Sanjana is a Colorado-based data scientist passionate about equity in AI, especially its impact on women and marginalized communities. When she's not tackling these important topics, you can find her hiking with her dog, or hitting the road for her next adventure — She recently wrapped up a 3-month cross-country road trip through US's northern states.

Dr. Kareen Jones turned her childhood fear of dental visits into a mission to create positive patient experiences. Inspired by her mother’s determination to preserve teeth, she is deeply committed to dental health and hygiene. Her focus on Invisalign revolutionized her practice, leading to the founding of Atria Clinique Dentaire in 2021. Balancing a demanding career and raising four children, Dr. Jones exemplifies perseverance and growth. Her dedication to empowering women is shaping a better path for future leaders in digital dentistry. 

Melissa Barlock is the Founder & CEO of Enspire Dental Opportunities, a dynamo in dental recruitment, and a best-selling author. With 20+ years of speaking and leadership experience, she's all about empowering dental teams and helping professionals thrive.  When she's not working, Melissa spends her time with two teenage kids, exploring new destinations, hitting the dance floor and diving into languages. She is also passionately involved in local and international charity work.

Dr. Taryn MacCarthy is not just an orthodontist; she's a beacon of resilience and transformation. As a devoted mother, orthodontic practitioner, and business owner, Taryn intimately understands the challenges of balancing professional success with personal fulfillment. After years of striving for success in dentistry, she found herself trapped in a cycle of anxiety, stress, and overwhelm. The relentless pursuit of external validation left her feeling lost and disconnected from her true self. Determined to break free from this cycle, Taryn embarked on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. She courageously confronted her fears and insecurities, ultimately reclaiming her sense of purpose and joy. Through introspection and personal awareness, Taryn underwent a profound transformation, both professionally and personally. Today, she stands as a testament to the power of resilience and self-empowerment. By embracing her authenticity and prioritizing her own well-being, Taryn has...

Sarah Cottingham, a graduate of Northern Arizona University, embarked on her career as a dental hygienist in 1991. With a remarkable ability to see the 'Big Picture' while paying meticulous attention to the 'Details,' Sarah has carved a unique niche in the coaching industry. Her approach not only delivers lasting, sustainable results for her clients but also fosters an exceptionally healthy patient base. Drawing from her extensive experience as an assistant, hygienist, and manager, Sarah provides practical, insightful advice that resonates deeply with her clients. As an accomplished clinician, speaker, author, mentor, and coach, Sarah is sought after to share her expertise at various professional forums, including Townie, WRDC, local components, Arizona Scientific Session, BCS Quarterly events, and Spear Education. Specializing in helping businesses unlock their full potential, Sarah offers a comprehensive range of services, from evaluation and strategy identification to culture...

Dr. Katie Lee is a dentist, speaker, author, and coach who lives in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Lee graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2010 and was an owner-partner in over 80 DSO-supported dental practices throughout the US and served as Clinical Partner overseeing 5 states. Currently, she consults for an implant technology company and provides implant education for general dentists. Dr. Lee has two passions in her profession: dentistry itself and making other dentists successful. Her passion about the oral-systemic health link comes from personal experience.

Dr. Lee was involved in an ATV accident as a teenager, which left her without many teeth and rendered her jaw immobile. Dr. Lee experienced how oral health affects systemic health and the benefits of dental implants. Her first-hand journey in recovering from the effects of dental trauma led her to specialize her career in the mouth-body connection and dental implants. Dr. Lee searches for proven technologies...

Its 2024; dental events are changing!   

Doctors and teams want connection, experience, relationships with their CE.

It is easier than ever to access CE through online learning and so the dental events need to level up to give the doctors and teams an experience that will not only rejuvenate them but also help them grow faster and with more clarity than they had before.   

Dr Len Tau, Matthew Petchel and Allison Lacoursiere have attended hundreds of dental events and have crafted an event that will take dental events to the next level!  

Set in the gorgeous setting of Bermuda ( Allison's island home), with three days of learning with the best speakers in implant and clear aligner dentistry - you will get to experience a dental event like none other!  

The entire experience is crafted to maximize learning, implementation, relationship building and relaxation.  

Join us in Bermuda for the inaugural Supercharge Your Dental Practice with Big...

A 20-year veteran dental hygienist and founder, Melissa K. Turner is a sought-after executive, consultant, dynamic speaker and top millennial content creator. Behind some of the most innovative brands in the industry, she partners with companies of all sizes – from pre-seed startups to billion-dollar international brands – on brand strategy and product growth.

Turner’s combined experience behind the scenes in the boardroom, on the frontlines as clinician, and as a public-facing influencer allows her unique insight into future industry trends. She is the founder and founding board member of multiple companies and is referred to as a “fresh force of change”– representing a new generation in dentistry with a focus on transforming the future through innovative technology, inclusion and practitioner wellbeing.

Senior Executive Consultant and Chief Hygiene Officer at Cellerant Consulting Group, Turner leads the Cellerant Best of Class Hygiene Awards....

Dr. Maggie Augustyn, FAAIP, FICOI is a Dawson trained practicing general dentist, owner of Happy Tooth, author and inspirational speaker. She also holds a faculty position with Productive Dentist Academy. Augustyn reads, researches, writes, and speaks on the things that make us human, that make us hurt, and that make us come alive.

Her personal mission is to ignite people towards a journey of a less tainted self-actualization. Though she has no intention of stepping away from holding a handpiece, she is joining a movement of promoting a paradigm shift in dentistry: a much-needed transition uniting what we experience inside the operatory and that which lies outside of it.

She eloquently speaks on giving attention to the things that we suppress in the hopes of making us feel less alone and more connected. She evokes emotion in her audiences, awakening all to the beauty of our chosen paths. She has spoken for study club audiences and has also been a keynote to 300+ group of dental...

Deb leads Align Technology Canada. Prior to joining Align in 2022, Deb served as VP & GM, Philips Canada, where she led the Personal Health business for three years of profitable growth and received two product of the year awards.

Deb lead the Dental and Ortho Business for 3M Canada and held various strategic roles over 5 years at 3M in leading the DIY Consumer Packaged Goods business, National Director of Sales, New Business Development, and Insights & Analytics Leader.  Prior to 3M Deb held various marketing, sales and medical education roles in the Pharmaceutical industry working with companies such as Pfizer, Graceway, Medicis.

Deb has sponsored women’s leadership initiatives throughout her career and serves as board member of the Dental Industry Association of Canada and previously the Food, Health, and Consumer Products of Canada. Deb holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce, with a concentration in major marketing.

She completed the Women’s...