EMPOWER AND GROW 2024

Exhibitor Kickoff event 4pm.  Location: Rose A and Prefunction Area

This meeting is invitation only. Location: Lotus 1&2

Exhibitor Kickoff   Location: Rose Ballroom A

Registration Sponsored by Align Technology Over the past 26 years, Align has helped doctors treat over 16.4 million patients with the Invisalign System and is driving the evolution in digital dentistry through the Align Digital Platform™, our integrated suite of unique, proprietary technologies and services delivered as a seamless, end-to-end solution for patients and consumers, orthodontists and GP dentists, and lab/partners. Visit www.aligntech.com for more information.

Registration Sponsored by Align Technology Over the past 26 years, Align has helped doctors treat over 16.4 million patients with the Invisalign System and is driving the evolution in digital dentistry through the Align Digital Platform™, our integrated suite of unique, proprietary technologies and services delivered as a seamless, end-to-end solution for patients and consumers, orthodontists and GP dentists, and lab/partners. Visit www.aligntech.com for more information.

Breakfast 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.  Location: Rose 5

Mentorship Program 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: 

• Erika Williams, Head of Talent Management & Engagement, Dental Care Alliance
• Shawna Eury, South Division President, Dental Care Alliance

The Women in DSO® Progress Report

• Dr. Aman Kaur, Founder and President, Women in DSO
• Brian Colao, Director, Dykema DSO Industry Group
• Sarah Sharfstein, VP Commercialization, Aspen Dental 
• David Kochman, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Henry Schein, Inc.
• Rahma Samow, Chief Executive Officer,  ClearChoice Dental Implant Center

               Joined by non-presenting Founding Board Members

• Dr. Marion  Bergman, MD, MPA  - Director, MCW Global

Sponsored by Henry Schein Inc., Presented by, David Kochman, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Henry Schein, Inc

• Dr. Marion  Bergman, MD, MPA  - Director, MCW Global

• Wardah Inam, Chief Executive Officer, Overjet 
• Scotte Hudsmith, Chairman & CEO, Specialized Dental Partners
• Lisa Ashby, Chief Executive Officer, CareStream Dental
• Maryam Beyramain, Chief Executive Officer, Westwind Integrated Health
• Erania Brackett, SVP, Orthodontic Aligner Solutions, Customer Experience, and Head of Sustainability, Dentsply Sirona

• Victoria Garcia, Chief Financial Officer, Dental Care Alliance
• Bete Johnson, Advisor to CEO, CareCredit 
• Curtis Smith, Chief Financial Officer, Director, Independence Dental Services
• Crissy Fiscus, Chief Financial Officer, PepperPointe Partnerships
• Allison Alexander, Vice President, Darby Dental Supply

• Dr. Margaret Mason, VP Dental Medicine, NYU Langone Health
• Dr. McKenzie Woodard, Clinical Director, Commonwealth Dentistry
• Dr. Whitney White, Doctor and Office Owner, Aspen Dental  
• Vladana Babcic-Tal,DMD, Chief Clinical Officer, Specialized Dental Partners
• Geoff Ligibel, President and CEO, 42 North Dental

Sponsored by Henry Schein Inc., Presented by Samantha Glucksman, Director of Sales Strategic Accounts, Henry Schein

• Rahma Samow, Chief Executive Officer,  ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers

• Lorri Detrick, President and Chief Operations Officer, Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry
• Suzanne Jackson, Chief Operating Officer, Rodeo Dental and Orthodontics
• Alisa Ulrey, Chief Operations Officer, US Oral Surgery Management
• Mick Janesses, Chief Executive Officer, Oakpoint
• Leesa Olson, Assistant Vice President of Launch Loyalty, Careington International - Launch Loyalty

1. Financing as a Growth Engine: Transforming DSO Operations with Smart Financing Technology
   Sponsored by Versatile Credit  
   
2. $2MM in AR Recovery - How We Did It
   Sponsored by eAssist
   
3. Step by Step Breakdown of Dental Entrepreneurship
   Sponsored by Dental Innovation Alliance
   
4. Increase Same Store Growth and 10x Your Time
   Sponsored by SupportDDS
   
5. Building Your Wealth as a Female Professional – Financial and Tax Tips for 2024                         

           Sponsored by Corient Wealth Management

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

• Julie Booher, Chief Strategy Officer, PepperPointe Partnerships
• Marie-Rose Wagner, Global Head of Executive Engagement - Marketing- Sales Enablement, Straumann Group
• Nick Garrison, VP Marketing, Pearl
• Sarah Sharfstein, VP Commercialization, Aspen Dental, Aspen Dental
• Amy Mendoza, VP Corporate Marketing, Vyne Dental

• Annette Igl, Chief Human Resources Officer, US Oral Surgery Management
• Jamie Heinze, Chief Human Resources Officer, Rectangle Health
• J.W.Oliver, Managing Partner, SupportDDS
• Jaime Richardson, VP, Human Resources Americas EMEA, Align Technology
• Janet Elkin, President & CEO, IMN Enterprises

Sponsored by Henry Schein ONE, Presented by  Melissa Marquez, Senior Director DSO Solutions, Henry Schein ONE

• Christine King, Executive Chair, Henry Schein ONE

Invitation only Location: Rose Rooftop Entrance

Formal, celebration attire encouraged.

Breakfast Sponsored by Rectangle Health.  Rectangle Health equips healthcare practices with the technology and tools to attract and retain patients from digital registration to post-care billing. The company’s end-to-end customizable platform enhances the patient experience, reduces administrative burden, boosts financial stability, and simplifies healthcare and payment compliance. Learn more at rectanglehealth.com.

Breakfast Sponsored by Rectangle Health.  Rectangle Health equips healthcare practices with the technology and tools to attract and retain patients from digital registration to post-care billing. The company’s end-to-end customizable platform enhances the patient experience, reduces administrative burden, boosts financial stability, and simplifies healthcare and payment compliance. Learn more at rectanglehealth.com.

Program Emcees: 

• Erika Williams, Head of Talent Management & Engagement, Dental Care Alliance
• Shawna Eury, South Division President, Dental Care Alliance

• Courtney Ransom, Head of Risk Management, Ethics & Compliance, DentaQuest
• Patrick Jacobwith, CEO / General Counsel / Certified HIPAA Specialist, Sunset Technologies
• Dawn O'Connell, Chief of Practice Compliance, Freedom Dental Management
• Zach Hoard, Partner, Dykema
• Brian Colao, Director, Dykema DSO Industry Group

• Mariya Filipova, Investor Board Member, Filipova Health
• Dr. Linda Edgar, President, American Dental Association 
• Heather Colicchio, President, AADOM
• Tanya Befus, Chief People Officer, Henry Schein One
• Amanda Lien, Director, Community Health, Henry Schein  

• Kristin Mendez, The Jordan Company
• Shayan Masoudpour, Bow River Capital
• Anette Rodriguez, MKH Partners
• Tom Creegan, Raymond James 
• Ellie Naderi, Chief Executive Officer, Oral Health United

• Dr. Rute Ramalho, Chief of Staff, Aspen Dental
• Tammy Filipiak, Vice President Hygiene Support/Clinical Operations, Smile Brands
• Joe Fogg, Founder & CEO, onDiem
• Misty Mattingly, SVP, Chief Dental Hygiene Officer, Sage Dental
• Kimberly Kwiecien, Director of Sales, Enterprise, Spear Education

• Erica Zerante, VP Strategic Partnerships, Pearl
• Jenny Aidele, Director, Strategic Accounts, Videa Health
• Cindy Klein, Chief Information Officer, ACI
• Sue Griffin, Chief Operating Officer, Black Talon Security
• Brandy Merritt, Director, Strategic Accounts, iCreditWorks

• Teresa Williams, Chief Operations  Officer, Dental Express
• Michelle Dowling, Executive Vice President of Marketing, Rectangle Health
• Allison Alexander, Vice President, Darby Dental Supply
• Robert Linder,  Chief Strategy Officer, eAssist
• Brian Colao, Director, Dykema DSO Industry Group 

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