Office Manager of the Year
Are You AADOM's Next Office Manager of the Year?
Do you know an exceptional dental practice management professional? Nominate them for the prestigious Office Manager of the Year award.
- Requirements to Apply
To be eligible, nominees must:
- Be an AADOM member in good standing
- Full-time Office Manager or Practice Administrator in the office
- Have 3+ years of experience in dental office management
- Must hold an AADOM distinction level of Fellowship (FAADOM) or higher
- Be registered and attend the AADOM Dental Managers Conference in Orlando, FL, September 3-5, 2026
- The OMY Criteria
- Exemplifies leadership
- Responsible for an increase in practice efficiency and revenue
- Actively pursues continuing education/professional development
- Implementation of technology within the practice
- Implementation of marketing strategies for the practice
- Engages practice in community involvement and charitable activities
- Active supporter of other AADOM members
Self-nominating additional requirements:
- If you are self-nominating and were to win, what would you give back to your community through AADOM, your local dental community, and the dental community at large? Please add this information to your nomination submission.
- Self-nominations require a letter of recommendation from your doctor, a member of the practice, or a dental industry representative.
- What Will You Win?
- $1000 prize
- Cover feature in The Observer magazine
- Office Manager of the Year Award
- Exposure throughout the dental industry
- Complimentary Lifetime AADOM Membership
- Free tuition to #AADOM27 in Scottsdale, AZ
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- How to Submit a Nomination
Nominations can come from the doctor, team member, dental industry representative, or self-nomination. Multiple nominations from the practice and dental industry representatives are accepted.
Utilizing the criteria as a guide, in 1000 words or less, tell us why you feel your Office Manager (or you in the role of Office Manager) should win the AADOM Office Manager of the Year award.
- Exemplifies leadership
- Responsible for an increase in practice efficiency and revenue
- Actively pursues continuing education/professional development
- Implementation of technology within the practice
- Implementation of marketing strategies for the practice
- Engages practice in community involvement and charitable activities
- Active supporter of other AADOM members
Deadline for submissions is July 3, 2026
The AADOM Office Manager of the Year award will be presented at the 2025 Conference.
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2022 Office Manager of the Year
Beverly Wilburn, DAADOM, is the full-time office manager of Karl A. Smith, DDS, LLC Periodontics and Implants in Alexandria, VA. She is also the owner of Magnifident™ Consulting where she trains dental teams on case acceptance and marketing. She has served as an expert witness for the administrative side of dentistry in several multi-million-dollar dental malpractice cases. Beverly serves as the Executive Administrator for the Virginia Society of Periodontists.
She received her AADOM Fellowship, (FAADOM) in 2019, her AADOM Mastership, (MAADOM) in 2020, and was inducted into AADOM’s first Diplomate, (DAADOM), class in 2021. Beverly is a lifetime member of AADOM and has launched AADOM’s Dental Spouse Business Network Chapter.
She was a 2021 Practice Administrator of Distinction prior to being named AADOM’s 2022 Office Manager of the Year.
2021 Office Manager of the Year
Teresa has worked in dentistry for over 30 years, and it continues to be her “lifelong passion.” She currently works in a 4-dentist and 9-hygienist office in Amelia Island, Florida. After her first experience at an AADOM conference, she helped to develop what is now the Northeast Florida AADOM Chapter.
Teresa earned her AADOM Fellowship, FAADOM) in 2012 and her AADOM Mastership, (MAADOM) in 2020. In September of 2021 Teresa was inducted into the first class of AADOM Diplomates, (DAADOM).
She has twice received the AADOM Practice Administrator of Distinction award prior to being named the 2021 Office Manager of the Year.
2020 Office Manager of the Year
Debbie Evans has been in the dental industry for almost 30 years. She has been the Practice Administrator for Wainright & Wassel, DDS in Raleigh, NC since 2005.
Debbie is a proud lifetime AADOM member and serves as Co-President of the AADOM Triangle Chapter. She received her AADOM Fellowship in the Fall of 2016 and most recently received her Mastership in September of 2020. In 2021 Debbie received her Diplomate designation. Her AADOM Triangle Chapter is the largest chapter in the country and has won the “Chapter of the Year” for the last 2 years. Prior to being named the 2020 Office Manager of the year Debbie was recognized as an AADOM “Practice Administrator with Distinction” for the past 3 years.
Debbie and her husband Ron, have two married children, Ryan, and his wife Emily, who reside in Overland Park, KS, and Brittany, and her husband Kevin, who live in San Clemente, CA. Debbie has 3 grandsons, Carson, Jack and Logan, and a 1 granddaughter, Ila Marie. Debbie loves being “NaNa” and she proudly says that she’s going to be one of “THOSE” grandparents – and she loves every minute of it.
2020 Office Manager of the Year
Jennifer Steadman has been with Dentistry by Design in Andover, MA since 2009. she obtained her bachelor’s degree from Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Upon joining Dentistry by Design as a dental hygienist, Jennifer’s role grew significantly. Through extensive training and continuing education courses, she now acts the director of operations where she oversees the dental team and keeps them up-to-date on the ever-changing advances within the field.
Jennifer has taken on a true passion for dentistry, and continually strives to advance her education, and pass on her knowledge and charisma. She became a Fellow of the American Association of Dental Office Management (FAADOM) in 2015, and most recently was inducted as an AADOM Master (MAADOM) in September of 2020. In 2021 she was inducted as an AADOM Diplomate, (DAADOM). Jennifer was the founder of the Boston Chapter of AADOM and remains actively involved in the chapter today. In 2019, she was recognized for her on-going hard work and dedication, as she was nominated and honored by AADOM as a Practice Administrator of Distinction.
During her time away from the office, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her husband Dominick, and their two daughters Addison and Caroline. You can find them taking trips to the lakes region of New Hampshire, and spending time with their extended family and friends!
- Greg Prince, FAADOM, 2019 Office Manager of the Year
- Betsy Cord, DAADOM, 2018 Office Manager of the Year
- Terri Lenihan, FAADOM, 2017 Office Manager of the Year
- Jamie Perryman, 2016 Office Manager of the Year
- Cecilia Mescain, FAADOM, 2015 Office Manager of the Year
- Lisa Spradley, 2014 Office Manager of the Year
- Cindy Sooter, FAADOM, 2013 Office Manager of the Year
- Deanna Alexander, FAADOM, 2012 Office Manager of the Year
- Robyn Rossetter, FAADOM, 2011 Office Manager of the Year
- Melissa Meredith, 2010 Office Manager of the Year
- Kay Valentine, FAADOM, 2009 Office Manager of the Year
- Melanie Duncan, FAADOM, 2008 Office Manager of the Year
- Mindy Altermatt, 2007 Office Manager of the Year
- Jennifer Russell, 2006 Office Manager of the Year
- Connie Elwell, 2005 Office Manager of the Year
