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Your Path to AADOM 2027 Starts Here!

It’s time to turn up the volume on your professional growth! AADOM and Patterson Dental are awarding five scholarships to help dedicated dental leaders advance their professional dreams at the AADOM 2027 Annual Conference.

If AADOM Conference has been on your professional bucket list, this could be your year! Come ready to amplify your leadership, connect with your AADOM tribe, and discover new ways to make an even bigger impact in your practice.

Scholarship Winners Receive:

• Complimentary AADOM Conference registration
• Three-night hotel stay
• Up to $500 toward travel expenses

Applications are now open!

📅 Deadline to apply: Friday, January 15

Your next big professional moment could be waiting. Apply for an AADOM 2027 Conference Scholarship and get ready to learn, lead, connect, and ROCK YOUR PRACTICE!

AADOM Partners with Henry Schein THRIVELIVE!

AADOM is excited to announce a new collaboration with Henry Schein THRIVELIVE, bringing AADOM members and their teams even more opportunities to learn, connect, and grow!

THRIVELIVE will feature an exclusive AADOM education track, with courses specially curated in collaboration with the AADOM, designed for dental office managers and practice leaders.

Plus, AADOM members can register for a special rate of just $999 and extend that same rate to their team members! Your doctor does not need to attend to access this rate! Simply register through the exclusive AADOM link to take advantage of this special offer.

Ready to Thrive? Register today and join us at THRIVELIVE!

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A Few Complimentary CliftonStrengths Assessments Are Still Available!

If you missed your chance to claim a complimentary CliftonStrengths assessment during Office Manager Appreciation Month (OMAM), we have great news—we still have a few remaining!

Take advantage of this opportunity to discover your natural talents, better understand the strengths you bring to your team, and learn how to use them to grow as a leader and make an even greater impact in your practice.

Only a few assessments remain, so don’t wait. Claim yours now before they’re gone!

“Are You CRAZY? I Can’t Afford That!”: Secrets of Overcoming “SCARY” Financial Objections

Presenter: Steven J. Anderson (🔒1 CEU for Members)

Zoom webinar - Wednesday, October 7 at 1:00 PM ET

Register for Link

AADOM Featured Company Interview – Front Office Rocks

Presenter: Laura Nelson

Join us for this livestream on Thursday, October 8 at 3:00 PM ET

Finish Strong. Lead Bold. The Office Manager’s Playbook for a Bigger, Better 2027

Presenter: Zachary Shelley (🔒1 CEU for Members)

Zoom webinar - Wednesday, October 14 at 1:00 PM ET

Register for Link

Case Acceptance Certification Program- Alpharetta, GA (Oct 23, 2026)

Join AADOM + CareCredit for the Case Acceptance Certification Program, a one-day hands-on training designed to help dental teams build confidence, trust, and consistency in treatment conversations. Participants will gain practical case acceptance tools, 7 CEs, certification and a digital badge, plus a 90-day action plan. CLICK HERE to register.

AADOM Regional Meetings

Join fellow dental leaders at one of five AADOM Regional Meetings across the country, featuring four outstanding speakers, practical strategies, and actionable insights to help your practice thrive.


📍 Columbus, OH – March 12

📍 Newport Beach, CA – March 19

📍 Boston, MA – April 2

📍 Chicago, IL – April 16

📍 Greater Washington, DC Area – May 7


Don’t miss your chance to learn, connect, and grow with dental leaders in your region.

AADOM 2027 Annual Conference - Scottsdale, AZ (Sept 9-11, 2027)



Get ready to ROCK YOUR PRACTICE! Join dental management professionals from across the country for three unforgettable days of powerhouse education, inspiring leaders, epic surprises, and a community of dental management professionals ready to turn up the volume. Bring your energy, find your rhythm, and get ready for a conference that’s sure to be a chart-topping experience!

AADOM Amplify: HR Compliance, Payroll, and People Management with HR for Health

Presenters: Jill Hasselmann & Vanessa Buchheit  (🔒2 CEU Members Only)

The AI-Ready Dental Practice: Practical Steps to Streamline, Scale, and Stand Out

Presenter: Chris Balbi (🔒1 CEU Members Only)

Why Administrative Teams Drive Practice Success

Presenter: Mary Margaret Campbell, DDS (🔒1 CEU Members Only)

How A.I. Is Helping Stop the Dental Burnout Epidemic

Presenter: Kristie Kapp, RDH (🔒0.5 CEU Members Only)

Being Profitable with Google Ads & Creating Websites that Convert New Patients

Presenter: Lamar Woods (🔒1 CEU Members Only)

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Your Best Team Members Do More Than Their Job

Front Office Rocks 

In a Digital World, Partner Relations Matter

Holly Sadowski, DAADOM 

Why “Just This Once” Is Breaking Your Dental Practice Systems

 Jamie Migliore, MAADOM   

Proper Dental Treatment Presentation to a Patient

Laura Tucker, DAADOM  

Why Your Dental Website Isn’t Converting: A Manager’s Guide to Patient Growth

My Social Practice 

Our network of Dental Professional Learning Network study clubs (DPLN) spans from coast to coast. Find one near you to connect with your local peers!

Dental Education Leadership League of Baltimore/Annapolis, MD- Virtual - Wednesday, October 7, 7:00 - 8:30 PM EST

Presenter: Linda Harvey- The Next Era of Technology, AI Governance, and Risk Management (1 CEU)

Click here to register!

Triangle Dental Connection DPLN- HYBRID - Thursday, October 8, 5:30 - 8:30 PM EST

Presenter: Christi Bintliff- Connection Before Content (2 CEU)

Click here to register!

Professional Dental Administrators of SNJ- HYBRID - Thursday, October 15, 5:30 - 8:30 PM EST

Presenter: Briean Clark- Watch Your Mouth (2 CEU)

Click here to register!

Northeast Florida Dental Connection - S.M.I.L.E.- Jacksonville, FL - Thursday, October 15, 6:00 - 8:30 PM EST

Presenter: Tito Albino- They're Not Lazy, They're Unled: Leading the Next Generation to Show Up Fully (2 CEU)

Click here to register!

Tri-State Dental Managers- Cincinnati, OH - Friday, October 16, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM EST

Presenters: Kevin Henry, Dayna Johnson, & Olivia Smith- Lead Your Team to Fix the Flaws and Fund the Future (8 CEU)

Click here to register!

Central Texas Dental Managers Association- Austin, TX - Thursday, October 22, 6:00 - 8:00 PM CST

Presenter: Sara Coan- The Hidden Revenue Cycle of a Dental Practice: How to Protect Profit Without Seeing More Patients (2 CEU)

Click here to register!

Dental Education Leadership League of Baltimore/Annapolis, MD- Pikesville, MD - Friday, October 23, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM EST

Presenters: Geri Gottleib, Dr. Uche Odiatu, & Dr. Leah Romay- 2026 BAM Summit (6 CEU)

Click here to register!

Maine Dental Leadership Coalition- Portland, ME- Friday, October 23, 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM EST

Presenters: Briean Clark & Lisa Copeland- Pivotal Presentations from 8:30 AM - 12 PM, Transform Your Team Meetings from 1:00-3:00 PM (6 CEU)

Click here to register!

Midwest Collaborative of Dental Professionals- Sister Bay, WI - Saturday, October 24, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM CST

Presenters: Tija Hunter & Chad Mielke - INSPIRATION AND IT(4 CEU)

Click here to register!

Hoosier State Dental Connection- HYBRID- Thursday, October 29, 6:00 - 8:00 PM EST

Presenters: Dr. Aaron Light & Christa Nes-Iadicola - From Airway to Administration(2 CEU)

Click here to register!

From tough questions to everyday wins, see what your fellow dental managers are discussing this week in our member-only forums!

• How do you track production for crowns across prep and delivery? JOIN THREAD
• Maternity leave JOIN THREAD
• Employee conflict JOIN THREAD
• Hygiene shortage JOIN THREAD