EMPOWER AND GROW 2025

Location: Palace Pre-Function Area 1 & 2

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

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. 

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

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

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

Invitation only. Reception Sponsored by Pikos Health.
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 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

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

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

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

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.

Program Emcees: 

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

Location: Palace Ballroom

The Women in DSO® Progress Report

• Dr. Aman Kaur, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Women in DSO®
• Victoria Garcia, Chief Financial Officer, Dental Care Alliance
• 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®

• 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

• Dr. Sami Webb, Chief Executive Officer, EPIC4 Specialty Partners
• Sonia Williams, SVP, General Manager Dental, Synchrony
• Sara Dalmasso, Global Head Enterprise Solutions, Straumann Group
• Wardah Inam, PhD, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Overjet

Moderated by Lorri Detrick, President and COO, Riccobene Associates 

Location: Palace Pre-Function 1 & 2

• 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

Sponsored by Pikos Health. 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.

• 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

Location: Palace Pre-Function 1 & 2

• 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

• 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

• 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

Location: Palace Pre-Function 1 & 2

In Partnership with Overjet

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

Sponsored by Patterson Dental.

• Featured Speaker - Kristen Dietzler, President, Patterson Dental

 Interviewed by Linda Gehringer, VP Strategic Accounts, Patterson Dental

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

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

Sponsored by Spear Education, Envista and Henry Schein.

Location: Emperors Ballroom

Invitation-only.  Location: Florentine I

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. 

Program Emcees: 

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

• 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

• 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. 

• 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

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

• 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

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

•  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®