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EMPOWER AND GROW - THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Learn how to grow your dental organization and power your professional development, all in one event

Rejoin the brightest minds in dental for the highly-acclaimed Women In DSO® Annual Conference, March 5-7, at Caesar's Palace, Las Vegas and celebrate five years of impact with us.  


This must-attend event offers dynamic workshops, expert panels, and unparalleled networking opportunities designed to empower your career and organization.  


All leaders are welcome.

Join hundreds of leaders this March 5-7, 2026!

Interested in Sponsoring Empower & Grow 2026?  Click here.

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DID YOU JOIN US LAST MARCH?

Over 1000 attendees including leading DSOs such as Heartland Dental, Aspen Dental, Independence Dental Services, Dental Care Alliance, Smile Brands, 42 North Dental, Dental Express, Pepperpointe Partnerships, Rodeo Dental and Orthodontics, and more joined for the 2025 event last March. Conference attendees include decision makers and leaders from leading DSOs, innovative industry partners, dental schools, and professional associations. 

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*NEW* to empower & grow 2026

Rise & Lead

Rise & Lead is designed to place students and new graduates in the driver’s seat of their careers — giving them the tools, exposure, and confidence to lead with purpose. Through education about market value, access to multiple vetted DSO partners, and guidance from experienced mentors, participants gain the clarity and courage to choose opportunities that truly align with their professional and personal goals.

Thank you to Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry, Rodeo Dental & Braces, Aspen Dental and Heartland Dental for participating as DSO sponsors for this event!  Interested in opportunities to participate? Learn more here.

DSO TEAMS: BE IN THE ROOM, SELECT YOUR BREAKOUT SESSIONS TODAY

Chief Executive Officer, Rahma Samow

See why Chief Executive Officer, Rahma Samow, and ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers attend Empower and Grow in Las Vegas.

Join her teams and hundreds of leaders in dental this March 5-7 at Caesars Palace. Register today.

2026 SCHEDULE

Thursday, March 5

DSO Teams: Breakout Sessions

12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

New for 2026, Empower & Grow introduces expanded breakout sessions designed for deeper learning and practical application. These smaller, focused sessions allow attendees to engage directly with experts and peers, ask questions, and walk away with strategies they can immediately apply within their organizations.


Rise & Lead: Leadership Launch Program

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

At Rise & Lead, students and new graduates gain the confidence, clarity, and connections to step boldly into their careers. With education on market value, access to vetted DSO partners, and support focused on long-term success, this experience puts future leaders in control of their path. Because true success isn’t placement—it’s purposeful beginnings. Contact info@womenindso.org for participation.

Q1 Women in DSO® Advisory Board Meeting

2:45 pm - 4:00 pm

*Invitation only

Sponsored by Rectangle Health

Rise & Lead Reception

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

*Invitation only

Meet Women in DSO® • The Welcome Reception

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Sponsored by Velmeni.


Friday, March 6

The Women in DSO® Mentorship Program Breakfast

7:15 am

*Invitation only

Power Up at the Palace • Breakfast and Registration

7:30 am

Sponsored by Darby.

General Session

8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Sponsored by Ntiva - Friday lunch.

The 2026 Empower and Grow Presidents Invitational

5:30 pm

*Invitation only.  Sponsored by Clerri.

The 2026 Empower and Grow Bash

6:00 pm to 9:30 pm

Featuring the Official Spring Release of The LEAD Magazine.  


Sponsored by Henry Schein and Henry Schein ONE.


Saturday, March 7

Wellness Activity

6:30 am

Power Up at the Palace • Breakfast and Networking

7:30 am

The Women in DSO® Leadership Award Alumni Breakfast

7:30 am

*Invitation only

General Session

8:30 am to 11:30 am

*Agenda subject to change.

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WHY LEADERS ARE HEADING TO LAS VEGAS THIS MARCH 5-7

Here’s why this year’s conference is a must-attend.

The dental industry is evolving faster than ever — and leadership today requires more than experience alone. It requires perspective, adaptability, and the confidence to navigate what’s next. 


Empower & Grow, presented by Women in DSO®, is designed for leaders who want to be part of that future — not just observe it.  Learn  more.

CAESAR'S PALACE LAS VEGAS HOTEL & CASINO

Preferred rates available for event attendees.

It’s time to indulge and treat yourself like a Caesar. Play, dine and unwind like royalty at Caesars Palace Las Vegas, the remarkable, palatial center-Strip resort. From luxurious hotel rooms to world-class entertainment, it’s time to experience a trip that’s one for the books. 

RESERVE YOUR ROOM

Thank You to Our Proud Partners

Thank You to Our Proud Partners

WHY THE EMPOWER & GROW CONFERENCE IS A 2026 TO-DO!

"What makes this conference so unique and different is it's women doing incredible things, and the friendships and the relationships, and the mentorship that you get here is phenomenal. Unlike anything else." 


-- Misty Mattingly, SVP, Chief Dental Hygiene Officer, Sage Dental

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2026 EXCLUSIVES FOR ATTENDEES

Velmeni

Straumann

VideaHealth

VideaHealth

Weave

FreshPaint

VideaHealth

FreshPaint

FreshPaint

FreshPaint

Dandy

FreshPaint

FreshPaint

Jazz Imaging

Jazz Imaging

Jazz Imaging

Darby

Jazz Imaging

Jazz Imaging

Inside Desk

Jazz Imaging

Inside Desk

Clerri

Clerri

Inside Desk

CELEBRATING 5 YEARS OF IMPACT

Empower and Grow 2025

Empower and Grow 2025

Empower and Grow 2025

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Empower and Grow 2024

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Empower and Grow 2025

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Empower and Grow 2023

Empower and Grow 2023

Empower and Grow 2023

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Empower and Grow 2022

Empower and Grow 2023

Empower and Grow 2023

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GET INVOLVED

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•• Nominate a leader in #DSO for the 2025 Women in DSO Leadership Award  

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