Free Webinar
Built to Last: Strategies for Long-Term Success in a Changing Dental Industry
Thursday, 03rd June 2025 at 8.00 PM EST
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Date & Time: June 03rd, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM EST
Join us for a powerful virtual event designed for dental professionals who are serious about long-term growth, leadership, and clinical excellence.
In this summit, you’ll hear from seasoned experts, practice owners, coaches, and innovators who will share the systems, mindset shifts, and team strategies they’ve used to build high-performing dental businesses that last—even in a challenging economy.
Leadership Panel – How do you attract and retain the best talent in a challenging economy
Clinical Panel – How to Build a High-Performing Clinical Practice That Lasts.
Discover the communication, systems, and treatment presentation strategies that drive case acceptance, team alignment, and long-term patient trust.
Whether you’re leading a single-location practice or scaling across multiple sites, this summit will equip you with actionable insights to build a dental business that’s profitable, sustainable, and built to last.
What You’ll Learn:
Naren Arulrajah – Founder & CEO @ Ekwa Marketing
Gary Takacs -Founder of the Thriving Practice Academy
Dr. Summer Kassmel – Multi-Practice Owner | Dental Business Coach
Stephanie Crase Moritz – CEO, Moritz Dental Partners
Dr. Chineze Enwonwu – Cosmetic & Restorative Dentist | Clinical Mentor
Dr. Gerilyn M. Alfe – Dental Coach | Former Cosmetic Practice Owner
Shelley Brown – Dental Team Trainer | Practice Efficiency Consultant
Earn 2 CE Credit by attending this webinar!
BONUS: Can’t make it live? You can still register and get the full recording, whether you attend or not!
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Dentists, Associate Dentists & Dental Practice Team Members
2 hours worth of CE Credits will be awarded to attendees who successfully complete this webinar.
CEO of Ekwa Marketing
Naren Arulrajah is a self-described “serial entrepreneur” who is enthusiastic about serving others. For more than ten years, he has helped dentists, doctors, lawyers, coaches, consultants, and other professionals find practice success with personal fulfillment.
As founder and CEO of Ekwa Marketing, Naren has brought together a talented team of global experts in all areas of digital marketing. Ekwa’s International client base currently numbers about 200 at all stages of practice, from start-ups to growth, transitioning to new leadership, and merger and acquisition.
Naren is a consultant, speaker, author, and, above all, an inspirational innovator. AceTech Ontario honored Naren’s accomplishments with its 2014 Leadership Initiative Award.
Co-host of the Thriving Dentist Show Podcast and Founder of the Thriving Practice Academy
Gary Takacs is a well-known presence in dental practice consulting. He brings deep knowledge of the individual elements of business success together with genuine compassion for the dilemma of the dentist in today’s insurance-driven culture. As the host of a couple of podcast series, Gary guides dental professionals to a healthier practice style that lets them deliver hallmark-level quality of care.
As co-owner of a dental practice, Gary has first-hand experience in making the transformation from high-volume/low fee insurance dependency to a fee for service model. His lively discussions run the gamut from eye-opening lessons in cost accounting to communication that shows consumers what they have to gain from a patient-centric practice.
Multi-Practice Owner | Dental Business Coach
Dr. Summer Kassmel has been a practicing dentist since 2002. Ever the entrepreneur, Dr. Kassmel runs several large multi-doctor practices and works clinical days while using her CEO time to expand and develop dental-based best practices for businesses like her own.
After operating Vail Valley Dental Assisting School out of her flagship practice, Dr. Kassmel realized the value of offering doctors nationwide access to comprehensive dental assistant training through DA Schools Delivered.
Along with her passion for helping doctors build successful practices, she developed the Dental Career Academy, which trains current and future dental professionals through proven online courses.
CEO, Moritz Dental Partners
Dynamic, mission-driven Executive Leader with a proven track record of transforming both non-profit and for-profit organizations across industries such as healthcare, technology, food and beverage, and entertainment. Experienced in leading Operations, Marketing, Innovation, and Business Development at top companies including Disney, Jim Beam, Hershey, and the American Dental Association. Known for inspiring teams, driving sustainable growth, and building magnetic brands through a customer-centric, strengths-based leadership approach. Serves on multiple advisory boards and is a sought-after keynote speaker and facilitator.
Cosmetic & Restorative Dentist | Clinical Mentor
Experienced general dental practitioner with 10+ years of clinical experience. Demonstrated history of working in various practice models- private practice, per diem, dental service organizations (DSO), FQHC’s, and dental staffing agencies. Skilled in various aspects of clinical dentistry.
Dental Coach | Former Cosmetic Practice Owner
Dr. Gerilyn Alfe was a practicing cosmetic dentist & practice owner for 25 years. Her office was insurance-independent & FFS for 21 years. She sold her last practice in 2017, completed her MBA, and has been coaching dental practices ever since!
Dental Team Trainer | Practice Efficiency Consultant
Shelley is a distinguished dental hygiene influencer, speaker, and educator. She serves as adjunct faculty at the Utah College of Dental Hygiene and is the CEO of Homebound Smiles, LLC. With a strong background in dental education and industry leadership, she is also the COO of Hygiene Educators and leads Shelley.Dental, a platform dedicated to advancing dentistry.
Shelley was a co-founder of Hygiene Edge, where she grew the platform to 100K subscribers and over 25 million video views, making a significant impact in the dental hygiene community. She holds a degree in Instructional Design and is committed to innovation and growth in all aspects of the dental industry, including education, community health, private practice, digital marketing, consulting, and sales.