The Leadership Journey

Date: 1/30/2027 | Time: 12:00-12:45 AM | Room Location: Amphitheater
CE Credits: 1 | PACE Subject Code: 550

There is no single path to becoming a leader. This moderated panel will feature dentists at different stages of their careers discussing leadership in practice, organized dentistry, and beyond—and how they have navigated opportunities, challenges, family, and life along the way.

Educational Objectives: 
  • Analyze diverse leadership progression pathways across individual practice, corporate clinical structures, and organized dental associations.
  • Identify standard structural challenges and developmental milestones encountered by dental professionals at distinct stages of their careers.
  • Formulate actionable work-life integration frameworks for balancing rigorous operational leadership requirements with personal, health, and family dynamics.
  • Leverage professional mentorship networks to manage professional growth transitions and capitalize on organizational opportunities.