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Six CEOs share how they lead through growth with discipline and purpose. From scaling culture and people to balancing innovation with care, these stewards of scale reveal what it takes to build organizations that endure. Read More

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Women in DSO®

Bold Moves & Rising Stars

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Women in DSO®

More than Membership: The Strategic Advantage of Women in DSO®

10 min. to read

Perspectives

Dentists’ Participation in Medicaid Remains Stagnant

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Perspectives

Navigating AI in Dentistry

7 min. to read

Leadership

Ushering In Dentistry’s Overdue Future

Dr. Rania Saleh shares how a clinician-led vision—and a rigorously structured exam—became Oryx Dental, a platform uniting clinical excellence and business efficiency to move dentistry out of legacy systems and into its long-awaited digital era.

Clean Water, Clear Purpose

Patient safety begins with what patients never see. This founder-led article traces Agenics’ clean-water legacy from global mission work to...

11 min. to read

Sisters Defying Dental Norms

Haley and Goly Abivardi have a vision for dentistry to prevent disease, not just repair it. From fear-free clinics to...

9 min. to read

Nurturing Growth

Picture a sprawling Midwestern farm, where the earth is as generous as the people tending to it – this is...

7 min. to read

Transforming Lives

Incoming ADA president Dr. Brett Kessler shares his inspiring journey and highlights his vision for a more holistic, progressive, and...

9 min. to read

HIGHLIGHT

Leadership

Five Decades of Allyship and Partnership

Dr. Marion Bergman and Stanley Bergman offer a moving reflection on their journey spanning over 50 years. They emphasize the power of steadfast support and collaboration in their personal and professional endeavors. Marion and Stanley: More than 50 years ago,…

PERSPECTIVES

Thoughts for the DSO Industry in 2026 and Beyond

Drawing on decades of experience, Brian Colao outlines the disciplines that matter most—capital strategy, culture, compliance, technology, and growth—offering a clear framework for building resilient, scalable organizations in a resetting...

We Don’t Just Optimize. We Originate.

A leadership manifesto for DSOs entering the next era—where differentiation is built through people, culture,...

10 min. to read

Where the Money Slips Through

Hidden revenue leaks could be costing DSOs thousands. Vyne Dental’s Paul Bernard exposes the blind...

8 min. to read

Navigating the Intersection of Dentistry and Business

Dr. Aman Kaur explores the critical role of engaged leadership in the success of DSOs,...

6 min. to read

MARKETS & ENTERPRISE

The System Is Broken, Not Your Staff

by Marcus Bertilson Chief Operations Officer, Weave A Strategic AI Fix for the Dental Front Office Dental organizations are not facing a staffing problem—they are facing a systems problem. Rising...

Broken Smile to Industry Breakthrough

Dr. Sima Yakoby Epstein turned pain into OrthoNu®, creating precision tools and smart technology that empowers patients and protects practices....

12 min. to read

Where Growth Gets Surgical

Inside the elite training redefining implant dentistry—and how Pikos Institute is turning advanced surgical skill into growth, leadership, and new...

8 min. to read

AI At Scale

Dentistry isn’t debating AI—it’s proving it. With 50,000 providers and eight of the top 10 North American DSOs using VideaAI,...

4 min. to read

The Anti-Agency: Forget the Rulebook — Figment Never Read It

Why blend in when you were born to stand out? Meet Figment Creative—the fashion-fueled, fiercely original agency tossing the dental...

8 min. to read

C-SUITE

At the Helm

Leaders face many challenges daily that demand critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to navigating complexities with integrity and...

Leaders Behind the Smiles

Chief Clinical Officers set the tone for modern dentistry—uniting clinical standards, oral-systemic integration, and tech adoption across vast networks. Five...

22 min. to read

Behind the Numbers

Four accomplished CFOs share how they navigate financial challenges, align business goals with patient care, and drive innovation in the...

17 min. to read

Architects of Growth

Meet five CTOs building the frameworks that drive growth and innovation across DSOs and industry partners. They share how they...

23 min. to read

LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP

Lessons in Leadership

Including: Lizzie Garner, Helen Sheridan, Robert Rajalingam, Dr. Richard Rosato, Dr. Rick Workman

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Lessons in Leadership

Including: Cher-Marie Scott, Scotte Hudsmith, Dr. Carrie Peterson, DDS, Cheryl Polmatier, John Geary

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Lessons in Leadership

Including: Dr. Sami Webb, Brian Weatherly, Amy Slipcheck, Roe J. McFarlane, Nicola Deall

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Lessons in Leadership

Including: Theresa Wang, Paul Kaiser, Tanya Befus, Steve Higginbotham, Teresa (Terri) Dolan

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Lessons in Leadership

Including: Dr. Arwinder Judge, Dr. Elizabeth Walton, Suzanne Jackson, Shirley Misiak, Victoria Garcia

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Lessons in Leadership

Including: Dr. Anna Singh, Michelle Dowling, Ophir Tanz, Stephanie Moritz, Linda Gehringer

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Lessons in Leadership

Including: Jessica Hennecke, Melissa Marquez, Shawna Eury, Dr. Sonia Chopra, Wardah Inam

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