Evolving Group Dentistry is an exclusive event curated for the intersection of business and dentistry. The highly acclaimed event will be held on May 9-11, 2024, at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Scottsdale, Arizona. Attendees will gain insider knowledge from experts on topics ranging from best management practices to innovations in technology. Evolve Group Dentistry is the connection point for leaders to drive financial success for their clinicians and stakeholders, and ultimately better serve their patients.
Heidi Arndt is the Founder and Host of the Evolving Group Dentistry Conference. Her journey in the Dental Service Organization (DSO) industry spans more than two decades, starting as a dental hygienist, consultant, and eventually leading as the CEO of a mid-sized DSO. Heidi’s passion lies in working with people and guiding teams through significant changes to achieve operational effectiveness while fostering excellence in clinical practice and leadership development.
Agenda
Thursday, May 9th
6-7pm WELCOME RECEPTION
Friday, May 10th
7-8am BREAKFAST & NETWORKING
8.30am-8.45am – HEIDI ARNDT: INTRODUCTION TO EVOLVING GROUP DENTISTRY
8:45-9:30am – FIRESIDE CHAT WITH DR. RICK WORKMAN
9:30-10am – AM BREAK & NETWORKING
10AM – BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN CLINICAL EXCELLENCE & BUSINESS STRATEGY – Dr. Eric Tobler & Bill Becknell
10.50am-12pm – THE INDISPENSABLE ROLE OF THE CHIEF DENTAL OFFICER – Dr. Jen Derse, Dr. Mariz Tanious & Dr. Nabil Fehmi
12-1pm – BUFFET LUNCH & NETWORKING
12-1pm – LUNCH & LEARN
1-1.45pm – UNCOVERING THE ROOTS OF PARTNERSHIP CHALLENGES: STRATEGIES FOR PREVENTION & RESOLUTION – Zach Hoard & Brian Colao
1:45-2.30pm – THE VALUATION IMPLICATIONS OF INVESTING IN YOUR DOCTOR GROUP – Maria Melone & Dr. Ray Scott
2.30-3.15pm – KEYNOTE: LEADING TOGETHER: DRIVING DSO SUCCESS- Heidi Arndt
3.15-3.30pm – PM BREAK & NETWORKING
3.30-4PM – FROM SPREADSHEET TO CHAIRSIDE: ALIGNING THE TEAM – Teresa Williams
4-4:45 – LIVE WITH INTENTION – ESPIRE DENTAL – Tim Hill & Dr. Jen Derse
4.45-5.30 – DSO SPOTLIGHT: DR. JIMMY GARDINER FOUNDER/CEO – SINGING RIVER DENTISTRY
5.30-7.30 – RECEPTION
Saturday, May 11th
7.30-8.30am – BREAKFAST & NETWORKING
8.30-9.15am – A COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGY FOR RECRUITING & RETAINING ASSOCIATES – Perrin DesPortes
9:15-10am – BUILDING A THRIVING CLINICAL TEAM: A GUIDE TO CLINICAL EXCELLENCE & REVENUE GROWTH – Danielle Turner
10-10.30am – BREAK & NETWORKING
10.30-11.15am – MAXIMIZING HYGIENE GROWTH: STRATEGIES FOR INSTANT SUCCESS – Tama Martello, RDH
11.15-11.45am – OPTIMIZING YOUR DENTAL GROUPS: THE CRUCIAL ROLE OF MIDDLE MANAGERS – Theresa Yanicak
11.45-12pm – CLOSING – Heidi Arndt
12-12.30pm – GRAB & GO SNACKS