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Lynne Leggett

Lynne Leggett

Victory Dental Management

Available
23 yrs
Virtual

Lynne Leggett, BS, FAADOM, is the Founder & CEO of Victory Dental Management LLC and has over 25 years of business experience in dentistry, medical, pharmacy, sales, transportation, logistics, and project management. She draws on this diverse experience to create a unique plan for each client and help dental practices achieve the results they desire. Lynne brings a fresh approach to coaching, shaped by her passion for coaching basketball. As a seasoned coach of teams from middle school through AAU, she has learned that having employees does not automatically create a team. Building a true team is at the heart of how she works with dental practices. She teaches dentists and managers how to actually coach their teams, creating stronger communication, trust, accountability, and teamwork. Lynne believes that before a practice can improve its processes or systems, there must first be a team working together. Sometimes dentists know the results they want but are unsure how to get there. Lynne helps them understand what is needed and creates a practical path to accomplish their goals. Her passion is helping dental practices reach their full potential, increase productivity and profitability, and deliver exceptional patient care and customer experiences. She especially enjoys helping dentists and their teams find ways to strengthen the business side of the practice while developing the people who make the practice successful. Lynne is a coach, speaker, and author. She frequently contributes to dental publications, educational programs, and state association newsletters. She has created online CE courses, webinars, and published her first book, You Can’t Coach Quit, in 2019. She also publishes her newsletter, Coach’s Corner. Lynne received her BS in Business Administration from Mary Washington College with a concentration in Management, Marketing, and Pre-Law.

general_dentistry
leadership
+8
Trehan Stenton

Trehan Stenton

Ai Integration Partner

Available
Virtual

Trehan Stenton is an AI Integration & Change Leadership Advisor and Strategic Transformation Leader. Through AI Integration Partner, he helps organizations translate AI ambition into operational reality. His work starts with AI education, helping leadership teams understand the opportunities, risks, and practical implications of AI. He then assesses organizational readiness, business priorities, processes, and potential AI use cases. Trehan provides independent guidance on AI strategy and governance, including decision rights, accountability, policies, risk, and responsible adoption. This creates a clear roadmap aligned with the organization’s strategic objectives. He then supports leaders through prioritization, implementation, and organizational change so AI solutions land, stick, and deliver measurable value. His approach combines 25+ years of transformation experience with strategy, operational improvement, governance, change management, and leadership development.

leadership
operations
+5
Greg Essenmacher

Greg Essenmacher

GnA Consulting

Available
Virtual

Most full arch practices can buy leads. The money leaks out after that: a callback that goes out hours late, a patient who shows up to the consult unready, a financial conversation nobody on the team is confident running. That's the work GnA Consulting does. Greg Essenmacher has spent 20+ years inside dental practices, and GnA is built on one frame: Capture, Convert, Close. Capture: marketing that brings in qualified full arch patients, not just volume. Convert: speed to lead, follow-up discipline, call audits, and show rates. Our Conversion Lab team runs the lead-call work for you, done-for-you. Close: consult flow, patient readiness, financial conversations, and doctor and TC alignment. We coach Treatment Coordinators and Lead Coordinators with frameworks, not scripts, so your team sounds like themselves instead of reading lines. When a practice needs cases closed fast, The Closing Cocktail puts ClearChoice-trained closers in your office for two to three days. We work with All-on-X practices, oral surgery and perio groups, and DSOs building full arch programs. Every recommendation ties back to the numbers that matter: consults booked, consults shown, cases accepted.

implants
practice_growth
+5
Adrienne Good

Adrienne Good

Good Media Consulting

Available
20 yrs
Virtual

Adrienne Good is the founder of Good Media Consulting, LLC, where she connects innovative companies with the right audiences across dentistry through strategic partnerships, media opportunities, and industry relationships. With over 20 years of experience in the dental industry spanning publishing, marketing, and business development, she has built an extensive network of clinicians, vendors, and thought leaders. Her career began in digital and print media sales across various dental specialties, providing her with deep insight into clinical innovation and industry growth trends. She is uniquely positioned to bridge innovation with the right audience, helping both startups and established international companies launch and grow in the U.S. market.

Strategic Media
Brand Partnerships
+9
Matthew Smith

Matthew Smith

Merchant Cost Consulting

Available
Virtual

Merchant Cost Consulting helps dental practices and DSOs lower their credit card processing costs — without switching processors, banks, or practice management software. Dental practices process a high volume of card payments across patients and locations, and most are quietly overpaying due to fees buried in their merchant statements. We audit those statements, identify the hidden costs, and negotiate them down — typically saving practices 20–40% on processing costs, money that goes straight back to the bottom line. There's no cost or risk to find out: we're paid by sharing in the savings we uncover, so if we don't save you money, you don't pay us anything. No new equipment, no disruption to your front desk workflow — just lower fees on the payments you're already processing.

practice_management
other
+3
Jade Gonzales

Jade Gonzales

LG Fit Body + Mind

Available
Virtual

LG Fit Body + Mind provides customized speaking, consulting and experiential education designed specifically for dental professionals, practice owners and teams. Founded by Jade Gonzales, a dental industry education and business development leader with more than 20 years of experience, LG Fit Body + Mind brings together professional development, leadership, sustainable performance and evidence-informed wellness practices in a way that feels practical, human and relevant to the realities of dentistry. Jade is a Registered Yoga Teacher and Elemental Rhythm Breathwork Facilitator, and LG Fit Body + Mind is an AGD PACE-approved continuing education provider. Programs can be customized as an all-inclusive engagement and may include: • Featured speaking • Dental team workshops and facilitated experiences • Leadership and team development consulting • Practice culture and patient experience education • Sustainable performance and clinician wellness programming • Yoga, breathwork and nervous system regulation experiences • Retreat and off-site programming • Eligible continuing dental education programming through LG Fit Body + Mind Rather than offering another one-size-fits-all wellness program, Jade works with dental organizations to create experiences around the people behind the practice — helping clinicians and teams perform at a high level without losing themselves in the process. Available for: Dental practices, DSOs, study clubs, dental associations, conferences, leadership retreats and corporate dental organizations. Engagements are customized and may be structured as an all-inclusive consulting, speaking and education fee based on program scope, audience size, travel and CE requirements.

other
leadership
+3
Liz Lord

Liz Lord

The Professional Transformation Institute

Available
Virtual

Liz Lord is a dental business strategist, leadership coach, speaker, and founder of **The Practice Transformation Institute. **With 38 years in dentistry and more than 24 years coaching dental practices, she helps practice owners transform their businesses and make the critical shift from clinician to CEO. Her **Dentist-to-CEO Blueprint Intensive** is designed for dentists who are ready to transform an underperforming or owner-dependent practice, as well as successful practice owners who want to scale to their next level. Integrating business strategy, leadership, communication, team development, and financial performance, Liz helps dentists identify what is limiting their growth, clarify what they truly want to create, and develop a personalized blueprint for getting there. And the Blueprint doesn’t have to end with a plan. For owners who want support bringing their vision to life, Liz and her team can work alongside the doctor, leadership team, and practice—or group—to **implement the Blueprint**, develop the people and infrastructure needed for growth, and turn strategy into measurable results. Liz’s philosophy is simple: people execute systems. Sustainable growth comes from developing the leadership, people, and business behind those systems—creating a more profitable, scalable practice that supports the owner’s larger vision for both business and life.

general_dentistry
pediatric
+17
Brandi Marzolino

Brandi Marzolino

Courage & Joy at Work

Available
Virtual

Together, we’ll figure out what’s causing you stress, frustration, and overwhelm, and why it feels like Groundhog’s Day every day in your business. I’m not going to come in and force a ‘proven’ system onto you. Let’s just say I’m super-skilled in making order out of chaos. I can get to the root issue and help you design a business and life that’s aligned so you’re no longer feeling like you’re taking scraps, or don't feel content, while working your butt off. I offer intimate, high-level and customized coaching and consulting for you and your business. How it works: I discover what really matters to you personally and professionally and see if it matches where you are focusing your energy. If not, we re-align your overall intentions and declare your purpose. We either stay focused on you personally or we work on both you and your business. Based on where you want to start or where you want to go: I meet with and coach your leadership team, partners, associates and key team members to bring cohesion and clarity. I review your financials and current protocols to see if the business is operating in line with your needs and goals for the business AND your personal life—and provide coaching and consulting on how to bring all of these into alignment. I help you determine if your team is designed and empowered for their goals and the business’ goals. I ensure your business goals match what you say you want. If not, we design new goals and make adjustments where needed based on a timeline that makes sense. I offer options for in-person visits to gain a deeper understanding and assessment of your needs vs reality. I don’t provide cookie-cutter, one-size-fits-all coaching and consulting. It’s what makes me different from most coaches. People stick around because they feel seen and heard, get results and feel better.

general_dentistry
pediatric
+14

Rebecca Herring

Transformational Dental Coaching

Available
Virtual

As a dental and business coach, I help dentists and their teams strengthen systems, communication, and leadership while integrating virtual assistants to improve efficiency, reduce stress, and elevate the patient experience. Rebecca Herring partners with dental practice owners and administrative leadership teams to turn front-office stress into steady, scalable systems. With firsthand experience in dental operations and executive leadership, she streamlines workflows, clarifies roles, and builds the accountability and communication needed for a high-performing admin team. Rebecca coaches with a clear purpose: reduce burnout, protect the patient experience, and help the business run profitably and predictably. When you hire her, you gain a strategic partner who trains, supports, and elevates your admin leaders—so phones get answered, schedules stay full, AR moves faster, and your team runs with confidence.

general_dentistry
orthodontics
+13
Dominika Oprzedek

Dominika Oprzedek

Innovative Dental Consulting

Available
Virtual

Practice Operations Consulting: Comprehensive support for the systems that keep a practice running: scheduling, patient flow, and team communication. Practices benefit from fewer bottlenecks, reduced stress, and increased production without added hours. OSHA, HIPAA & CDC Compliance Training: Clear, practical protocols built on the latest OSHA, HIPAA, and CDC guidelines. From workplace safety to patient privacy and data protection, teams stay inspection-ready and audit-ready protecting patients, staff, and the practice itself. Team Training & Development: Training informed by firsthand experience in every role within a dental office, clinical, administrative, and management. This perspective resonates with team members at every level, resulting in smoother operations, stronger patient experiences, and improved retention. Practice Transitions Support: Guidance through acquisitions, sales, and restructuring, ensuring patients and clients experience uninterrupted, high-quality service while the goodwill of the practice remains intact. The bottom line: Practices gain a partner dedicated to building operations that are efficient, compliant, and positioned for growth, so the doctor can stay focused on dentistry.

general_dentistry
pediatric
+8
Caitlin Parsons

Caitlin Parsons

The Aligned Hygienist

Available
17 yrs
Virtual

With 17 years of experience as a practicing Registered Dental Hygienist, Caitlin's personal journey through chronic pain and injury reshaped the direction of her career. What began as a struggle with pain evolved into a commitment to prevention, sustainability, and whole-person well-being, leading her to become a Certified Yoga Therapist, Ergonomics Consultant, and the founder of The Aligned Hygienist. By blending lived experience with expertise in yoga therapy, ergonomics, and stress management, Caitlin supports dental professionals in optimizing their health—physically, mentally, and energetically. Today, her work spans individual clinicians, dental teams, practices, organizations, and Dental Support Organizations (DSOs). She collaborates with brands, companies, and event planners as a speaker, educator, writer, and podcast host.

ergonomics
yoga therapy
+4
Brittany Rogars

Brittany Rogars

SKF Practice Solutions

Available
Virtual

SKF Practice Solutions is a leading Open Dental training and consulting firm founded by Brittany Rogars, CEO and workflow optimization expert. With 450+ practices transformed, 15+ systems managed, and 15,000+ hours saved, SKF helps dental teams master Open Dental software and build efficient, profitable practices. Services include: • Comprehensive Software Exam — tailored solutions and step-by-step guidance to optimize your Open Dental setup • Software Training — 1:1 training and customized training libraries for dental teams at every level • SKF Membership — self-paced Strategic Knowledge Framework for ongoing learning without an in-office consultant • Conversion Support — expert guidance for practices transitioning to Open Dental Training areas covered: efficient scheduling, patient charting, treatment planning, billing and claims, analytics and reporting, security and user access, and custom workflows. SKF also hosts the Dental Decoders Podcast and the annual Open Dental Users Workshop.

Open Dental Training
Practice Management Software
+6
Sandy S Baird

Sandy S Baird

BAIRD DENTAL BUSINESS CONCEPTS

Available
Virtual

With an MBA, over thirty years of dental management experience, twenty-plus years of coaching dental teams, and forty years married to a general dentist, Sandy Baird brings an unmatched depth of insight into every practice she serves. Her rare “walked in your shoes” perspectives, shaped by both dentist and team-member viewpoints, allow her to deliver practical, results-driven solutions. A passionate speaker, trainer, and consultant, Sandy shares her expertise with dynamic enthusiasm and a commitment to real-world impact. Whether coaching, consulting, or presenting, she helps practices build stronger systems, healthier cultures, and a future defined by greater success, higher rewards, and far less stress.

marketing
embezzlement
+6

Dr. Mark Costes — Dental Success Institute

Dental Success Institute (DSI)

Available
12 yrs
Virtual

Dr. Mark Costes is the founder of the Dental Success Institute (DSI), established in 2012 after he developed a formula that transformed several dental practices into highly profitable enterprises. He is co-founder and CEO of the Dental Success Network — a collaborative community of nearly 1,800 dentists — and is the international #1 Amazon bestselling author of 'Pillars of Dental Success.' His podcast, 'The Dentalpreneur Podcast,' draws tens of thousands of listeners per month from over 150 countries. Dr. Costes built DSI on his 'Four Futures' philosophy — Mind, Meaning, Muscle, and Money — ensuring clients excel professionally while fostering personal growth, health, and meaningful relationships. DSI now serves 250+ private elite mastermind members with a nationwide network of Black Belt Coaches. Members average a 49% profitability increase, 17% reduction in overhead, 34% year-over-year revenue growth, and $2.67M average annual revenue.

Practice Profitability
Overhead Reduction
+6

Gary Takacs — Thriving Dentist

Thriving Dentist

Available
42 yrs
Virtual

Gary Takacs is one of dentistry's most experienced and sought-after practice management coaches, with over 42 years of experience and more than 2,200 practices coached across all 50 states. He is the founder of the Thriving Dentist Show — the #1 dental podcast on iTunes and Google Play with over 740 episodes and listeners in 188 countries. Gary began his career in the 1980s working at two large dental consulting firms, then launched his own consulting firm in 1989. He specializes in helping dentists reduce PPO insurance dependency, control overhead below 60%, and build self-sustaining practices with financial independence. As co-owner of LifeSmiles, he personally led the practice through resignation from all 34 PPO plans while retaining 80% of patients and raising profit margin by 36% — every system he teaches has been battle-tested in a real practice. He has published more than 400 articles in major dental journals including Dental Economics, Dentistry Today, Dental Management, and AGD Impact. He is an Instructor at Midwestern University School of Dental Medicine and a Guest Instructor at The Pankey Institute. He has spoken at major dental conferences across the US and internationally in Canada, England, Scotland, Germany, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and China.

PPO Reduction & Insurance Dependence
Overhead Control (Under 60%)
+7
Travis Rodgers

Travis Rodgers

Dental Venture Capital / DrDDS Innovations

Available
20 yrs
Virtual

I help dental entrepreneurs turn great ideas into companies that can launch, grow, raise capital, scale, and sell. I’m the Founder of Dental Venture Group, where I work with dental startups, founders, investors, advisors, and industry leaders to accelerate innovation across dentistry. Over the past 23 years, I’ve helped launch 500+ dental startup companies, built 7 companies, sold a few, developed 27 software products, and helped bring hundreds of products to market. Today, I leverage that experience and a network of dental professionals, investors, executives, KOLs, founders, and industry partners to help dental companies succeed. Through Dental Venture Capital Group, I help founders with: • Implement my Dental Innovators Operating System (DIOS) • Becoming Investable • Setting up GoHighLevel for marketing and sales • Go-to-market strategy & positioning • Business development & partnerships • Fundraising, investor strategy & pitch development • Advisor & KOL recruitment • PR, podcast booking, webinars & industry visibility • Introductions to investors, dentists, DSOs & strategic partners I host the Dental Venture Summit, which brings together entrepreneurs, investors, clinicians, executives, KOLs, and innovators to build relationships, partnerships, and opportunities. My dental technology journey started in 2003 when my orthodontist brother-in-law asked me to build an electronic referral system. From there, I helped pioneer early dental technologies including electronic referrals, online scheduling, patient file sharing, and integrations between practice management and dental laboratory systems. My company, DrDDS Innovations, went on to develop technologies and integrations used by dental software companies and thousands of practices. That journey taught me an important lesson: Building great technology is only part of building a great company. Successful companies also need distribution, partnerships, customers, capital, advisors, advocates, and most importantly, the right relationships. That’s what I focus on today: building a stronger dental innovation ecosystem where founders, dentists, investors, DSOs, executives, advisors, and innovators can find each other and build successful companies together. If you’re building, funding, investing in, advising, or partnering with a dental startup, I’d like to know you. The dental industry is built on relationships. I help the right people connect. Build. Fund. Connect. Scale. Sell. Dental VC: dentalvc.org Dental Venture Summit: dentalventuresummit.com Travis Rodgers: travisrodgers.com Travis was a Silicon Valley pioneer in dental technology — he was the first to develop electronic referrals, online scheduling, and a patient file-sharing app for dentistry. He serves as Technology Editor for Dental Entrepreneur Magazine and is a sought-after speaker on technology and implementing change in dental practices. Through Dental Venture Capital, Travis offers a signature 90-Day Startup Sprint program that takes companies from idea to exit, covering investment readiness (pitch deck development, investor introductions, pitch events), product/idea development, growth services (media exposure, KOL programs, sell-to-dental training), and access to a 100k-contact dental database delivered via DrDDS.io CRM. His network includes 14k investor contacts and he has helped startups raise over $4M in funding. Dental Venture Capital hosts monthly online and in-person pitch events where startups pitch directly to investors.

Dental Startup Consulting
Investor Fundraising & Introductions
+12
Denise Williams-Jones, RDA

Denise Williams-Jones, RDA

Next Level to Success

Available
28 yrs
Virtual

Denise Williams-Jones, RDA is the Founder of Next Level to Success and a nationally recognized Customer Service Consultant, Speaker, Author, and Humanitarian. With over 28 years of real-life experience, Denise has helped dental practices across the country improve patient retention, team culture, communication, and the bottom line. Denise consulted for the American Dental Association as part of the Dental Team Hub Advisory Group for Practice Management. She is a member of the Speaking Consulting Network (SCN) and has designed continuing education courses for numerous dental organizations. She graduated from two highly respected practice management training programs and holds certifications in Phone Training, Maximizing Customer Flow, Transaction Closing, and Delivering Exceptional Customer Service. Her signature framework — Results, Referrals, Rewards, Repeat — guides teams to attract new patients and retain current ones through culture alignment, communication skills, and premium customer service. Denise is passionate about uncovering hidden talent within dental teams, building leaders among leaders, and empowering front office professionals. She speaks at dental conferences, association meetings, and corporate events and is available for in-person and virtual engagements.

Customer Service
Team Culture
+8
Teresa Duncan, MS

Teresa Duncan, MS

Odyssey Management, Inc.

Available
20 yrs
Virtual

Teresa Duncan, MS is the founder of Odyssey Management, Inc. and one of dentistry's most recognized authorities on dental insurance, accounts receivable, and practice management. With over 20 years of experience in healthcare — spanning roles as a dental assistant, receptionist, and practice manager — Teresa brings real-world insight to every engagement. She is the author of 'Moving Your Patients to Yes: Easy Insurance Conversations' and a regular contributing author to the ADA's CDT Companion Guide™. Teresa is the host of the 'Nobody Told Me That!' podcast and co-host of 'Chew On This!' — two widely followed dental podcasts providing coding and management updates. Teresa is a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Dental Office Management (AADOM), has been named one of the Top 25 Women in Dentistry by Dental Products Report, and is recognized annually as a Leader in Consulting by Dentistry Today. She received her Master's Degree in Healthcare Management from Marymount University. Teresa offers individual coaching for new and experienced dental managers, live and virtual events, corporate consulting for DSOs and dental companies, and on-demand online courses covering dental insurance design and management.

Dental Insurance
Accounts Receivable
+6
Wendy Aldhamen

Wendy Aldhamen

Career Elevation

Available
11 yrs
Virtual

Wendy Aldhamen has been a hiring manager since 2014 and is the CEO of Career Elevation, a dental recruiting and consulting firm specializing in recruitment, retention, and continuing education. Her journey in dentistry started in 2010 as a dental assistant, and she grew through the ranks from assistant to receptionist to office manager — gaining deep insight into what makes dental practices thrive and how much the right people matter. She witnessed firsthand the difference between a toxic office culture and one with strong leadership, healthy communication, and a team that genuinely enjoys showing up. That experience inspired her to found Career Elevation in 2014 to fill a real gap in the dental industry: helping practices find team members who align with their values, and helping talented dental professionals find workplaces where they can truly flourish. Wendy is also a speaker, children's book author, AADOM affiliate, and ASCA (Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine) recognized speaker. She is affiliated with Toastmasters, Uptime Health, and dew.life, and trusted by hundreds of dental offices and dental companies nationwide.

team_training
leadership
+1
Thomas Passalacqua

Thomas Passalacqua

Ascend Professional Pathways

Available
10 yrs
Virtual

Thomas Passalacqua is an experienced educator, sales leader, and certified executive coach with a mission to empower ambitious professionals to uncover solutions that maximize their potential and achieve their greatest results. His journey began in education, where he earned a Master's of Science in Education from Hofstra University and taught throughout New York City, building school-wide programs and founding new start-up schools. He then transitioned into direct sales for a leading healthcare manufacturing company, earning President's Club status multiple times. His next chapter led him to a Director of Business Development role in mergers & acquisitions within a multi-million-dollar healthcare management company. Today, Thomas channels all of this experience into executive coaching and leadership development through Ascend Professional Pathways, partnering with business owners, executives, dental practice owners, and career professionals to gain clarity, overcome obstacles, and drive meaningful results.

Executive Coaching
Leadership Development
+8
Brandi Marzolino

Brandi Marzolino

Courage & Joy at Work, The Empowered LeadHERship Experience for Women in Dental

Available
21 yrs
Virtual

Brandi Marzolino is a leadership strategist, speaker, and former dental executive with more than two decades of experience helping leaders build healthier, more effective workplace cultures. Known for her honest, grounded approach, she blends operational strategy with emotional intelligence, communication, and leadership development. Nearly a decade sober, Brandi brings a powerful perspective on resilience, self-awareness, and sustainable growth. Through her company, Courage and Joy at Work, her program the Empowered LeadHERship Experience for Women in Dental, and her podcast, The Real Talk of Dental, she helps leaders move beyond burnout and performative leadership to create teams, businesses, and lives rooted in clarity, courage, and genuine connection.

leadership
other
+10
Laura Webber

Laura Webber

LW Excellence in Dental Management

Available
25 yrs
Virtual

Laura Webber Founder & Lead Practice Consultant | LW Excellence in Dental Management Laura's expertise in dental management, team coaching, and practice development allows her to enhance the efficiency and success of your private dental practice. With over 20 years of experience in managing multi-million dollar FFS practices, she understands the stress and burnout dental professionals experience, and offers tailored solutions to meet those needs. Laura spent her career helping dentists and their teams turn daily challenges into streamlined systems and stress into growth. From front desk flow to back office efficiency, financial health to team culture, she's seen it all. Laura is especially passionate about team connection and culture. Small, intentional acts of recognition and celebration can transform the energy in an office. With Team Building & Culture Events, Laura helps teams reconnect, celebrate wins, and rediscover the joy in their work.

Practice Management
Patient Experience
+8