AADOM Speaker/Consultant Alliance (ASCA)

Wendy has been a hiring manager since 2014. She started her dental coaching career in the trenches. She began as a dental assistant in 2010: great opportunity, toxic office culture. After that, she went to work for a dream practice. As she progressed to receptionist and then office manager, she gained valuable insight into office culture and the importance of a good fit. She also learned how to become a leader and how truly valuable effective communication is to a business’s success. She created Career Elevation to fill a void in the dental business: matching talented employees with enjoyable workplaces so both will flourish.

Kathy Asted has a passion for helping dental practices and their teams succeed. With over 30 years of experience in ownership and management of dentistry, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to each practice. Kathy can help the practice create that all important 1st impression for patients, in order to create a long-term relationship. With her certification as a Human Resource Consultant with Bent Ericksen & Associates, a nationally recognized leader in the Dental HR field, she helps practices navigate the tricky mine field of Employment Compliance. Kathy is also a certified Drake P3 Consultant and uses personality assessments to facilitate staff communication, team building and successful hiring of team members. Having managed a family practice for over 20 years and a multi-location pediatric group for almost 10 years, Kathy has hands-on experience in all aspects of the daily flow of the business and the complexity of staff management.

Kathy loves speaking to groups such as dental study clubs to coach them in effective management and hiring principles to help the team work better. Kathy is a member of the Academy of Dental Management Consultants and a member of the Society for Human Resource Management.

Lois Banta is CEO and Founder of Healthcare Enterprises. Lois offers custom retreats for dental practices of all sizes and specialties designed to “help you get out of your own way to grow a successful business”. Lois has over 45 years of dental experience and speaks nationally and internationally. She is the CEO of The Speaking Consulting Network, and a member several professional organizations. She received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2016 AADOM conference and was listed as one of the Top 25 Women in Dentistry. In 2021, Lois also received the prestigious Gordon J. Christensen Lecturer Recognition award, presented at the annual Chicago Dental Society 2021 Conference. To contact Lois, email: lois.banta57@gmail.com or visit the SCN website: www.speakingconsultingnetwork.com

Christi Bintliff, founder of LEAP2 Solutions, a boutique coaching agency located in Durham, NC. She is a seasoned practice administrator, coach, speaker, and published writer. She brings experience-based expertise in leadership, practice management, and strategic planning fueled by her charismatic personality and cheerful outlook.

She specifically caters to vision-driven leaders by identifying areas of growth and change, establishing strategic goals and objectives, aligning, and engaging their teams all geared toward achieving sustainable results. Although her career specialty is in dentistry; her expertise will contribute to the successful transformation of other industries.

She is a member of The American Association of Dental Office Management (AADOM), a member/treasurer of The Academy of Dental Management Consultants (ADMC), a member of The Speaking Consulting Network (SCN), a member of the National Speakers Association (NSA) and member of Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM).

Ashley Bond is a renowned leader in dental billing as Co-Founder & Chief Dental Billing Officer at Wisdom, previously founding Bond Dental Billing. Her transformative approaches and in-depth knowledge have dramatically increased client trust, with Bond Dental Billing growing by 600% in two years. Ashley is a respected contributor to notable platforms such as drbicuspid.com and an international speaker at major dental conferences including AAOMS, AADOM, and more. She is the host of the podcast, A New Era of Dentistry, streaming on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Jonathan A. Bregman, DDS, FAGD, is a clinician, speaker, author, trainer, and ‘Dentist to Dentist Success Coach’ Dr. Bregman has personally led successful dental practices for more than 30 years and worked as a part-time Adjunct Faculty member at the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry. He has presented over 150 programs on early oral cancer detection and on practice management topics in 45 states and abroad. He has also been honored as a presenter at all major US and international dental meetings in the past 7 years.   To Dr. Bregman, the goal for all dental practices must be to maximize the quality of patient care which, then, will directly enhance the financial bottom line.

Leading female dentist with a passion for public health, service, clinical research, and saving teeth. Driven to learn and grow daily. Qualified to treat children, teens, adults, families, seniors, special need, medically complex, and psychologically distressed patients. Past dental employment locations include: academic settings, FQHC, VA, private practice, urgent dental care, and prisons. Professional organizations include: ADA, NYSDA, AGD, AAPHD, AADC, ADMC, AAAI-D, and AADOM. Seeking remote roles focused on: dental consulting, clinical claims review, FWA investigations, utilization review, chart auditing, oral health seminars, speaking engagements, and dental software coaching and education. Willing and able to travel within the Northeast and Southeast. Happy to connect-let’s talk teeth!

Debi Carr is a Cyber Security and Crisis Management Consultant, Speaker, and CEO of D K Carr and Associates, LLC. She assists private practices in obtaining and maintaining HIPAA HITECH Compliance including performing risk analysis, team security training, crisis management and incidence response. Debi holds several certifications including HealthCare Information Security and Privacy Practitioner, Certified Associate Healthcare Information and Management Systems and is a member of AADOM, ADMC, HIMSS, ISC2, IAPP, ISSA, ISSAC, InfraGard, SCN, Women in Cyber Security.

Andy Cleveland, “The Accounts Receivable Ninja” has been in the revenue cycle space for almost 20 years and has served a variety of capacities. He started working with dental practices on the collections floor motivating difficult patients to pay on everything from hygiene visits to full mouth restorations. Learning the business from the ground up he developed a proficiency in recovering lost revenues and rose to the top of his field. He realized his skill sets were better utilized working with practice owners so, he moved to the service side of the business. Currently, he consults with dentists and is responsible for training and coaching their staff. He has partnered with numerous best in class service providers to help dentists optimize their accounts receivable process to ensure maximum profitability. Not only is it rewarding to help practices achieve greater efficiency but, improving key areas such as employee satisfaction and recare as well. He is a member of The Academy Of Dental Management Consultants (The ADMC), a creator of The Dental Resource Partners and Practice Support Network dental groups, a speaker and consultant that enjoys specializing in the dental field.

Ann-Marie C. DePalma, CDA, RDH, MEd, CDIPC, FADIA, FAADH, FADHA is a graduate of the Forsyth School for Dental Hygienists, Northeastern University and the University of Massachusetts Boston. Ann-Marie is a Fellow of the Association of Dental Implant Auxiliaries (ADIA), a Fellow of the American Academy of Dental Hygiene (AADH), a continuous member and Fellow of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA), as well as a lifetime member of the American Association of Dental Office Management (AADOM). She is the 2017 Esther Wilkins Distinguished Alumni of Forsyth Award recipient. Ann-Marie has been published in dental and dental hygiene publications and textbooks. She is a consultant dental hygiene examiner for CDCA-WREB-CITA, the national dental/dental hygiene competency assessment organization.
Ann-Marie presents continuing education programs for dental team members on a variety of topics. She has been employed as a software trainer, a business/clinical advisor for a national dental practice management company, a faculty member of a dental hygiene program after having been employed in clinical hygiene for a number of years.

Founder and CEO of LionSpeak, Katherine is an international speaker, author, and performance coach, best known for helping professionals develop courageous, unscripted conversations with patients, clients, co-workers, and audiences. Whether communicating from a treatment room, consult room, boardroom, or stage, audiences love her simple yet powerful formulas for delivering messages with clarity, courage, and inspiration.

For 30 years Katherine has keynoted annual conferences in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., coached thousands of dental professionals in hundreds of practices, and consulted or presented for companies such as Care Credit, Henry Schein, Patterson Dental, Dentsply Sirona, e-Assist, Seattle Study Club, Cain Watters, Pacific Dental Services, and Philips Oral Healthcare.

Katherine is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), an earned designation of the National Speakers Association achieved by less than 10% speakers worldwide and she is one of only nine dental professionals to hold the certification. She is a Spotlight-On-Speaking champion, Speaking Consulting Network founding member, past-president of the Academy of Dental Management Consultants, AADOM/ASCA member, faculty member for the Dental Business Institute and the Dental Speakers Institute, faculty instructor for the Texas Tech University Dental School, Board Advisor Emeritus for Dental Entrepreneur Women (DEW), and recipient of the Linda Miles Spirit Award.

Debra Engelhardt-Nash has been in dentistry over 25 years.  She is a trainer, author, presenter and consultant.  Debra has presented workshops nationally and internationally for numerous study groups and organizations included ADA, Hinman and Chicago Dental Society.  Debra is the 2015 recipient of the Gordon Christensen Outstanding Lecturer award.  She is currently the President of the Academy of Dental Management Consultants.

Meet Geri Gottlieb, founder and CEO of GG Practice Coaching & Development, a seasoned coach, communications expert, and speaker. With over three decades of experience in dental practice management and leadership development, she brings a unique blend of expertise to drive sustainable growth. From owning two successful periodontal practices with her husband Dr Bob Gottlieb, to being a lead coach with ACT Dental Practice Management and Motivational Speaker Kirk Behrendt to launching her own venture in 2019— she knows what it takes to build a thriving business from scratch. With a passion for continuous education and a deep sense of empathy, Geri is dedicated to helping dental professionals grow and succeed. With a wealth of experience and a thirst for knowledge, she bridges the gaps between clinical expertise, leadership, management, and ownership. Armed with certifications in Adult Learning, Behavioral Therapy, The Five Behaviors of a Team®, DiSC® Behavioral Assessments, and her newest addition—The Working Genius—Geri is equipped to delve into the individual needs of every leader and team member.

Mary Govoni is a nationally recognized speaker, consultant, and co-host of The Compliance Divas™ podcast, where she and her colleagues provide weekly updates and practical insights on infection control, OSHA, HIPAA, and regulatory trends impacting dental practices.

With more than 30 years dedicated to speaking and consulting, Mary empowers dental teams to strengthen their infection prevention programs, improve compliance, and enhance team performance through ergonomics and efficiency. Her expertise includes OSHA and HIPAA compliance, ergonomics, chairside efficiency, and team development. A sought-after speaker at major dental meetings, Mary regularly publishes in professional journals.

Mary brings over 50 years of experience in dentistry as a Certified Dental Assistant and Registered Dental Hygienist, having worked in both general and specialty practices, and served as a clinical educator and dental administrator. She is a former dental assisting educator, past president of the American Dental Assistants Association, and member of the Association for Dental Safety (formerly OSAP).

Outside of dentistry, Mary is a grandmother to two amazing little humans, a cat mom, an avid gardener and loves shopping.

Lori Gross is a dental consultant and coach with more than 30 years of experience spanning hands-on clinical care, healthcare management, and public health leadership. Her clinical background as a dental hygienist gives her a strong understanding of chairside workflow, patient care standards, and team dynamics. She works directly with dental practices to improve systems, strengthen compliance, increase efficiency, and build accountability. Lori helps offices identify operational gaps and implement practical solutions that drive measurable results — guiding practices to consistent seven-figure collections through better processes, leadership, and patient-centered care.

Larry M. Guzzardo has co-authored two books, “Powerful Practice” and “Getting Things Done” conducts in-office practice management consultations exclusively for dentists to enhance trust, create organization, increase profits, and the development of patient relationships that last. Larry has presented numerous workshops including, “Winning Patient Acceptance,” “Get the Phone!,” and “Scheduling for Productivity.”

Colleen Huff, FAADOM, has been rocking the dental world for over 30 years! She kicked off her career as a customer service whiz for Metlife Dental in Utica, NY, before diving headfirst into the heart of dental practices in New Jersey. From managing multi-location practices to helping build a brand-new one from scratch, Colleen spent 21 thrilling years as a practice management powerhouse.

In 2021, she shifted gears into full-time consulting and speaking, becoming the go-to guru for cracking the code on dental insurance and revenue cycle management. Think of her as a dental office’s secret weapon for streamlining systems and tackling accounts receivable like a pro.

Colleen’s dynamic energy lights up national conferences, study groups, podcasts, and webinars, where she shares her wisdom with flair. Her book, A Mouthful of Insurance, launched in July 2024, is already a hit, and her articles are regular features in top dental trade magazines. Named one of the TOP 25 Women in Dentistry by Dental Products Report in 2017, Colleen added “Insurance Guru” at Front Office Rocks to her impressive resume in 2018, where she also offered online courses to help practices thrive. She will now be offering these courses on her own website. Whether she’s taking the stage or helping practices get their financial house in order, Colleen brings humor, passion, and expertise to everything she does!

Whether she’s delivering engaging talks on the lecture circuit, or working directly with dynamic dental teams in practices nationwide, Kay puts decades of hard-earned experience to work for her valued clients. She started out as an ambitious assistant, and quickly worked her way to front office roles like treatment coordinator and office manager. Her natural leadership skills and proven talent for building and motivating teams, continually improving business systems and enhancing practice profitability led her transition to fulltime practice coaching. Since then, Kay has been a driving force in helping hundreds of practices exceed their goals, as well as an inspiring presenter who brings audiences warmth, laughter and most importantly, tips, tricks and practical advice they can immediately put to work and get tangible results.

Dayna Johnson loves her work. With more than 25 years of experience in the dental industry, Dayna’s passion for efficient, consistent, and secure systems is grounded in personal understanding and professional expertise. With a watchful eye, Dayna helps dental teams create better workflows for daily, weekly, and monthly routines for a more productive, stress-free work environment.

Dayna knows that your entire day revolves around your practice management software and creating efficient, consistent systems is key to a successful practice.
When she is not training, speaking, podcasting, or writing an article, Dayna enjoys spending time with her husband Kevin Henry, traveling, golfing, and hiking in the mountains. Dayna is a total foodie and when on the road searches out local restaurants to support the local economy.

Kelley Johnson is a distinguished dental consultant and educator committed to helping practices all over the world, achieve their full potential. With over 25 years of experience, she has guided teams through transformative change, operational enhancements, financial optimization, and technology integration—earning a reputation as a trusted industry leader.
Renowned for both her expertise and her ability to cultivate lasting relationships, Kelley is deeply passionate about seeing dental practices thrive. She often shares, “It’s incredibly rewarding to witness practices become more profitable while helping people rediscover joy in their everyday work.”
Based in the Upper Midwest, Kelley treasures time with family and friends and actively serves her local community. Before founding and leading her own dental consulting firm, she held key leadership roles, including VP of Practice Development at CareCru and Practice Technology Advisor at Patterson Dental. Her career began as an office manager, where she contributed to numerous advisory councils and elite project teams. Kelley currently sits on several boards that are striving to make a lasting impact in the oral health of patients and using data and analytics to ignite the success of clinical workflow.
At the heart of everything she does is a steadfast commitment to enhancing the patient and customer experience—making her an invaluable partner for any dental practice seeking sustainable growth and success.

Robin began her career in dentistry in 1981, working 16 years in a pioneering dental practice as an office administrator and marketing director. Her passion for dentistry and health care, combined with her entrepreneurial spirit, lead her to become the founder of two successful companies. She is the president of RLM Healthcare Marketing & Consulting, Inc., founded in 1997, and Dental Consultant Connection, founded in 2011. As a management consultant, Robin coaches practices throughout the US. She especially finds working with start-up practices and practices in transition very rewarding. Robin is a member of the Academy of Dental Management Consultants (ADMC), the Speaking Consulting Network (SCN) and a lifetime member of the American Association of Dental Office Management (AADOM).

With 20 years of experience billing medical insurance for dentistry, Laurie is passionate about sharing her knowledge to allow patients to maximize medical insurance for medically necessary procedures. Through 2-day courses, AADOM speaking, Seattle Study Club meetings, onsite training, and as a speaker at many dental meetings, dental teams are learning how to help their patients.

Marsha Pilgrim brings over 35 years of experience in the dental industry, beginning her career as a Dental Assistant before transitioning into Office Management. She received her Dental Assistant training while serving in the U.S. Navy, where she met and married a naval officer who was also a dentist.

Marsha continues to stay actively involved in the daily operations and challenges of a dental practice through managing her husband’s office. For 15 years, she worked as a dental management consultant, helping practices implement effective systems to enhance productivity, efficiency, and team satisfaction. Her expertise includes scheduling, collections, and setting and achieving production goals. With more than three decades of experience using dental software, she was a certified Dentrix trainer for over 10 years. She enjoys helping dentists and spouses manage the financial part of their practice.

Marsha is a lifetime member of the American Association of Dental Office Management (AADOM) and holds certifications in Employment Law Compliance and Integrated Performance Management from Bent Ericksen & Associates. Marsha is a graduate of The Consultant U and member of the Academy of Dental Management Consultants (ADMC) and earned her Diplomate designation at the 2024 AADOM conference. In recognition of her dedication to supporting others in their professional growth, Marsha was honored with the “Leave the Ladder Down” award in 2024.

Dr. Howard Polansky started his career as a dentist, first with the US Navy before transitioning into private practice in Austin, Texas. A life changing event in 2018 made Howard pivot away from dentistry and find a better way to create an impact in this world. Howard’s new path was revealed when the first person he helped took a 30 year mortgage and paid it off in 8 months.

Howard helps families and business owners with a simple financial system so they can dramatically reduce their debt payments on items like mortgages, business loans, car payments, student loans, and even credit card bills. By managing these payments effectively, you maintain your lifestyle, keep more money each month, and achieve your dreams faster. Howard teaches people how to become their own CFO – a Cash Flow Optimizer.

Penny Reed is the Founder and President of Penny Reed – Dental Growth Officer, where she provides growth strategy and advisory services to practice owners and leaders in the dental profession nationwide. She also serves as Managing Director of Practice Growth Advisory at HealthStream Ventures, supporting start-up practices and emerging dental groups as they strengthen leadership, operational infrastructure, and strategic clarity.

With more than 30 years of experience in the dental industry, Penny partners with dentists and leadership teams to build cultures that support sustainable growth, accountability, and long-term practice success. A former dental office manager herself, she brings deep operational understanding alongside executive-level strategy. After beginning her career in IT, she was recruited by her own dentist to manage a growing practice — a pivotal moment that launched a decades-long career as a coach, consultant, and national speaker.

Penny is a certified behavioral consultant with the Institute for Motivational Living and a former Dale Carnegie trainer, credentials that shape her highly practical, behavior-based approach to leadership and communication. She serves on faculty for the Nash Institute for Dental Learning, has been recognized as a Dentistry Today Leader in Dental Consulting every year since 2007, and is the author of Growing Your Dental Business.

A member of the Speaking Consulting Network, Penny speaks nationally on leadership, culture, communication, and accountability — known for blending practical insight, humor, and memorable metaphors that resonate long after the session ends.

She lives in Piperton, Tennessee, with her husband Rob, loves being “Yaya” to her granddaughter Willow, enjoys creating memorable experiences for dental professionals at Disney resort destinations, and writes parody songs in her spare time.

Adele Reische of Synergy Practice Management brings a unique blend of training, support and insight to her clients, coaching them through the shift from surviving to thriving. With over 30 years of experience in dentistry, management and speaking, Adele rallies the troops to action, engaging everyone on the dental team as they work together to effect positive change and growth for the entire practice.

Adele is the Director of Member Relations of the prestigious Speaking Consulting Network (SCN) and placed runner up in the Spotlight on Speaking Annual Contest. She is also a graduate of The Consulting U, a masters training and continuing education program specifically for dental practice management consultants. Adele is an active member of the Academy of Dental Management Consultants, The American Association of Dental Office Management as well as a Certified Consultant in Employment Law and is the Director of Provider Affiliations with The Allana Smiles Foundation. Allanasmiles.org

Minal Sampat is a Best Selling Author, Marketing Strategist, Social Media Coach, and Dental Hygienist. She was born in India, grew up in the U.S. Virgin Islands, went to college in NJ, and now lives in Walla Walla with her husband and an extensive shoe collection!

She launched her first company by breaking a Guinness World Record and since then has helped 100s of dental practices and businesses with marketing strategies to grow production while reducing marketing expenses. She is also the founder of Marketologist™ – an online marketing training program and CE on the Beach™ – where she hosts events in tropical islands. Minal is also the co-founder of the Pediatric Dental Marketing Course & Pediatric Dental Growth Summit. Minal’s marketing strategies have been featured in industry press AND on Forbes.com…not once, not twice…but 7 times in the last 3 years.

Emme Sanders, RDH brings over 25 years of leadership experience and interpersonal skills to the dental community through her speaking, coaching and writing. Due to her chairside clinical and presentation skills, Emme has become an official trainer for Digital Radiography and Intraoral Imaging, respectively. She has achieved ACE Certification, graduated from Transformational Trainers, holds an active membership with SCN, ASDA and has developed a thriving career providing her knowledge and expertise to dental practices working with international consulting firm Inspired Hygiene. Emme believes it is with positivity, knowledge and teamwork that a practice finds success. Emme’s passion lies in bringing together dental teams to realize their full potential. This requires developing healthy goals, both physically and mentally, and laying the proper blueprints in order to achieve them. She aims to create a learning space that inspires and invigorates.

Roy Shelburne: Professional Speaker. Dental Consultant. Recovering Rule-Bender. Occasional Chaos Coordinator. Most dental speakers teach documentation, coding, and compliance from textbooks. Dr. Roy Shelburne teaches it from experience… and experience taught him with a baseball bat. A former practice owner, consultant, board member, ADA subject matter expert, and professional survivor of spectacular adversity, Roy has spent years helping dental teams protect their practices, maximize legitimate reimbursement, and avoid the kinds of mistakes that can turn a normal Tuesday into a career-defining disaster. Known for mixing brutal honesty, practical wisdom, and enough humor to make compliance almost enjoyable, Roy delivers programs that leave audiences laughing, learning, and nervously reviewing their clinical records before they leave the parking lot. His philosophy is simple: “If it’s not in your clinical record, you didn’t see it, you didn’t say it, you didn’t do it, it didn’t need to be done, and it doesn’t exist… at least according to the people trying to take your money.” Whether he’s exposing coding mistakes that leave money on the table, revealing documentation disasters waiting to happen, or teaching teams how to survive audits, complaints, and legal scrutiny, Roy brings a level of authenticity that can’t be taught and certainly can’t be faked. Part educator, part cautionary tale, part motivational speaker, and part stand-up comedian trapped in a dentist’s body, Roy’s mission is to help practices thrive, not merely survive. Because learning from your own mistakes is expensive. Learning from Roy’s mistakes is considerably cheaper.

Brandy Trout, FAADOM, is a leadership strategist and executive director for a multi-location general dental organization in Georgia, where she has spent over 17 years leading operations, developing teams, and navigating the realities of growth in a fast-paced clinical environment. Her work focuses on helping dental leaders move beyond constant reaction and into structured, sustainable leadership.

Brandy specializes in role clarity, accountability, and leadership development within dental practices. She brings a practical, experience-based approach to topics that often feel abstract, helping teams translate leadership concepts into daily operational behavior. Her insights are grounded in real-world challenges, including team alignment, provider communication, performance management, and building systems that reduce dependency on a single leader.

Her approach is informed by strengths-based leadership frameworks, including Kolbe and Maxwell Leadership principles, helping teams better understand how they work, communicate, and lead. Through corporate training and team dynamics coaching, she equips dental leaders to strengthen structure without losing culture.

Her sessions are designed to be immediately applicable, leaving attendees with both perspective and practical direction. She is known for articulating what leaders are experiencing but may not yet have language for, creating clarity that leads to confident action.

Ryan is a seasoned marketing executive and entrepreneur. His experiences range from start-ups to well-established multi-national, Fortune 500s including Samsung, Bing and Warner Brothers. From launching his first business at age 14 to launching to successfully exiting start-ups, Ryan has been featured in countless publications and has presented to audiences on four different continents around the globe. Now, Ryan is a highly sought after dental consultant and speaker with focus areas in practice growth and patient experience. Ryan writes regularly for dental publications including Dental Economics and is the host of The Dental Experience Podcast (www.TheDentalPodcast.com).

As an international speaker, coach and owner of Inspired Hygiene, Rachel has guided thousands of dental professionals to elevate their hygiene services and systems while driving profits to the bottom line and developing empowered, engaged hygienists. Rachel draws from 30 years of experience as a hygiene profitability coach and clinical hygienist to deliver to-the-point interactive workshops and coaching programs. She is a past recipient of the Dental Excellence Award from DrBicuspid.com for “Most Effective Dental Hygienist Educator” and has been named one of the Top 25 Women in Dentistry by Dental Products Report. Her book “Return on Hygiene” has been called the Hygiene Benchmark Bible and used by dentists all over North America to uncover the true potential of their hygiene teams.

Amber Weber, began working in the dental field as a Registered Dental Hygienist in 2005. With a background in accounting and her interest in the business side of dentistry, she moved into office management roles and ultimately into dental consulting. Amber has helped offices with overall practice managment, hygiene systems and implementation and financial investigations for dental offices. Amber discovered embezzlement taking place in one of her clients’ office and complete thorough financial examinations for offices.

Amber was recently the runner-up in the prestigious Spotlight on Speaking competition, featuring dentistry’s best emerging speakers, and has been published in Dentistry Today magazine. In June 2022, Amber was appointed to the head of Prosperident’s Proactive Services Group, which provides embezzlement prevention services to individual practices, groups and DSOs.

Carrie Webber is Chief Communications Officer and co-owner of Jameson, a dental management, marketing and hygiene coaching firm that helps dentists and teams become more productive, more profitable and ultimately more fulfilled in their practicing lives. Webber is a contributing author to several publications and blogs on the topics of practice management, customer service and leadership. She is a popular speaker at dental meetings including programs at Yankee Dental Congress, Hinman Dental Meeting, Texas Dental Association and AADOM Annual Conference as well numerous study clubs and dental societies nationwide. Carrie is a member of the Speaking Consulting Network and has been named a Leader in CE by Dentistry Today in 2021.

Tiffany began her career in dentistry in 2004—answering phones, managing chaos, and carrying the quiet weight dental teams shoulder every day. As an office manager and consultant, she witnessed how confusion, especially around dental insurance, erodes confidence and burns out capable teams. She understands the pressure of being responsible without support and the frustration of trying to do things “right” when the rules keep changing.

As the Integrator at Practice Booster and Dental Zing, Tiffany drives execution through strategic partnerships, operational transparency, cross-department alignment, clear communication, and consistent systems. As a Practice Booster Advisor, she creates and delivers training curriculum and educational content. She also contributes to and edits the annual “With Confidence” publications.

As a Speaker, Tiffany brings deep expertise and unmistakable passion to every room. Raw yet empathetic and animated yet practical, she inspires teams to turn doubt into curiosity, grow through education, and stand confidently in their knowledge as the capable professionals they already are. By transforming one of dentistry’s biggest stress points into clarity and confidence, she helps teams stay compliant, serve patients well, and thrive.

Tiffany is also the Founder and CEO of Elevation Dental Consulting, LLC, a Robbins-Madanes Trained Coach in Strategic Intervention, a Fellow of the American Association of Dental Office Management, and a member of the AADOM Speaker/Consultant Alliance and Speaking Consulting Network.

Beverly Wilburn is a speaker, author, and business advisor bringing revenue generating solutions to dental practices and entrepreneurs who sell to dentists or dental teams. She is the COO of a multi-million-dollar Perio practice near Washington, D.C., the Founder of Dental Spouses in Business®, and a Key Opinion Leader (KOL) for several forward-thinking companies in the dental space.

Beverly holds board positions as the Vice-President of Dental Entrepreneur Woman and the Executive Administrator of The Virginia Society of Periodontists. She consults as an expert on the standard of care for dental business practices at both the state and federal levels. A 2022 winner of the ultra-prestigious AADOM Practice Administrator of the Year award, Beverly has an ability to transfer knowledge, instill individual ownership and accountability among teams, and positively influence leadership, revenue, and growth, even in the most challenging business environments.

An avid collector of all things “vintage”, including friends, husbands, and silverware, you will most often find Beverly “some where” on social media, giving “some one” “some thing” to talk about.

 

Lamar Woods is a leading authority in healthcare marketing and technology, specializing in helping private dental practices break free from insurance dependence and build stronger, more profitable patient relationships. After being pursued by major technology and marketing companies like Google, Facebook, and World Wide Technology, Lamar chose to channel his expertise into a mission-driven approach—empowering dental practices to thrive through smarter patient retention strategies.

As the founder of Adhere Patient Management, Lamar helps dental offices maximize their patient relationships through loyalty programs, in-house memberships, and strategic internal marketing. He understands that a practice’s long-term success isn’t just about attracting new patients—it’s about keeping them engaged, loyal, and financially valuable. Through his innovative approach, he equips office managers and dentists with the tools and strategies to increase profitability while reducing reliance on insurance providers.

Lamar’s sessions are packed with actionable insights tailored to office managers who play a pivotal role in a practice’s growth. Whether he’s sharing proven strategies for patient retention, breaking down the economics of dropping insurance, or helping teams implement effective membership programs, his talks leave audiences empowered and ready to take action.

Tiffany Wuebben, RDH, Founder and CEO of The Hygienepreneur™, is an internationally recognized speaker, consultant, and author with over 30 years in dentistry. Known for her dynamic and engaging presentation style, Tiffany captivates audiences with her passion, energy, and ability to connect on a personal level.

Drawing from two decades of clinical experience and her expertise in leadership, communication, and practice growth, Tiffany delivers actionable insights that leave attendees inspired and eager to implement change. She is the author of Hygienepreneur: The Dental Hygienist’s Guide to Achieving Career Success & Personal Transformation and co-author of the Amazon Best-Selling Book, Culture Catalyst. Tiffany has graced numerous industry stages, podcasts, and publications, earning a reputation for delivering transformative strategies that resonate long after the event ends.

Tiffany’s passion lies in empowering dental professionals to strengthen collaboration, elevate communication, and create a culture of excellence. Her innovative strategies have helped countless practices achieve sustainable growth, enhance patient care, and maximize profitability—all while fostering a positive and empowering work environment.

Meeting planners love working with Tiffany because she brings a unique blend of expertise, authenticity, and enthusiasm that keeps audiences engaged and wanting more. Her mission is to inspire dental professionals to unlock their full potential, both personally and professionally, and to build practices that deliver exceptional care and lasting success.

To learn more about Tiffany and how she can elevate your next event, visit her speaker page: https://thehygienepreneur.com/speaking/.