Dr. Taryn MacCarthy is not just an orthodontist; she's a beacon of resilience and transformation. As a devoted mother, orthodontic practitioner, and business owner, Taryn intimately understands the challenges of balancing professional success with personal fulfillment. After years of striving for success in dentistry, she found herself trapped in a cycle of anxiety, stress, and overwhelm. The relentless pursuit of external validation left her feeling lost and disconnected from her true self. Determined to break free from this cycle, Taryn embarked on a journey of self-discovery and personal gr ..read more

Dr. Katie Lee is a dentist, speaker, author, and coach who lives in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Lee graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago in 2010 and was an owner-partner in over 80 DSO supported dental practices throughout the US and served as Clinical Partner overseeing 5 states. Currently, she consults for an implant technology company and provides implant education for general dentists. Dr. Lee has two passions in her profession: dentistry itself and making other dentists successful. Her passion about the oral systemic health link comes from personal experience. Dr. Lee was involved i ..read more

Its 2024; dental events are changing! Doctors and teams want connection, experience, relationships with their CE. It is easier than ever to access CE through online learning and so the dental events need to level up to give the doctors and teams an experience that will not only rejuvenate them but also help them grow faster and with more clarity than they had before. Dr Len Tau, Matthew Petchel and Allison Lacoursiere have attended hundreds of dental events and have crafted an event that will take dental events to the next level!Set in the gorgeous setting of Bermuda ( Allison's island home ..read more

A 20-year veteran dental hygienist and founder, Melissa K. Turner is a sought-after executive, consultant, dynamic speaker and top millennial content creator. Behind some of the most innovative brands in the industry, she partners with companies of all sizes – from pre-seed startups to billion-dollar international brands – on brand strategy and product growth. Turner’s combined experience behind the scenes in the boardroom, on the frontlines as clinician, and as a public-facing influencer allows her unique insight into future industry trends. She is the founder and founding board member of mul ..read more

Dr. Maggie Augustyn, FAAIP, FICOI is a Dawson trained practicing general dentist, owner of Happy Tooth, author and inspirational speaker. She also holds a faculty position with Productive Dentist Academy. Augustyn reads, researches, writes, and speaks on the things that make us human, that make us hurt, and that make us come alive. Her personal mission is to ignite people towards a journey of a less tainted self-actualization. Though she has no intention of stepping away from holding a handpiece, she is joining a movement of promoting a paradigm shift in dentistry: a much-needed transition un ..read more

Deb leads Align Technology Canada. Prior to joining Align in 2022, Deb served as VP & GM, Philips Canada, where she led the Personal Health business for three years of profitable growth and received two product of the year awards. Deb lead the Dental and Ortho Business for 3M Canada and held various strategic roles over 5 years at 3M in leading the DIY Consumer Packaged Goods business, National Director of Sales, New Business Development, and Insights & Analytics Leader.  Prior to 3M Deb held various marketing, sales and medical education roles in the Pharmaceutical industry worki ..read more

Deborah LaBelle, based in Canada, is currently a Vice President and General Manager at Align Technology, bringing experience from previous roles at Philips and 3M. Deborah LaBelle holds a 1994 - 1997 Bachelor of Commerce in Major Marketing @ Concordia University.    With a robust skill set that includes Dermatology, Oncology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Pulmonology, Pharmaceutical Sales and more, Deborah LaBelle contributes valuable insights to the industry.   You surely don't want to miss this episode ..read more

Samantha Jones began her dental career at the age of 16. Her passion for communication and relationship building blossomed with both patients and co-workers. Sam became a dental practice manager in her 20’s, developing administrative strategies to grow both the practice and the people within it. Sam co-founded Compass Dental Practice Solutions, offering dental professionals the same support, knowledge and strategies that founded her own success. She uses her extensive management experience managing to develop the administrative and clinical systems and solutions used in hundreds of practices a ..read more

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 ..read more

People who’ve worked with Judy Kay use words like exceptional, inspirational, knowledgeable, and real to describe her style. Whether she’s speaking or coaching, Judy Kay always brings a positive light to those she works with, spreading the message of the TA-DAH Philosophy and utilizing the R.I.S.E. Implementation Process to help others to achieve meaningful and significant results. The TA-DAH philosophy is about harnessing the power of passion, joy and celebration to reduce stress, increase happiness and improve performance! Judy Kay can show you how to take these steps to bridge the gap in pr ..read more