Coming Home to a Better Practice: Leadership, Vision, and the Heart of Dentistry with Angela Davis Sullivan

What if the way your dental practice runs doesn’t feel right anymore—but you don’t know how to fix it?

In this heartfelt and empowering episode, we sit down with Angela Davis Sullivan, a true force in the dental world. With over 30 years of experience—from expanded function assistant to office manager to business and leadership coach—Angela has seen it all. More importantly, she’s helped countless dentists and teams rebuild their practices from the inside out.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in a structure that doesn’t serve you, like your practice is running you instead of the other way around, Angela is here to remind you: you have permission to change it.

✨ In this episode, we explore

• The common mindset traps that hold practice owners—especially women—back from building what they truly want

• What “leadership” really means (hint: it’s a skill, not a personality trait)

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In this episode, we’re joined by Debora Carrier, RDH—a dental hygienist, former fashion model, and founder of Twice as Nice Uniforms. Debora shares her inspiring journey from shy student to industry innovator, and how she used her unique background to solve a real problem in dental and medical offices.

💡 We cover:

• How dressing professionally helped Debora stand out early in her career

• The story behind launching a temperature-regulating, stylish uniform line

• Why feeling confident in what you wear can transform your performance

• The mindset shift from "fitting in" to showing up authentically

• What it really takes to go from idea to innovation—without waiting to feel ready

• Why the dental industry needed a uniform made for dental professionals

• How Debora’s story empowers women in healthcare to lead with presence and purpose

Debora’s journey is a powerful reminder that confidence is built, not born—and that when we stop playing small, we create space f...

In this episode, we’re joined by Sheena Hinson, Senior Global Marketing Manager at Philips Oral Healthcare and a dynamic leader in the dental space. With over 15 years of experience, Sheena shares powerful insights on aligning practice vision with technology, training, and team performance.

💡 We cover:

• Why your vision and core values should guide every decision

• The importance of facts over feelings when measuring success

• How proper tech training leads to real ROI—not just logins and guesswork

• Why AI and digital tools need smart people behind them

• How team members can become indispensable by owning their role in tech adoption

• Shifting the mindset from resistance to curiosity and impact

Sheena breaks down how to lead with clarity, invest in your team, and use technology to drive meaningful results. Whether you’re a practice owner or team member, this episode gives you the tools to stay ahead and thrive.

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AI is here, and it’s transforming dentistry in ways we never imagined. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Kathryn Alderman, founder and CEO of Multiplication Group Practice and Progressive Practice Solutions, to explore how AI is revolutionizing dental practices and helping dentists build profitable, burnout-free businesses using her People, Processes, and Products (3Ps) system.

💡 In this episode, we discuss:
✔️ How AI is reshaping dentistry, improving efficiency, and boosting case acceptance
✔️ The best way to introduce AI to your team without overwhelming them
✔️ Patient-friendly AI-generated treatment plans—why they increase case acceptance and patient trust
✔️ AI tools like PatientNotes.io that simplify charting and streamline workflows
✔️ Future-proofing your practice by embracing innovation and data-driven decision-making

AI isn’t replacing dentists—it’s empowering them! Whether you’re a practice owner, clinician, or industry leader, this episode is packed with actionable ...

Jana Macon is the President of Curve Dental, where she’s helping dental practices embrace technology to run smarter, deliver better patient care, and stay competitive in a fast-changing industry. With over 25 years in dental and healthcare tech, she’s a visionary leader who knows how to turn challenges—like staffing shortages and rising costs—into opportunities. Today, she’s here to share her journey, the lessons she’s learned, and practical advice for women navigating the world of digital dentistry. Welcome, Jana!

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Elyse Archer is the founder of the Superhuman Selling and She Sells movements, which empower entrepreneurs and sales professionals to revolutionize how they sell, explode their income and achieve quantum leaps in all areas of life. An author, 3X Salesforce Top Sales Influencer and thought leader whose insights have been featured in major media including Forbes and Inc, Elyse is passionate about empowering her clients to sell in a way that leverages their natural gifts, and helps them build wealth along the way. She is an international keynote speaker and host of She Sells Radio, where she shares best practices from female entrepreneurs and sales professionals who have accomplished extraordinary goals.

After experiencing a mental breakdown during her college years, Maggie Augustyn made a promise to herself. She vowed to create a world where no one would feel alone and trapped, where actions like whispering and pointing at those who suffer and stumble would no longer be tolerated. Now, 25 years later, she has fulfilled that promise. Through her extensive research, writing, and speaking engagements, Augustyn focuses on the human experience—the moments that make us hurt and the moments that make us come alive.

Dr. Maggie Augustyn, FAAIP, FICOI, is a Dawson trained practicing general dentist and the owner of Happy Tooth. After earning her Doctorate from the University of Illinois at Chicago. With a commitment to excellence recognized by the fellowships she holds and ones she works towards, she embodies the principles of lifelong learning, exceeding annual continuing education requirements multiple times over. She is the current spokesperson for the Academy of General Dentistry. As both ...

Dr. Katie Lee is a dentist, speaker, and coach who lives in Colorado. Dr. Lee graduated from 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 health technology companies and provides implant education for general dentists. Her passion about the oral systemic health link comes from personal experience, and is detailed in her book Saved By the Mouth. Dr. Lee has won Top 40 under 40 Dentists in America, and International Woman of the Year in Dentistry, and is a sought-after expert in the media.

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Dr. Lovedeep Randhawa, a 2004 graduate of the Faculty of Dentistry at UBC, is an Align KOL and Speaker, Platinum Invisalign® provider, and Provincial Leader for Women in Digital Dentistry. An early adopter of digital dentistry, Dr. Randhawa has built a highly successful and fulfilling practice. Passionate about sharing her journey and insights with fellow dentists, she has spent the last four years lecturing across North America, including presenting at the last two Invisalign GP Summits. She has an article and a whitepaper on Align Oral Health Suite, and her Invisalign cases were published in the 2021 publication of Invisalign Gallery.  

Dr. Randhawa has been nominated for the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards, presented by Women of Influence, and is actively involved in various philanthropic initiatives. She enjoys traveling, learning, and spending quality time with her family. Committed to patient education, Dr. Randhawa and her team empower their patients to discover the true...