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ASCEND PRESENTED BY WOMEN IN DSO®

 Women in DSO® invites you to mark your calendars for ASCEND, the third annual presentation and networking event scheduled to take place this July at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center in Aurora, Colorado preceding the 10th Annual Dykema Definitive Conference for DSOs.


No separate registration is required to attend ASCEND.

Here’s what you can expect from Women in DSO this July

Be among the industry’s brightest this July, gain access to key leadership in the dental support industry with the Women in DSO® advisory board, and join the movement to recognize women leaders shaping the industry today.

STORIES THAT MATTER

Joelle Slye Flynn and Sonia Hounsell, Founders and CO-CEO’s of FunkkOFF!® and famously seen on Shark Tank®

Women in DSO® is proud to present Joelle Slye Flynn and Sonia Hounsell, Founders and CO-CEO’s of FunkkOFF!® and famously seen on Shark Tank®, as keynote speakers at ASCEND presented by Women in DSO on July 19th at the Dykema Definitive Conference for DSOs in Aurora, CO. 


In 2019, Sonia and Joelle formed FunkkOFF!® Inc. to collaborate to get their new FunkkOFF!  TeethRefreshers® to market and build a fun, FunkkOFF!® lifestyle brand around it! Joelle &  Sonia worked together to refine the product design, usability & look and feel of their brand and product. In 2021, Joelle & Sonia finally had their product ready & launched FunkkOFF! TeethRefreshers® with their new branding & vision. 

MANAGING EBITDA IN THE CURRENT MARKET

THURSDAY, JULY 20th

The Women in DSO Panel Session

Women In DSO® invites you to join a live panel discussion on "Managing EBITDA in the Current Market Climate" at Dykema's Definitive Conference for DSOs on July 20th, 2023, at 12:15 PM.   Current economic times have presented some new challenges around the increase in labor costs, inflation, and high-interest rates for the DSOs, to name a few. In today's competitive dental industry, managing and growing EBITDA is essential for all dental organizations, especially those in the midst of scaling their businesses.


••• Moderator: Kristin A. Ornstein, J.D., M.B.A., Senior Attorney, Dykema DSO Industry Group & Chief Legal Officer Women In DSO® ••• Terri Krauss, MBA Krauss, Chief Operating Officer, Premier Care Dental Management ••• Hollie Williams, CPA, Chief Financial Office, Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics ••• Dr. Aman Kaur, Founder and President, Women In DSO® ••• Pat Bauer, President and Chief Executive Officer, Heartland Dental

GET INVOLVED

Meet Women In DSO® at our booth to learn how you and your #DSO organization can get involved


 •• Be among the first 100 to register for Empower and Grow 2024 for half off courtesy of founding industry partner Dykema DSO Industry Group

•• Become a member womenindso.org

•• Make an impact towards WinDSO resources https://lnkd.in/grZ8cz26

•• Nominate a leader in #DSO for the 2024 Women in DSO Leadership Award  

•• \[Members\] Join a committee,  or the mentorship program as a mentor or mentee

MEMBERS ONLY

Member Exclusive Golf Event

This July 18th, members are invited to participate in a Women In DSO® Members-Only event, the 2023 Dental Masters: A Swing at the Future of Dentistry, in partnership with Dental Intelligence and Dental Property Group.  This event is designed to bring together WinDSO members for networking, friendly competition, and professional development.  


*Registration is limited to Women in DSO® members and invited guests.  Learn more at https://app.eventcaddy.com/events/pre-dykema-golf-tournament.

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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. 


All leaders are welcome.

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