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THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Welcome Reception & Registration

6:30pm

Sponsored by tab32 -- Empowering providers with integrated patient communication, e-forms, automized payments, imaging etc. Most importantly tab32 challenges the status quo by offering the industry's ONLY cloud-based open data warehouse.  tab32's strategic planning and team of healthcare visionaries is bringing dental the next generation of technology. tab32's comprehensive practice management platform address patients' needs across the care continuum.


Thursday, March 10, 2022

Breakfast & Registration

7:30am

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. 

Women in DSO®: Opening Session

8:30am

Introductory Remarks

  • Dr. Aman Kaur, Founder and President, Women in DSO®

Women in DSO®: Vision and Mission

8:40am

Discussion with Women In DSO Founding Board Members


  • Dr. Aman Kaur, Founder & President Women in DSO®
  • Brian Colao, Director of DSO Industry Group, Dykema
  • Kathleen Titus, Director Strategic Accounts, One Schein
  • Andrea Hight, Director Strategic Initiatives, Darby Dental
  • Amy Mendoza, Head of Marketing & Brand, Vyne Dental


               Joined by non-presenting Founding Board Members

Supporting & Leading Women Across DSOs

9:20am

  • Sarah Sharfstein, Vice President, Category Development & Strategy, Aspen Dental
  • Lori Filice, Chief Operating Officer, Altima Dental Canada
  • Shawna Eury, Division Vice President of Operations, Dental Care Alliance
  • Gina Bruzzichesi, Chief Operating Officer, Aspen Dental
  • Lisa Iskandar, Chief Operating Officer, Smiles West Dental

Lessons in Leadership from Women CEOs

10:00am

  • Geoff Ligibel, Chief Executive Officer, 42 North Dental
  • Eva Sadej, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, MedBar
  • Kimberly Harrington, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, orthobrain
  • Nancy Coy, Chief Executive Officer, Choice Payment Services
  • Dr. Maryam Beyramian, Chief Executive Officer/Co-Founder, Westwind Integrated Health

Break & Networking

10:30am

Sponsored by Launch Loyalty - Launch Loyalty Powered by Careington helps DSOs create innovative membership-based health care plans to grow their revenue.  We offer fully custom and turnkey administrative solutions for all sizes of DSOs.

Finding Your Voice and BeSpoken

11:00am

Sponsored by Henry Schein: Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) is a solutions company for health care professionals powered by a network of people and technology. With more than 21,600 Team Schein Members worldwide, the Company's network of trusted advisors provides more than 1 million customers globally with more than 300 valued solutions that help improve operational success and clinical outcomes. 


  • Jackie Miller, Communication Coach & Strategist + DEI Facilitator at BeSpoken Communications


Women in DSO® Stories that Inspire - An Intimate Interview

11:40am

  • Dr. Amira Ogunleye, Cosmetic & General Dentist-Owner, Beautiful Smiles

Lunch & Networking

12:15pm

Sponsored by Patterson Dental  At Patterson Dental, we are committed to partnering with dental practices of all sizes to help oral health professionals practice extraordinary dentistry. We do this by living up to our promise of Trusted Expertise and Unrivaled Support every day.

The Women in DSO Leadership Award - sponsored by Overjet

1:30pm

Presenters

  • Dr. Aman Kaur, Founder & President, Women in DSO®
  • Dr. Teresa Dolan, Chief Dental Officer, Overjet

The Future is Bright: Women at the Forefront of Dentistry

1:40pm

  • Leesa Olson, Director of Launch Loyalty, Careington
  • Dr. Mina Ghorbanifarajzadeh, Clinical Manager, Overjet
  • Ellie Naderi, Chief Executive Officer, Global Dental Practice Solutions
  • Melissa Marquez, Chief Operating Officer, Jarvis Analytics
  • Rashmi Jain, Chief Information Officer, Careington

Making Things Happen: Chief Officers of Today

2:15pm

  • Melissa LuVisi, Chief Strategy Officer, tab32
  • Lorri Detrick, Chief Operations Officer, Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry
  • Teresa Williams, Chief Operations  Officer, Dental Express
  • Hollie Williams, Chief Financial Officer, Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics
  • Monica Rattay, Vice President Operations, Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics

Break & Networking

3:00pm

Sponsored by Align Technology - Align Technology is a global medical device company that is changing lives through better smiles. We reimagine and reinvent the way orthodontic and restorative treatment is presented and delivered to millions of people around the world.    We believe a better smile has the power to create a better future, so we create digital technology and experiences to help people move forward in life.

In DSO: Leaders Making a Difference

3:30pm

  • Andrew Smith, Executive Director, ADSO
  • Dee Fischer, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Fischer Professional Group
  • Maureen Howes, Vice President, Hygiene Support, Aspen Dental
  • Dr. Ellen Polsky, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Visio Management
  • Dr. Katie McCann Lee,  Clinical Partner, Pacific Dental Services

Women in DSO® Stories that Inspire: An Intimate Interview

4:00pm

  • Wardah Inam, PhD., Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer,  Overjet

The 2022 Empower and Grow Keynote - Bonnie St. John

4:30pm

Sponsored by Henry Schein   

Bonnie St. John  knows a lot about achieving success against incredible odds. Despite having her right leg amputated at age five, she became the first African-American ever to win medals in Winter Olympic competition, taking home a silver and two bronze medals at the 1984 Winter Paralympics in Innsbruck, Austria. Bonnie was quoted on millions of Starbucks coffee cups and was honored by President George W. Bush.  Learn more about at bonniestjohn.com.


The 2022 Empower and Grow Bash

5:30pm

Sponsored by SmileDirectClub - SmileDirectClub was founded on the belief that affordable and convenient premium oral care should be accessible to everyone. Since their founding in 2014, SmileDirectClub has helped more than 1.5 million people transform their smiles through their pioneering telehealth platform for orthodontia.


Friday, March 11, 2022

Breakfast & Registration

7:30am

Sponsored by Rectangle Health Rectangle Health works with DSO’s and dental practices to drive revenue by increasing patient payments and streamlining practice management workflows. For almost 30 years, we’ve pioneered technology that helps practices of all sizes run more efficiently and get paid. Rectangle Health is committed to meeting broader needs through technology that acts as an extension of the practice and makes lives easier for dentists, staff, and patients. 

Meet Emerging Women Leaders in DSO

8:30am

  • McKenzie Fagan, Sales Manager, Henry Schein ONE
  • Dr. Rania Saleh, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Oryx Dental Software
  • Dr. Lori Noga, Chief Executive Officer, Tranquility Dental Wellness
  • Nicole Brandi Ashmore, Chief Executive Officer, Dental Express
  • Holly Bledsoe Bennett, SVP Customer Success, OrthoFX

Women Business Development Leaders

9:00am

  • Brian Colao, Director of DSO Industry Group, Dykema
  • Rondi Michaux, Director of Corporate Development, 42 North Dental
  • Samantha Strain, Head of Growth + Development, Oak Dental Partners
  • Maria Melone, Managing Director, Caber Hill Advisors
  • Alison Dengler, Senior Director, De Novo Operations, Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics

The Power of Your Personal Brand: Get Your Story Straight

9:30am

  • Amy Mendoza MBA, Head of Marketing & Brand, Vyne Dental
  • Allison Alexander MBA, Vice President, Darby Group Companies
  • Cara Cherry, Regional President, Patterson Dental

Building a Winning Culture through Communication

10:30am

  • Lauren Seymour, Vice President of Sales - US Commercial, Dentsply Sirona
  • Kasey Pickett, VP of Team Member Communications, Aspen Dental
  • Amber Nish, Chief Marketing Officer, Community Dental Partners
  • Josey Sewell, DEO Partner, Founder - joyFULL People
  • Randa O'Connor, Chief Executive Officer, Dental Medical Careers

Harnessing the Power of Relationships

11:00am

  • Amol Nirgudkar, Chief Executive Officer, Patient Prism
  • Beth Gaddis, Director, Content Marketing and Social Media, Simplifeye
  • Kathleen Titus, Director Strategic Accounts, One Schein
  • Maria Fuertes, Director, Practice Heroes, CareStack
  • Penny Reed, Chief Executive Officer, Practice Booster

Win with WinDSO

11:30am

  • Dr. Aman Kaur, Founder & President Women in DSO®
  • Brian Colao, Director of DSO Industry Group, Dykema 
  • Kathleen Titus, Director Strategic Accounts, One Schein 
  • Susan Greenspon-Rammelt, Chief Legal Officer, SmileDirectClub 
  • Amy Mendoza, Head of Mktg. & Brand, Vyne Dental
  • Andrea Hight, Director Strategic Initiatives, Darby Dental 
  • Kathleen Noll, Principal, KN Consulting
  • Theresa Schekirke, Chief Executive Officer, Gennua Consulting
  • Sarah Sharfstein, VP Category Development, Aspen Dental

*Agenda subject to change.

DON'T MISS THE WINDSO EMPOWER LOUNGE

Power Sessions with Certified Six Sigma Black Belt Leadership Coach

Strengthen your leadership style with a complimentary power session with Certified Six Sigma Black Belt Leadership Coach and Amazon #1 International Best Seller, Bella Cruz.

Professional Assessment with Style Service Group Image Consultant

Develop your brand with a complimentary personal assessment and plan with Lauren Schugar of Style Service Group.  Lauren Schugar fashion stylist specializes in wardrobe styling in multi markets including Seattle, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Portland.

Empowered Headshot Portrait Sessions with Intrigma Creative, Natalia Sun

Empowered Headshot Portrait Sessions with Intrigma Creative, Natalia Sun

The Empower Lounge will feature internationally-renowned portrait photographer, Natalia Sun of Intrigma Creative, capturing complimentary empowered headshots for attendees.

We win with #windso

Empower and Grow 2022 for Women Leaders in DSO

Professional coaching sessions, headshot and brand-building workshops, DSO leader panels and sessions, networking events, introduction to the WinDSO internship program, scholarship opportunities, and more.  Join the movement.

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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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