stage program brings together respected clinicians and industry thought leaders\, including Dr. Melonie MacDonald\, Dr. Luciano Retana\, and Dr. Sejal Thacker\, to share practical strategies\, innovative workflows\, and interdisciplinary approaches that help dental professionals achieve more predictable outcomes\, enhance patient experiences\, improve efficiency\, and prepare for the future of dentistry. \nAttendees can explore the complete educational agenda before registering\, making it easier to customize an experience aligned to their professional goals and areas of interest. Whether focused on implants\, orthodontics\, restorative dentistry\, digital workflows\, practice growth\, or emerging technologies\, participants can build a personalized learning journey that delivers immediate value. \nView the agenda and course HERE.\nBeyond education\, DS World offers opportunities to connect with peers\, industry experts\, and the broader dental community in an environment designed to foster collaboration\, inspiration\, and professional growth.Save $200 Use Code DSW200Group \nJoin thousands of dental professionals in Las Vegas and discover why DS World 2026 is the most immersive\, practice-ready educational experience in the event’s history. Register today to secure your preferred courses and start building your personalized agenda.
URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/ds-world-las-vegas-2026-save-200-with-code-dsw200group/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:DSO events
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SUMMARY:Smile Together - 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗚𝗗𝗡𝟮𝟲 for extra perks! (see full listing below for more info)
DESCRIPTION:Grow Together. Smile Together. Oct 1-3\, Las Vegas Convention Center\nThis Event is Sold Out. Get on the Waitlist for 2027.  \nDental Practices and DSOs: 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗚𝗗𝗡𝟮𝟲 to get a $500 bonus\, flight reimbursement up to $600\, free hotel stay\, and a choice of: an additional $500\, or an extra night hotel stay\, or free guest badge! \n \nSmile Together is more than an event—it’s a community-driven experience designed for dental professionals who aspire to grow\, connect\, and thrive together. \n​At Smile Together\, you’ll uncover innovative strategies to enhance your practice’s growth\, streamline operations\, and build lasting connections with industry leaders. \n\n\n\nBuilt for practice owners and dental professionals who are serious about growth\, Smile Together creates space for honest conversations\, fresh ideas\, and real connections that move your business forward. \n​There’s no boring trade show floor. No fluff. Just curated experiences that connect you with like-minded peers\, innovative companies\, and experts who understand the business side of dentistry. \n​Whether you’re a solo doctor\, a multi-practice leader\, or part of a growing DSO\, you’ll walk away with ideas you can use\, people you can trust\, and momentum that lasts. \n🚨 Dental Practices and DSOs: 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗚𝗗𝗡𝟮𝟲 to get a $500 bonus\, flight reimbursement up to $600\, free hotel stay\, and a choice of: an additional $500\, or an extra night hotel stay\, or free guest badge!\n \n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\nSchedule is subject to change \n\n\n​Wednesday\, September 30 / 8:30am-5:00pm: Vendor Registration and Booth Setup at Las Vegas Convention Center West  \n\n\n​Thursday\, October 1 / 8:00am-3:30pm: Registration at Las Vegas Convention Center West \n\n\n10:00am-2:00pm: Education Sessions \n1:30pm-3:30pm: Welcome and SmileEx Exhibit Hall \n3:45pm-6:00pm: 1-on-1 Appointments \n7:00pm-9:00pm: Welcome Reception at Zouk \n\n\nFriday\, October 2 \n7:30am-9:15am: Networking Breakfast \n\n\n8:15am-9:15am: Education Sessions \n9:30am-11:30am: 1-on-1 Appointments \n11:30am-3:30pm: SmileEx Exhibit Hall & Lunch \n3:45pm-6:00pm: 1-on-1 Appointments \n\n\nSaturday\, October 3 \n\n\n7:30am-9:15am: Networking Breakfast \n8:15am-9:15am: Education Sessions \n9:30am-10:15am: 1-on-1 Appointments \n10:15am-1:15pm: SmileEx Exhibit Hall & Lunch \n1:30pm-2:30pm: 1-on-1 Appointments \n2:45pm-6:45pm: Education Sessions \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nVendors: \n\nPre-scheduled meetings with up to 30 qualified dental professionals\n3 days of quality networking that is efficient\, targeted and productive\nUp to 10 hours of tailored conversations and group sessions focused on growth & real solutions
URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/smile-together-2026/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:DSO events
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SUMMARY:OrthoDentist Growth Summit 2026 - Save $400 with Code GDN400
DESCRIPTION:Get Ready For The Encore Experience\nOctober 7\, 2026 – October 9\, 2026\nHilton Cleveland Downtown\n100 Lakeside Ave East\nCleveland\, OH 44114 \nSave $400 use code GDN400 \n \nThis is where education meets real practice growth.\nThe OrthoDentist® Growth Summit is not a typical dental conference. It’s an immersive\, high-energy experience designed for dentists and dental teams who want to expand into orthodontics\, embrace digital dentistry\, and grow their practices. Over three powerful days\, you’ll gain the clinical knowledge\, business strategies\, and industry connections needed to successfully integrate orthodontics into your practice. \nWhy Attend the Growth Summit\nLearn How to Successfully Integrate Orthodontics \nGain practical insights and proven frameworks to expand orthodontic services and keep more treatment in-house. \nEarn Continuing Education \nEngage in dynamic CE sessions designed for both doctors and team members and earn valuable CEUs. \nConnect With Leaders in Modern Dentistry \nNetwork with innovators\, educators\, and dental professionals who are actively shaping the future of dentistry and raising the standard in patient care. \nAn Experience for Your Entire Team \nThe Summit is built for complete dental teams\, including doctors\, office managers\, hygienists\, clinical assistants\, and more. Everyone leaves with strategies they can immediately apply in practice. \nSave $400 use code GDN400 \n \n\nSpeakers\n\nDan German\, DDS\nSam Glick\, DMD\nMichael Grossman\, DDS\nJM Ryerson\, CEO\nPatti Swaintek-Lamb\, DMD\nAvi Patel\, DDS\nBrad Hughes\, DDS\nSarah Ruberg\, Growth & Marketing Advisor\nDr. Wesley Mullins\,DDS\nMaria Jackson\,DDS\, FAGD\nMichael McCarthy\, MBA\nEmily Dennison\, DDS\nChris Phelps\, DMD\nAndrew Roberts. DDS\nSarah Prkusic\, Dental Photography Expert\nShad Treadway\, Dental Marketing Strategist\nPaul Goodman\, DMD\n\n\nAgenda\nWednesday\, October 7 \nArrival & Welcome Reception \n3-6 Vendor Setup \n5-7 Registration Opens \n6-7 Welcome Reception \nThursday\, October 8 \nEducation\, Energy & Engagement \n6-6.45 Yoga & Breathwork Session \n7-8 Breakfast & Exhibit Hall Open \n8-10 Welcome / Keynote / General Session \n10-12 Tailored learning for doctors & teams \n12-1 Lunch & Exhibit Hall Open \n11-5 Tailored learning for doctors & teams \n6-9 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Bash \nFriday\, October 9 \nStrategy + Action + Momentum \n6-6.45 Yoga & Breathwork Session \n7-8 Breakfast & Exhibit Hall Open \n8-9 General Session \n9-12 Tailor learning for doctors & teams \n12-1 Lunch & Exhibit Open \n1-3 General Session / Event Closing \n 
URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/orthodentist-growth-summit-2026/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:DSO events
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SUMMARY:Dykema 2027
DESCRIPTION:Save the dates. July 7th – July 9th\, 2027.\nBack in Aurora\, CO at the Gaylord Rockies Resort.\nMore to come………….
URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/dykema-2027/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:DSO events
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SUMMARY:AADGP 2027 Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:September 15th–17th\, 2027\nDenver\, Colorado\n\nThe AADGP 2027 Annual Conference is headed to Denver\, Colorado\, taking place September 15–17\, 2027! Mark your calendar and prepare for an inspiring experience featuring high-impact workshops\, meaningful networking\, and the latest innovations shaping the future of dental group practice. \nFrom dynamic learning opportunities to vibrant celebrations and connections with colleagues from across the country\, AADGP 2027 will deliver the energy\, ideas\, and sense of community that make the annual conference an essential event each year. \n\nMore details are coming soon! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMission Statement of the American Academy of Dental Group Practice\n\n\n\nThe American Academy of Dental Group Practice is guided by the conviction that the leaders who create\, shape\, and advance group practices are among the most forward-thinking innovators in dentistry. We believe these individuals are united by a commitment to delivering exceptional\, patient-centered care—care that meets or exceeds the standards of all other practice models—and to ensuring that such care is accessible to every segment of the population. We further believe that group practice offers a uniquely powerful avenue for providing dental services that are more efficient\, more cost-effective\, and more readily available to patients\, while also fostering professional fulfillment and financial sustainability for dentists. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAADGP Objectives:\n\n\n\n\n01To serve as the premier forum for the exchange of knowledge\, experience\, and best practices in group dentistry and to cultivate a commitment to life-long learning. \n\n\n02To support education and training in all facets of group practice through conferences\, seminars\, and publications for dentists\, managers\, and dental team members that focus on the business and management of dentistry. \n\n\n03To advocate for the interests and advancement of group practice within the broader dental profession within the doctor-owned and doctor-led construct. \n\n\n04To elevate the recognition of group practice as a highly effective and desirable model of care delivery. \n\n\n05To promote and support research and resources that strengthen the systems of dental service delivery. \n\n\n06To champion continuous improvement in the quality of patient care and the patient experience within group practice settings. \n\n\n07To collaborate with aligned organizations in advancing the dental profession and its future. \n\n\n\n\n\nVision Statement of the American Academy of Dental Group Practice\nBuilding Better Dental Groups Together \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nAADGP Executive Office \n4109 Brookpointe Ct.\,\nSarasota\, FL 34238 \nTelephone: 630-481-7081 \nEmail \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOverview of AADGP Membership Benefits\nThe single biggest benefit of joining the AADGP is gaining access to high-impact support that strengthens your practice\, your career\, and your profession. The AADGP is currently revamping practice resources by building a one-stop shop to obtain the lasts developments\, news and tools that will impact the management of your dental group. \nBelow is a breakdown of the most valuable benefits that AADGP members enjoy.
URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/aadgp-2027-annual-conference/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:DSO events
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SUMMARY:Smile Together 2027
DESCRIPTION:Save the Dates! Smile Together Live 2027 will be held in Phoenix\, AZ at the Phoenix Convention Center October 14th – October 16th\, 2027.\nBetter Connections Build Better Smiles. Stop Buying Booth Traffic. Start Building Relationships.\nEven more meeting options in 2027. \nMore information coming soon. Look for special GDN benefits for DSOs and dental groups. \n 
URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/smile-together-2027/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:DSO events
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