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EMPOWER AND GROW 2025

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2025 AGENDA

thursday, March 6, 2025

Power On: Exhibitor Set Up

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: Palace Pre-Function Area 1 & 2

Women in DSO Advisory Board Meeting

2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

This meeting is invitation only. Location: Roman II and IV

Workshop: How to Bring in More Quality New Patients in 2025

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Presented by Rise DDS. 

Rise DDS CEO Neil Zemba will provide an in-depth overview of the market trends for 2025 and beyond, and shares the insights he and his team have gleaned as the marketing partner for over 1,600 practices and groups nationwide. A former owner and COO of high own Michigan-based DSO, Neil will outline current best practices for how to measure success in your marketing, and provide actionable takeaways for how to attract more qualified, high-ticket patients. 

Workshop: Solutions in Hygiene

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Presented by Premiere Dental Products

Everyday products to make your work easier, both for the patient and clinician. 

 Speaker:

Jessica Woods, RDHAP

Location: Florentine III

Workshop: Proven Strategies for Selling Your Dental Practice

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Presented by Dental Pitch Brokerage.

Dental Pitch Brokerage helps dental practice owners connect with buyers faster through live pitch events, attracting private equity, DSOs, and eager investors.

Location: Florentine II

Workshop:The Dentalpreneur Panel: The Women Behind Dental Success

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Presented by Dental Success Companies.

Founded by Dr. Mark Costes in 2012, the Dental Success Institute (DSI) began as a powerhouse of community education and coaching for elite dental professionals across the nation. It has evolved into a highly reputable resource known for its expertise and a strong commitment to collaboration and support. For the first time in history, DSI is expanding its reach to include doctors in all phases of their ownership journey. Location: Florentine I

Rise & Lead Reception for Dental School Deans and Students

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Invitation only. Reception Sponsored by Pikos Institute
The Pikos Institute is a premier institution providing hands-on training and education in dental implantology, advanced bone and soft tissue grafting, and full arch immediate reconstruction. With an alumni network of over 6,700 practitioners from all 50 states and 43 countries, the Pikos Institute is committed to excellence in education and advancing the field of dental implantology. Location: Palace Pre-Function 2

Registration Open

5:00 pm

Registration Sponsored by Align Technology. Align Technology designs and manufactures the Invisalign® System, the most advanced clear aligner system in the world, iTero™ intraoral scanners and services, and exocad™ CAD/CAM software. Location: Palace Pre-Function Area 1 & 2

Meet Women in DSO: The Welcome Reception (Palace 1& 2)

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Welcome Reception Sponsored by Heartland Dental. Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services. What started from the entrepreneurial spirit of Rick Workman, DMD, with his single dental practice, has evolved into affiliating with over 3,000 doctors in over 1,750 locations across 39 states and the District of Columbia. Location: Palace Pre-Function Area 1 & 2


friday, March 7, 2025

Registration Open

7:30 am

Registration Sponsored by Align Technology. Align Technology designs and manufactures the Invisalign® System, the most advanced clear aligner system in the world, iTero™ intraoral scanners and services, and exocad™ CAD/CAM software. Visit www.aligntech.com for more information. Location: Palace Pre-Function Area 1 & 2

Let's Get Growing: Breakfast and Networking (Palace 1 & 2)

7:30 am - 8:15 am

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.  Location: Palace Pre-Function 1 & 2

Women in DSO Mentorship Program Breakfast

7:15 am - 8:30 am

This meeting is invitation only.  Location: Florentine I


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.

Empower and Grow: General Session - Palace Ballroom

8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Program Emcees: 

  • Kimberly Kwiecien, Director of Partner Growth, Pearl
  • ArNelle Wright, DMD,MS, General Dentist, Affordable Dentures and Implants

Location: Palace Ballroom

Opening Remarks

8:30 am

  • Dr. Aman Kaur, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Women in DSO®

Location: Palace Ballroom

Behind the Scenes, Beyond the Boardroom

8:45 am

The Women in DSO® Progress Report


  • Dr. Aman Kaur, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Women in DSO®
  • Rahma Samow, President & CEO, ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers
  • Amy Mendoza, VP Marketing, Vyne
  • Brian Colao, Director, Dykema DSO Industry Group
  • David Kochman, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Henry Schein, Inc.


Joined by non-presenting Board of Directors for Women in DSO®

Keynote Presentation followed by an Intimate Showcase

9:05 am

  • Cassie Kozyrkov - Former Chief Decision Scientist at Google and current CEO of Data Scientific


Sponsored by Henry Schein Inc., Interviwed for showcase by Abby Sneag

                  


Crowning Achievements: Steering Growth with Purpose and Impact

10:00 am

  • Dr. Sami Webb, Chief Executive Officer, EPIC4 Specialty Partners
  • Sonia Williams, SVP, General Manager Dental, Synchrony
  • Kiran Malviya, Vice President, ES, EMEA, Straumann Group
  • Wardah Inam, PhD, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Overjet

              

Moderated by Lorri Detrick, President and COO, Riccobene Associates 

Empower Networking Break

10:30 am

Location: Palace Pre-Function 1 & 2

Championing Care: Leading the Charge in Clinical Excellence and Profitable

11:00 am

  • Dr. Gabriela Hricko, Partner Orthodontist, Great Expressions
  • Dr. Arwinder Judge, Chief Clinical Officer, Aspen Dental
  • Dr. Maryam Beyramian, CEO and Founder, Westwind Integrated Health
  • Dr. Jumoke Adedoyin, Chief Clinical Officer, Affordable Care, Inc


Moderated by Ophir Tanz, Founder and CEO, Pearl

Financial Power Moves: Strategies to Maximize Profitability, Minimize Risk

11:30 am

  • Andrea Short, Director, North America Legal, Align Technology
  • Victoria Garcia, Chief Financial Officer, Dental Care Alliance
  • Dr. Greg White, Chief Executive Officer, PepperPointe Partnerships
  • Dr. Saam Zarrabi, Co-Founder & CEO, Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics


Moderated by Michelle Dowling, EVP Marketing, Rectangle Health

 

An Intimate Conversation: Empowering Growth Through Excellence

12:00 pm

Sponsored by Pikos Institute.  Dr. Jennifer Doobrow and Dr. Suchie Chawla, two dynamic women and powerhouse clinicians share their journeys from aspiration to achievement, offering actionable insights to help you level up your skills and embrace new opportunities. Whether you’re a DSO executive, dentist, or hygienist, prepare to be inspired by their stories of grit, growth, and groundbreaking success. Don’t miss this electrifying session—because your next breakthrough starts here. Learn more.

Empower Networking & Lunch (Palace I & II)

12:30 pm

Location: Palace Pre-Function 1 & 2

The Architect of Success: Ways to Drive Operational Mastery and Scale

1:30 pm

  • Patricia Mahony, Chief Operating Officer, Tend
  • Karen Flug, Chief Operating Officer, Gen4 Dental Partners
  • Brooke Gerrell, VP of Project Management Office, Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry
  • Jamie Howard, Vice President of Operations, Smile America Partners

             

Moderated by Shirley Misiak, VP, National Accounts, CareCredit


The Power of People: Building and Retaining Top Talent

2:00 pm

  • Andrea Frohning, Chief Human Resources Officer, Dentsply Sirona
  • Dr. Eric Tobler, Chief Clinical Officer, Dental Care Alliance
  • Sandra Peralta, VP Talent Acquisition, 42 North Dental
  • Mackenzie Richter, Vice President, Global Digital Workflow Solutions, Henry Schein

                

Moderated by Leesa Olson, Assistant VP of Launch Loyalty, Careington    International - Launch Loyalty

The Power Play: Leveraging Consumerism for Commercial Success

2:30pm

  • Amy Mendoza, VP Marketing, Vyne
  • Allison Alexander, VP Marketing, Darby Dental Supply
  • Kirsten Markson, Chief Revenue Officer, Spear Education
  • Katy Cohen, Chief Revenue Officer, Benco


Moderated by Sarah Sharfstein, VP Commercialization, Aspen Dental

Empower Networking Break

3:00 pm

Location: Palace Pre-Function 1 & 2

The Women in DSO 2025 Leadership Awards

3:30 pm

In Partnership with Overjet

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

Stories that Matter: Leading with Vision & Impact

4:30 pm

Sponsored by Patterson Dental.


  • Featured Speaker - Kristin Dietzler, President, Patterson Dental


 Interviewed by Linda Gehringer, VP Strategic Accounts, Patterson Dental

The 2025 President's Invitational

5:30 pm

Invitation-only. Location: Dedicated Section at Augustus 1 & 2

The 2025 Empower and Grow Bash: Party at the Palace & The LEAD Release Part

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Formal, celebration attire encouraged. Location: Augustus 1 & 2


Sponsored by Spear Education, Envista and Henry Schein.


saturday, March 8, 2025

Wellness Activity: Lead on with Yoga

6:30 am - 7:30 am

Location: Emperors Ballroom

Leadership Alumni Club Members Breakfast Meeting

7:30 am - 8:30 am

Invitation-only.  Location: Florentine I

Breakfast & Registration (Palace Pre-Function 1 & 2)

7:30 am - 8:30 am

Breakfast Sponsored by The LEAD


The LEAD is a premium publication designed for progressive and ambitious dental industry leaders. The digital and print publication reach thousands of industry leaders to highlight success, introduce promising new talent and celebrate trailblazers in business and innovation. Our mission is to inspire and empower new standards of leadership, growth, and innovation across the industry. 

Let's Get Growing: General Session - Palace Ballroom

8:30 am - 12:15 pm

Program Emcees: 


  • Kimberly Kwiecien, Director of Partner Growth, Pearl
  • ArNelle Wright, DMD,MS, General Dentist, Affordable Dentures and Implants

Leading with Impact: How Purpose Fuels Growth and Innovation

8:30 am

  • Dr. Brett Kessler, President, American Dental Association
  • Dr. Maria Emanuel Ryan, DDS, PhD, Executive Vice President & Chief Clinical Officer, Colgate - Palmolive Company
  • Lisa Ward, VP Communications and Strategic Initiatives, Association of Dental Support Organizations (ADSO)
  • Samantha Glucksman, Sr. Director of Sales, Strategic Accounts, Henry Schein


Moderated by Brian Colao, Director, DSO Industry Group, Dykema


Money Matters: Mastering Revenue Cycle Management in DSOs

9:00 am

  • Barbi Elmore, Senior Director Product RCM, Henry Schein One
  • Amy Spaulding, Sr. Director of Operations, eAssist Dental Solutions
  • Evelyn Lahiji, COO, CDFZone
  • Aisha Randall, Vice President of Revenue Cycle Management, Rodeo Dental and Orthodontics


Moderated by Marci Sweet, VP of Marketing, Dental XChange. 

Data is Power: Leveraging Tech to Expand Your Business Reach and Impact

9:30 am

  • Cindy Klein, Chief Administrative and Information Officer, Affordable Care
  • Dr. Zarah Ali, Director of Strategic Accounts, VideaHealth
  • Stephanie Salvatore, Vice President of Operations, Specialty Smile Partners
  • McKenzie Fagan, Vice President of Enterprise Sales, Pearl


Moderated by Steven Jensen, VP Business Development, Dental Intelligence

The Power Shift: Where the Dental Industry Stands Today

10:15 am

Presentation by Deesha Bhaumik, PhD, Senior Health Policy Analyst, COE Health Policy Institute

The Hygiene Leadership Playbook: Power Moves for Group Practices to Improve

10:45 am

  • Belangie Perez-Torres, Director, Hygiene Strategy and Operations, Aspen Dental
  • Kendra Flowers, Vice President of Clinical Operations, Smile America Partners
  • Christine Diehl, Chief Executive Officer, The DSO Hygienist
  • Tiffany Howerton, Senior Hygiene Mentor of Operations, Heartland Dental, LLC


Moderated by Joe Fogg, Chief Executive Officer, On Diem

Take the Lead: A Women In DSO Call To Action

11:30 am

Presentation by Dr. Aman Kaur, Founder and CEO, Women in DSO®

Closing Remarks

12:00 pm

  •  Robert Linder, Chief Strategic Officer, eAssist Dental Solutions
  • Kimberly Kwiecien, Director of Partner Growth, Pearl
  • ArNelle Wright, DMD,MS, General Dentist, Affordable Dentures and Implants 
  • Dr. Aman Kaur, Founder and CEO, Women in DSO®

* Subject to change. Sponsors, please login to the online Exhibitor Kit for more details on load in and load out.*

VISIT THE EMPOWER LOUNGE in the palace foyer

2025 empower lounge exclusives

Seasonal Color Anaylsis with Anoushka Dannin

We’ve all experienced it at least once – you wear a color and get complimented on how great it looks. It lifts your confidence and makes you feel beautiful. But how do you know which colors truly bring out the best in you?

Seasonal color analysis is a game-changer when it comes to feeling confident in your style. 

Pre-Photo Express Glam Studio

Visit the Express Glam Studio for onsite touch-up with refresh professionals to get you camera-ready for power moves.

2025 Lifestyle Headshot Studio

2025 Lifestyle Headshot Studio

Nationally acclaimed lifestyle photographer, Justine Scott, joins the Empower Lounge to capture power moves with your signature Empower and Grow professional headshot.

Professional Headline Studio

1307 Productions Share your Story on our Podcast: The Syllabus of Life

2025 Lifestyle Headshot Studio

It's important to communicate your unique, professional style.  Having a unique introduction is more than just a nice-to-have option for your career advancement.   This is your personal session with published author and poet, and as featured on the Real Housewives of Miami, The Biscayne Poet, for creation of your very own professional headline and bio.

1307 Productions Share your Story on our Podcast: The Syllabus of Life

1307 Productions Share your Story on our Podcast: The Syllabus of Life

1307 Productions Share your Story on our Podcast: The Syllabus of Life

Unleash the power of your story.

Unleash your content prowess in this dynamic space designed for women in DSO. From crafting compelling narratives to mastering multimedia storytelling, this corner is your go-to destination for honing your content development skills.

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August 6, 2025 • Denver

Women in DSO® invites you to mark your calendars for ASCEND, the fifth annual presentation & networking event and the Lead Magazine Official Summer Release scheduled to take place August 6th, 4pm-6pm at the 12th Annual Dykema Definitive Conference for DSOs. 


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All leaders are welcome.

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