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AADOM PODcast – Behind the Smile: The Crucial Role of the Dental Office Manager

by American Association of Dental Office Management

Last updated April 15, 2024

Behind the Smile: The Crucial Role of the Dental Office Manager

Get ready to delve into the heart of dental practice success with Dr. Lou Shuman and Lorie Streeter. During this unique opportunity, we’ll uncover the invaluable leadership of dental office managers and the pivotal roles they play. Dr. Shuman will share lessons he’s learned from his vast experience working with many practices across the country and why he’s convinced that recognizing the significance of the office manager’s leadership is key for every dentist/owner.

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AADOM Radio Presents:

Dr. Lou Shuman & Lorie Streeter

More about Lou:

Dr. Lou Shuman DMD CAGS is the president and CEO of Cellerant Consulting Group, a founder of DSO Technology Solutions, and co-founder of LightForce Orthodontics. He is professionally known for his expertise in bringing new technologies from all over the world into dentistry.

Highly respected in the dental corporate and education community, he is a national columnist for Dental Products Report, Dental Economics, and DSO Pro. He is a Venturer in Residence for the Harvard i-Lab, and a member of the Board of Directors at Lightforce Orthodontics, Sleep Architects. He is a member of the clinical advisory boards and editorial boards at Dentistry Today, Dental Products Report, Dental Economics, Orthodontic Practice US, and Dental Sleep Practice Journal.

Dr. Shuman is the creator of the prestigious Cellerant “Best of Class” Technology and “Best of Class” Hygiene Awards, unbiased nonprofit initiatives that, in conjunction with the leading experts in the field, annually select the most important technologies and products in the industry. He served as president of the Pride Institute for 6 years and Vice President of Clinical Education and Strategic Relations at Align Technology for 7 years. He has been chosen by Dentistry Today as a Leader in Consulting each year since 2006.

Recently, he was awarded the Denobi Pinnacle Achievement Award, which recognizes an individual or company whose leadership and ongoing contributions have dramatically impacted the dental profession. Going forward, the award will be named in his honor and known as the Dr. Lou Shuman Denobi Pinnacle Achievement Award. He was also honored in 2021 as a Global Summits Institute Doctor-to-Doctor World’s Top 100 Doctors.

More about Lorie:

Lorie Streeter, CTC, has been working for The American Association of Dental Office Management, or AADOM for the past 16 years. Lorie is the Current Vice President of AADOM. Lorie’s dental career spans 34 years, 12 of which were spent as a dental office manager. Lorie received her certification as a Therapeutic Coach and has spent the last 10 years coaching clients to emotional and physical wellness.

Lorie has been speaking to large and small groups educating dental professionals on everything from the Benefits of AADOM, Marketing a Dental Practice, and how to keep you and your teams healthy and motivated. Lorie is dedicated to the growth and development of all teams. Lorie serves on the AADOM advisory council, AADOM Executive team, and the AADOM Distinctions Board. In 2015 Lorie was recognized as one of the top 25 Women in Dentistry by Dental Products Report magazine.