Mommy Dentists In Business

Dolly Klock, MD is a Board Certified Family Medicine physician, founder of Adolessons, speaker, consultant and mom of two teens. Dr. Klock holds a BS from UCLA, an MD from Albany Medical College, and completed her Family Medicine residency at Brown University-Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island. Through Adolessons, Dr. Klock provides individual and group consultations for parents, teens and tweens, around a variety of topics germane to child and adolescent health: childhood sexual development, puberty, teen sexuality in the digital age, body image, mental health, vaping/substance use, and more. She has over twenty years experience helping families connect over tricky topics, and believes that the best preventive medicine is delivered via effective health education. For more information, visit www.adolessonsLA.com.  

“Lead with Integrity,” is Susan Gunn’s mantra. Susan is going to do just that this next hour, so, hang on, put your cell phones away and listen intently.  Susan has a background in corporate America, previously working for a Fortune 500 corporation prior to beginning her own business 26 years ago. She has written 48 books geared for professional practices, primarily focused on financial organization using dual accounting software. Her most recent release was just last month, Managing Accounts Payable in Your Practice, now available on Amazon. She has been recognized since 2005 as A Leader In Consulting by Dentistry Today Magazine, was appointed as an American Dental Association Consultant to the Council, Financial Matter Expert and a Guidelines for Practice Success Expert from 2015‐2020. Susan lives in Arlington, TX and is involved in her community.   This is a Podcast CE Episode This course is intended for Dentists & Business Owners AGD PACE Subject Code: 550- Practice Management & Human Relati

Dr. Lorri Tomko is a general dentist who has been in the practice of dentistry for 34 years. Dr. Tomko attended Temple University School of Dentistry, and went on to receive her MBA from DeSales University in 2012. She is the owner of Tomko Dental Associates where she, and her team, practice all aspects general dentistry, as well as, Invisalign and Implant placement and restoration. She is a member of the American Dental Association, the Pennsylvania Dental Association, the American Academy of Implant Dentists, and the American Academy of Clear Aligners. She has a true heart for women, and is the founder of The Well Divorced Woman, a company that helps women through all phases of the divorce process with a focus on financial, and personal security. She is also the vice chair of Bloom for women, an organization that offers sanctuary and a continuum of care to heal and employ women survivors of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation. When not at work Dr. Tomko enjoys travel and playing golf. She also enjoys ti

A perpetual student of higher education and advanced learning, Dr Wendy Gulden comes with 20 years of experience practicing endodontics in Minnesota and California. She graduated from the University of Minnesota with her DDS and MS degree where she practiced in a group practice and opened her own office. She followed her desire to move to a warmer climate and moved to San Francisco where she practiced for 7 years. The desire for higher learning returned and she attended the University of California, Berkeley where she earned a Masters in Translational Medicine which allowed her to serve in bridging the gap between technology and unmet needs. Her training, education and cross functional strategies have been instrumental as the current Medical Affairs Manager at Sonendo. Dr. Gulden enjoys her free time living in Laguna Beach, biking, playing tennis, practicing yoga and enjoying sunset beach evenings. She is married with two college bound children.

Dr. Dana Van Elslande, DDS, MSc (D. Ortho), FRCD(C) Dr. Van Elslande is a Certified Specialist in Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics as well as a member of the Alberta Dental Association & College. Currently in private practice in Calgary and Okotoks, Dr. Van Elslande manages a dental study group in Calgary and has several publications in peer-reviewed literature. Dr. Dana Van Elslande has been in the private practice of orthodontics for 14 years in Calgary and Okotoks. A former graduate of the University of Alberta, she runs a study group for dentists that want to learn more about multidisciplinary care and occasionally helps teach with the University of Alberta Graduate Orthodontics Program, as well as the Clinical Auxiliary Orthodontic Module at SAIT. Dr. Van Elslande has lectured with Oral B for over 15  years, and has several articles related to proper oral hygiene practices while in Orthodontic treatment.

Sonia Chopra, DDS, is a board-certified endodontist, TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, author, endodontic instructor, and founder of Ballantyne Endodontics in Charlotte, North Carolina. Sonia became passionate about endodontics after a dental patient experience, where her pain was misdiagnosed, and the wrong tooth was extracted. It wasn’t until she was referred to a caring, thorough endodontist that she was correctly diagnosed, and a root canal saved her from excruciating pain. Now she’s on a mission to save teeth whenever possible.    She is the founder of E-School, an innovative, online continuing education course in endodontics that has trained hundreds of general dentists. She has trained dental residents at Atrium Medical Center in Charlotte, regularly speaks at professional events like the Association of American Endodontists and Women in Dentistry, and contributes to scholarly journals, podcasts, and media outlets for dentists. Additionally, she is co-founder of A Night for Smiles, an annual gala to su

Dr. Heidi K. Gardner is a sought-after advisor, keynote speaker, and facilitator for organizations across a wide range of industries globally. Named by Thinkers50 as a Next Generation Business Guru, she is a Distinguished Fellow at Harvard Law School and former professor at Harvard Business School. She is currently the faculty chair and instructor in multiple executive education programs at both institutions. Dr. Gardner works extensively with her team at Gardner & Co., partnering with boards, executive teams, and other senior leaders to boost performance by embedding the principles and practices of smarter, agile, cross-silo collaboration within those groups and across the broader organization and ecosystem—resulting in concrete, quantifiable performance improvements. Altogether, Dr. Gardner has authored (or co-authored) more than 100 books, chapters, case studies, and articles. This includes Washington Post best-selling book Smart Collaboration: How Professionals and Their Firms Succeed by Breaking Down

Katrina Sanders is a clinical dental hygienist, author, award-winning educator, consultant, podcaster, international speaker, sommelier, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and dog lover. Her mission is to elevate the profession by creating an undeniable movement that educates, encourages, and empowers the dental profession to rise in its power. Known as the “Dental WINEgenist™,” she pairs her unwavering desire for excellence in the dental industry with her knowledge and passion for wine. She has charmed audiences around the world with her lectures on provocative topics that leave the participants with a call to action and a renewed sense of pride for their industry. She is enthusiastic about creating an environment where the course participants are supported, energized, and connected. Her message of empowerment and her zest for dental hygiene are infused throughout her content as she brings her own unique blend of knowledge, inspiration, charisma, and humor in her approach to continuing dental education.  Katrina

Dr. Meghna Dassani is an internationally educated dentist practicing in Houston, Texas. She received her initial dental training from the University of Mumbai, India where she graduated in 1996 and she operated a successful practice there for 6 years prior to moving to the US. She is a 2005 graduate of the Boston University (BU) Goldman School of Dental Medicine, where she was actively involved in research projects and she enjoyed working in communities surrounding the dental school.  She has been practicing in Houston, Texas for the last 17 years. She has a passion for providing patients with the highest quality of care that will benefit their overall health. Screening and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea in adults and children is an integral part of her practice. Her vision and goal for herself and her team is to help patients with sleep disordered breathing get the treatment they need to live healthier, happier lives.

Bestselling author and training development expert Jim Moore has been creating Smart Training content since the company’s inception. Jim is also a Certified HIPAA Professional and his guidance often proves invaluable to our healthcare clients. Jim got his start in broadcasting and lends his unique voice to most Smart Training modules.

Robert G. Ritter D.M.D., has a practice that focuses on adhesive esthetic dentistry. He promotes esthetic dentistry as part of his mainstream dental care. He was raised in Palm Beach County and  resides in Palm Beach Gardens. Dr. Ritter received his dental degree from The Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine in 1994. He is Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor, Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry, Dental Research Administration at Tufts School Of Dental Medicine. He is a Fellow of The American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and a member of  The American Academy of Restorative Dentistry. He is a member of the American Society for Dental Aesthetics and the American Society for Color and Appearance Dentistry. He is a member of  The American Dental Association. In addition he is a board member and Past President of The Florida Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He was a member of the Seaside Study Club, a component of the Seattle Study Club. He is a member of the International Association

A board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist, Dr. Rahman has tailored her practice to meet the needs of women for gynecologic and cosmetic services. After years of practicing obstetrics and gynecology in a variety of large academic settings and locations, she started her own practice - Center for Gynecology and Cosmetics - to focus on her special areas of interest to ensure patients have their best quality of life and to empower them to be better versions of themselves. As for her academic appointment, she serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine in downtown Chicago.  Originally from North Carolina, Dr. Rahman attended Duke University for her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology where she also specialized in Women’s Studies. She then continued in her home state at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for her medical degree. As women’s health care and women’s issues have always been on the forefront of concerns for her, she

The Yummermann's are here again! Dr. Yum and her husband, Kent Zimmermann discuss "mitzvahs," and how those acts of kindness have been creating lasting life lessons.   Kent Zimmermann is one of the leading strategy advisors to law firms in the U.S. A former general counsel and chief executive officer, Kent counsels and provides insights to industry leaders on the challenges and opportunities they face as a result of the globalization, consolidation, specialization, and segmentation. Originally from Connecticut, he graduated with honors from Washington University in St. Louis and earned his J.D. from Illinois Institute of Technology’s Chicago-Kent College of Law.  

Samantha Cheetham started as a sales rep for SDI in Australia, then became a regional manager for the company in California. Samantha returned to Australia in 1998 when she eventually became in charge of global sales and marketing. In 2016, Samantha became CEO/Managing Director for SDI.

Brittany Frazier is an alumna of Southern Methodist University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting, a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and a Master of Science in accounting. Her career started at PricewaterhouseCoopers in New York City before moving to their Dallas office. There, as a senior associate, she worked extensively in tax compliance and consulting services in both the financial and private-company service industries. She joined the CWA team in 2013. Brittany is a Certified Public Accountant and an Investment Advisor Representative. In addition to her role as a financial planner, she has donated her time for 10 years with the 3to1 Foundation, helping educate DISD students and the community on financial literacy topics. Brittany founded the Women in Financial Planning Group at CWA, which has coordinated mentorship programs and productive meetings to discuss big ideas and support the firm’s female advisors. She lives in Dallas with her husband and two young sons.

Bossy little girls become strong leaders – Anne Duffy is proof of that. CEO and Founder Anne Duffy created Dental Entrepreneur Media to impact the dental profession by creatingcommunities of  influencers that come together to share their stories. Her publications, Dental Entrepreneur: The Future of Dentistry and Dental Entrepreneur Woman, are the foundation of DEM’s digital platforms, podcasts, virtual summits, and in-person retreats. This “pushy broad,” or as we like to say, “DeW Extraordinaire,” is revolutionizing the male-dominated industry of dentistry by empowering women in the field so they get their dues. With nearly five decades of scrubs-deep experience in dentistry, Anne’s first-hand knowledge of the challenges presented to women in the industry is behind the Dental Entrepreneur Woman (DeW Life) movement, established in 2016.  The Dental Entrepreneur Woman community highlights, inspires, empowers, and connects all women in the industry worldwide, building a brighter future for women in dentistry.

Jessica Nunn is the founder of Maven Financial Partners who takes pride in her experience helping business owners increase their financial awareness. Jessica Nunn launched her career as a CPA in Big 4 public accounting firms preparing tax returns for business owners. Later, at middle market accounting firms, she provided financial planning, business consulting, and tax planning strategy to small businesses and their owners. Her years of experience and attentive service to her clients have been instrumental in forming Maven Financial Partners. Over the course of her career, Jessica has built trust with her clients by making the complex simple; she delivers financial solutions that are meaningful and advice that is relevant to her clients’ lives and businesses.

Heather Hansen know how to build belief. She was a trial attorney for over 20 years and was consistently named one of the Top 50  Female Attorneys in Pennsylvania. She combines that experience with her psychology degree, her mediation training. and her experience as a TV anchor to help her clients build belief and advocate for their ideas, products and services.  She’s been an anchor at the Law and Crime Network and has appeared on The Today Show, CNN, Fox News Channel, MSNBC, and CBS. She’s worked with Harvard Business School, Google, LVMH, Sav A Tree, and the American Medical Association among others.  Heather is the author of the best-seller “The Elegant Warrior: How to Win Life’s Trials Without Losing Yourself” and the host of The Elegant Warrior podcast. Heather’s latest book is Advocate to Win-10 Tools to Ask for What You Want and Get It.  

Dr. Laurene Duke has been happily practicing dentistry for over 30 years. She was first introduced to dentistry as a 5-year-old patient in Dr. Beckman’s practice, with a full garden in the backyard visible from every operatory. While attending Long Beach State University, Dr. Beckman introduced her to his daughter who was attending UCLA dental school. This was the first time Dr. Duke learned that women can really be doctors! During her dental school interviews Dr. Duke was told by the USC interviewer that she shouldn’t attend dental school, that she would be taking the place of a man and she’d practice for a  couple years before having babies and staying home. This was 1979; USC was the first acceptance letter she received and the first one she, very nervously, declined. After graduating UCLA dental school in 1984 she practiced in different clinics and practices, learning the type o dentistry she didn’t want to perform and honing her skills to practice dentistry how she wanted. All through school and the beg

Amanda has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Liberty University and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with a deep understanding of investment strategies and the holistic nature of effective planning. Her financial career began in 2008 and was honed by her experience as an advisor for high net worth clients at Vanguard. At Dentist Advisors, Amanda gives her top-tier institutional experience a personal touch as she helps dentists implement investment plans and overall wealth-building strategies.