Location: Octavius 9, 10, 11, 25
Location: Octavius 4
Moderated by Brandi Williams, Chief Growth Officer, Catalyst Dental Allies
Proudly sponsored by CareCredit.
Location: Octavius 1
Moderated by Dr. Gabriela Hricko, Director of Orthodontics, Planet Smile Partners
Location: Octavius 3
Proudly sponsored by Fidler & Associates
Location: Octavius 2
Proudly sponsored by OS Dental
Location: Octavius 6
Proudly sponsored by Figment Creative, Henry Schein ONE, Carestack, and Weave
This meeting is invitation only. Location: Octavius 21-23
Proudly sponsored by Rectangle Health.
Location: Foyer by Octavius 16
Presented by Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry, Rodeo Dental, Aspen Dental, and Heartland Dental.
This meeting is invitation only.
Location: Octavius 5
Proudly sponsored by Velmeni.
Location: Octavius 9, 10, 11, 25
Proudly sponsored by Velmeni.
Step inside the Empower Lounge for access to a Personal Stylist, Individual Color Analysis, Lifestyle Photographer, and Headline Poet.
Location: Octavius 9, 10, 11, 25
Meet Women in DSO® at The LEAD cube*
Location: Octavius 9, 10, 11, 25
Location: Balcony in front of Octavius Ballroom
Limited spots. Pre-register here.
This meeting is invitation only. Location: Octavius 4
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.
Location: Octavius 9, 10, 11, 25
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.
Program Emcees:
Location: Octavius Ballroom
Location: Octavius Ballroom
Moderated by McKenzie Fagan, Vice President Enterprise Sales, Pearl
Proudly sponsored by VideaHealth.
Proudly sponsored by CareQuest.
Location: Palace Pre-Function 1 & 2
In Partnership with Overjet
Proudly sponsored by Sunbit.
Proudly sponsored by Henry Schein.
Proudly sponsored by Freshpaint.
Formal, celebration attire encouraged. Location: Augustus 3 & 4
Proudly sponsored by Dandy, Henry Schein, & Henry Schein ONE.
Invitation-only. Location: Octavius 4
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:
Location: Octavius Ballroom
Moderated by Mini Suri, Chief Executive Officer, Velmeni
Proudly sponsored by Rondah AI.
* Subject to change. Sponsors, please login to the online Exhibitor Kit for more details on load in and load out.*
We’re proud to announce that Alexis Jones will take the main stage as the 2026 Empower & Grow keynote speaker, bringing a powerful voice at the intersection of leadership, purpose, and impact. Thank you to proud sponsor, Henry Schein.
Alexis is an internationally recognized speaker, media personality, activist, and author whose work challenges individuals and organizations to lead with courage, empathy, and accountability. A proud Latina originally from Texas, Alexis’s journey—from growing up with four older brothers to becoming a globally respected thought leader—has shaped a message that resonates across industries and generations.


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

5 Capsule-Style Outfit “Formulas” for Instant Decision-Making
In fast-paced leadership environments, what you wear should support your confidence — not drain your energy.
The Combo-Builder is a practical, high-impact styling experience designed for ambitious professionals who want to look polished, feel aligned, and eliminate wardrobe overwhelm.

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

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.

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.

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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Register now and join hundreds of dental professionals leading the future of dentistry. Learn how to empower your organization and your professional development, all in one event.