Jake and Emmet kick off the event by revealing what’s changing in dentistry in 2026 and what the top 1% of practices are already doing to stay ahead. 

What you’ll walk away with:
• A clear picture of where the industry is headed in 2026
• Insight into key revenue, profit, and team benchmarks from DEO Members
• Clarity on which growth trends actually matter for your practice

This session breaks down the exact strategies top-performing practices use to increase production and collections without chasing new patients or burning out their teams.

What you’ll walk away with:
• Simple ways to boost revenue by maximizing re-appointments, case acceptance, and lifetime patient value
• How to evaluate your insurance mix, drop low-margin plans, and fill unused capacity
• Key benchmarks to track and how your numbers stack up against the top 1%

Get a clear system for setting pay and expectations for every role. Learn how to fix pay issues without creating friction on your team.

What you’ll walk away with:
•  A step-by-step guide to building pay bands for your team
• How to handle overpaid legacy staff without hurting morale
• Tips for communicating and rolling out pay changes effectively

This session shows exactly how dental leaders are using tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini to automate, save time, and grow smarter, all while staying compliant and secure.

What you’ll walk away with:
• AI use cases for admin tasks, marketing, and clinical documentation
• Which tools are worth your time and how to implement them safely in your practice
• A roadmap for adopting AI responsibly and boosting efficiency without risking patient data

Learn how to take what you’ve learned and apply it right away. This session ties it all together so you can move forward with confidence and clarity.

What you’ll walk away with:
• A focused plan for implementing what you've learned
• How to identify your next biggest opportunity for profit
• Practical steps to create more time and less stress in your business