EMPOWER AND GROW 2023

Exhibitor Kickoff event 4pm.

This meeting is invitation only.

Sponsored by SmileDirectClub SmileDirectClub was founded on the belief that affordable and convenient premium oral care should be accessible to everyone. Since their founding in 2014, SmileDirectClub has helped more than 1.5 million people transform their smiles through their pioneering telehealth platform for orthodontia. 

Sponsored by Darby Dental Supply  Darby Dental Supply, LLC, is one of the largest dental distributors in the United States, shipping over one million orders each year. Headquartered in Jericho, NY, the company was founded in 1948 and has expanded into seven sales offices and three fully-automated distribution centers strategically positioned across the country. 

This meeting is invitation only.

Sponsored by Darby Dental Supply  Darby Dental Supply, LLC, is one of the largest dental distributors in the United States, shipping over one million orders each year. Headquartered in Jericho, NY, the company was founded in 1948 and has expanded into seven sales offices and three fully-automated distribution centers strategically positioned across the country. 

Learn more about the Women in DSO Mentorship Program.

Program Emcees: 

• Samantha Strain, Partner and Chief Development Officer, HealthStream Ventures
• Rebecca Minor, Vice President Legal, Smile Doctors

How Women in DSO is Delivering Access and Opportunities 

• Dr. Aman Kaur, Founder and President, Women in DSO
• Kathleen Titus, Director Corporate Relations, Henry Schein
• Brian Colao, Director, Dykema DSO Industry Group
• Andrea Hight, Division Director, DSOs, Darby Special Markets 
• Sarah Sharfstein, Vice President Category Development & Strategy, Aspen Dental 

               Joined by non-presenting Founding Board Members

Leading with a Growth Mindset

• Dr. Maryam Beyramian, Founder and CEO, Westwind Integrated Health
• Stephenie Goddard, CEO, Glidewell Dental
• Wardah Inam, PhD Co-Founder and CEO, Overjet
• Patricia Mahoney, CEO, The Smilist
• Lorri Detrick, President, Riccobene Dental

Women in DSO Male Allyship Panel  - Sponsored by Henry Schein, Inc.

• Rania Anderson, Executive Business Coach and International Keynote Speaker  
• Geoff Ligibel, President and CEO, 42 North Dental
• Dr. Saam Zarrabi, Founder and CEO, Rodeo Dental
• David Kochman, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Office of the CEO, Henry Schein
• Brian Colao, Director, Dykema DSO Industry Group

Learn more about the Women in DSO Male Allyship Program.

DSO Finance Practices for 2023

• Brandy Merritt, Director, Strategic Accounts, iCreditWorks
• Hollie Williams, CFO, Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics
• Crissy Fiscus, CFO, Pepperpointe Partnerships
• Cheryl McManus, VP, Finance Americas, Align Technology, Inc.
• Emily Brems, Consulting CFO,  CliftonLarsonAllen LLP 

The  journey of two dentists as DSO-Owners, dental hygiene school owners, scientists and  internationally-renowned innovators.

• Nancy Coy, CEO, Choice Payment Services 
• Dr. Goly Abivardi, Founder and co-CEO, vVardis 
• Dr. Haley Abivardi, Founder and co-CEO, vVardis 

Presented by Specialized Dental  the doctor-led, doctor-driven parent company of US Endo Partners, the nation’s first endodontic DSO, and Specialized Dental Partners, a pioneer in integrated oral health care. Learn more.

Sponsored by Envista Envista Holdings Corporation, A global family of 30+ trusted dental brands, united by a shared purpose: to partner with professionals to improve lives, is an independent, public company that launched in the second half of 2019, and is one of the largest global dental products companies, with a differentiated portfolio including dental implants, orthodontics, and digital imaging technologies 

In Partnership with Overjet

• Dr. Aman Kaur, Founder and President, Women in DSO
• Wardah Inam, PhD, Co-Founder and CEO, Overjet
• Teresa Dolan, Chief Dental Officer, Overjet

What's Really Trending in DSO Marketing

• Amy Mendoza, VP Corporate Marketing, Vyne
• Stephanie Moritz, Chief Customer Innovation Officer, American Dental Association
• Ali Hyatt, Chief Marketing Officer, Henry Schein ONE
• Erania Brackett, SVP, Customer Experience, Dentsply Sirona
• Kamal Bhandal, Vice President, Consumer & Brand Marketing, Align Tech 

The DSO HR Update

• Rachel Kopp, Chief People Officer, OrthoFi
• Dr. Rute Ramalho, Chief of Staff, Clinical Support Team at Aspen Dental
• Erika Williams, Chief Talent Officer, Dental Care Alliance
• Ali Oromchian,  Chief Executive Officer, HR for Health 
• Kaitlin Connor, VP Human Resources, Specialty Dental Brands

The  journey of two Industry Leaders, different paths but same perseverance. 

• Melissa Marquez, Chief Operating Officer, Jarvis Analytics
• Susan Huff, Chief Integration Officer, MB2 Dental Solutions
• Katie Nelson, Business Development Officer, Oryx Dental Software

Presented by Specialized Dental  the doctor-led, doctor-driven parent company of US Endo Partners, the nation’s first endodontic DSO, and Specialized Dental Partners, a pioneer in integrated oral health care. Learn more.

Sponsored by Fidler & Associates  At Fidler and Associates we take great pride in our reputation throughout the dental industry. From DSO's/Emerging Groups and Manufacturers to Distributors and Consultants, we are leading the way in forming dentistry's leadership future. We connect potential with opportunity. 

Why Clinical Leader Support is More Important than Ever

• Cher-Mari Scott, Head of DSO, Ivoclar
• Dr. Cindy Roark, SVP & Chief Clinical Officer, Sage Dental Management
• Dr. Suzanne Mericle, KOL and Clinical Director, SmileDirectClub
• Dr. Sonia Chopra, Author, Instructor, Speaker, Specialty1
• Dr. Vladna Babcic-Tal, Chief Clinical Officer, Specialized Dental (US Endo Partners)

Actionable Strategies to Help Achieve Success as a Leader in Your Organization

• Leesa Olson, Assistant VP of Launch Loyalty, Launch Loyalty Powered by Careington
• Terri Krauss, Chief Operating Officer, Dental 365
• April Kates-Ellison, Chief Client Services & Tripartite Relations Officer, American Dental Association 
• Kristen Cusack, Chief Executive Officer, Phase 1 Equity
• Shawna Eury, Division Vice President of Operations, Dental Care Alliance

Sponsored by Henry Schein Inc., Presented by  Marcy Roy , Director of Strategic Accounts Business Development, Henry Schein Inc. 

Erica Dhawan, Leading Authority on Collaboration and Innovation. Bestselling Author. Named “Oprah of Management Thinkers” and Ranked #1 of Top Women Keynote Speakers of 2020. 

Co-Sponsored by vVardis The entire suite of vVardis products, the vVardis ritual, and the globally patented ingredient WX Formula, are the result of a combined 30 years of dental and entrepreneurial experience, clinical research, and creative vision of the internationally renowned Swiss dentists Golnar and Haleh Abivardi, two sisters who, together, have closed the gap between holistic and conventional oral medical traditions, revolutionizing their field more than once.

Co-Sponsored by Henry Schein ONE, Henry Schein Inc.  Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) is a solutions company for health care professionals powered by a network of people and technology. With more than 22,000 Team Schein Members worldwide, the Company's network of trusted advisors provides more than 1 million customers globally with more than 300 valued solutions that help improve operational success and clinical outcomes. 

Sponsored by Rectangle Health Rectangle Health works with DSO’s and dental practices to drive revenue by increasing patient payments and streamlining practice management workflows. For almost 30 years, we’ve pioneered technology that helps practices of all sizes run more efficiently and get paid. Rectangle Health is committed to meeting broader needs through technology that acts as an extension of the practice and makes lives easier for dentists, staff, and patients. 

Program Emcees: 

• Samantha Strain, Partner and Chief Development Officer, HealthStream Ventures
• Rebecca Minor, Vice President Legal, Smile Doctors

Industry Insights to Watch and Learn from

• Marko Vujicic, Chief Economist & VP Health Policy Institue, American Dental Association
• Michele Reeder, Executive Director, Nevada Dental Association
• Dr. Reena Gajjar, Chief Clinical Officer, Vyne Dental 
• Lisa Ward, VP of Communications, Association of Dental Support Organizations (ADSO)
• Dr. Lulu Tang, Owner Dentist, Pacific Dental Services

The Role of Compliance and Processes for DSO Growth

• McKenzie Fagan, Area Sales Manager Strategic Markets, Henry Schein ONE
• Cheryl Polmatier , Vice President Provider Network Development, DentaQuest
• Elizabeth Voss, Member, Dykema DSO Industry Group 
• Karla-Marie Santiago Melendez, Director of Procurement, Oakpoint 
• Norma Romero, Chief Compliance Officer, Community Dental Partners

Best Practices and Systems for Growing DSO Organizations

• Allison Alexander, Vice President, Darby Group Companies Inc. 
• Carey Lasher, VP of Performance, Independence Dental Services
• Angela Zourdos, Regional Director of Operations, Heartland Dental
• Brooke Young, Chief Operating Officer, Espire Dental
• Teresa Williams, CFO - Market Facing,  CliftonLarsonAllen LLP 

Presented by Specialized Dental  the doctor-led, doctor-driven parent company of US Endo Partners, the nation’s first endodontic DSO, and Specialized Dental Partners, a pioneer in integrated oral health care. Learn more.

Sponsored by Specialty1 Partners Specialty1 Partners is the parent company of dental surgical based partnerships Endo1 Partners, Perio1 Partners, and OS1 Partners. They maintain and scale practices for optimal performance in order to transform goals into reality. Our best-in-class partnerships scan across specialties and allow you to focus on patient care while remaining high-functioning and at full potential. 

Organizing a Smart DSO Techstack for 2023

• Michelle Dowling, EVP Marketing, Rectangle Health
• Amol Nirgudkar, Chief Executive Officer, Patient Prism
• Ornit Maizel, Chief Technology Officer, Sunbit
• Nikki Dean, Director of Strategic Accounts, Pearl
• Leah Crites, Vice President Client Success, RecallMax

Winning Formula for Growth in any Market Conditions

• Brian Colao, Director, Dykema DSO Industry Group
• Caitlin Waters, Associate Director of Communications, Risas Dental
• Rob Linder, Chief Operating Officer, eAssist
• Rondi Michaux, Director of Business Development, 42 North Dental
• Sarah Biedel, Strategic Accounts, Patterson Dental

• Dr. Aman Kaur, Founder and President Women in DSO

Presented by Specialized Dental  the doctor-led, doctor-driven parent company of US Endo Partners, the nation’s first endodontic DSO, and Specialized Dental Partners, a pioneer in integrated oral health care. Learn more.