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The Long Recovery: A 2026 Mid-Year Update

Six months into 2026, the DSO industry isn't stalled. It's restructuring for what comes next. Read More

NEW & TRENDING

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C-Suite

The Operator’s Code

19 min. to read

Women in DSO®

Bold Moves & Rising Stars

1 min. to read

Markets & Enterprise

Creating AI Patient-Understanding Platform

8 min. to read

Markets & Enterprise

The Soul of the Brand

5 min. to read

Leadership

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Built to Elevate

Patterson Dental isn’t treating leadership equity as an HR initiative. It is building systems that create access, accelerate growth, and amplify the next generation of leaders.

Breaking Barriers

Rahma Samow’s Trailblazing Journey to CEO. Rahma Samow’s ascent to CEO of ClearChoice Management Services marks a historic achievement and...

9 min. to read

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...

10 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

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...

13 min. to read

HIGHLIGHT

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Leading with a North Star

How do you scale an organization without losing the culture that made it successful in the first place? It’s a question every growing organization eventually faces. In this episode of The Executive Edge with Dr. Aman Kaur, Dr. Kaur sits…

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C-SUITE

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The Operator’s Code

Inside the minds of top operators building high-performance teams, systems, and momentum.

3 Questions Every CEO Should Be Asking

Cyber threats are a growing concern for DSOs. Learn what you need to ask to safeguard your organization’s data, reputation,...

13 min. to read

The Next Big Thing

Six industry CEOs reveal how they leverage AI, foster innovation, and drive growth in the dental industry. Discover practical strategies...

15 min. to read

Stewards of Scale

Six CEOs share how they lead through growth with discipline and purpose. From scaling culture and people to balancing innovation...

24 min. to read

EXECUTIVE EDGE PODCAST

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The Next Right Thing

In this episode of The Executive EDGE with Dr. Aman Kaur, Dr. Kaur sits down with Dr. Greg White, Founder...

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Listen First, Scale Second

In this episode of The Executive Edge with Dr. Aman Kaur, Dr. Kaur sits down with Jeff Legere, CEO of...

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Leading with a North Star

How do you scale an organization without losing the culture that made it successful in the first place? It’s a...

MARKETS & ENTERPRISE

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Creating AI Patient-Understanding Platform

At 3DISC, Marie-Laure Pochon believes AI, digital workflows, and patient understanding can transform the future of dentistry.

Aligning Data, Advancing Oral Health

Wardah Inam turned a frustrating dental visit into a mission: aligning patients, providers, and payers with AI-powered clarity. Overjet’s Oral...

7 min. to read

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...

7 min. to read

Safety Starts with Science, Not Assumptions

One in three dental clinics fails CDC waterline tests— even after treatment. AltaMed and Agenics share how science, not assumptions,...

4 min. to read

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

PERSPECTIVES

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Afflicting the Comfortable

Five years after challenging dentistry's assumptions about leadership, Dr. Aman Kaur examines what still needs rewiring.

Authentic Leadership

Dr. Greg White of PepperPointe Partnerships shares the importance of aligning core values, building trust,...

7 min. to read

The Science of Positivity

Learn how cultivating a positive mindset can reshape your dental practice, enhance team dynamics, and...

9 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

LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP

Lessons in Leadership

Including: Julie Booher, Nate Tchaplia, Brinda Subbiah, Fred Lowery, Dan Scavilla

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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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