Is the spark that inspired your dental career fading amidst burnout, conflict, and a shift toward an industrialized, impersonal model?

Join Alan Stern, DDS, for a transformative experience where you'll reconnect with the joy of your work while navigating the key internal and external challenges shaping the future of dentistry.  Participants will learn how to combat the pressures steering dentistry into an industrialized model by reconnecting to humanity, humility, and servant leadership. We’ll explore the four cornerstones of love that foster meaningful relationships and build resilient teams, all while preventing burnout and depression. Practical strategies for self-care, professional growth, and creating a thriving, supportive work culture will be shared. Additionally, we’ll tackle the art of managing difficult conversations with grace, turning clashes into opportunities for understanding. By the end of this course, attendees will feel empowered to lead with love, foster happy teams, and embrace a sustainable, fulfilling dental career.

Career satisfaction starts to slip away when personal values and professional direction are misaligned—are you noticing the cracks? 

Many dental professionals find themselves questioning their purpose, burdened by self-doubt and endless comparison, while misaligned choices quietly erode their happiness in work and in life.  In this compelling course, Dr. Alan Stern challenges dental professionals to reflect deeply on their personal and professional choices, with the goal of building a life of purpose, authenticity, and fulfillment.

Discover the power of identifying your unique “why” and learn how to protect and apply it to craft a meaningful career path.  We’ll explore how self-awareness, generous listening, and skill mastery form the backbone of true professional success. Discover how to conquer universal challenges like impostor syndrome and the comparison trap.  Recognize the critical importance of integrity while navigating your career. Practical insights on financial discipline, choosing the right continuing education, and cultivating a strong network of advisors and peers will equip you for long-term prosperity. Attendees will leave with a renewed sense of clarity, confidence, and commitment to pursuing a dental career that aligns with their values and goals.

Does a narrow view of diversity prevent your business from reaching its full potential?

Breaking free from innate biases and creating a harmonious, inclusive environment isn’t easy, but it is essential for business success.  This keynote presentation invites professionals to explore the profound impact of curiosity and humility in building stronger teams and patient relationships.  Through the lens of personal storytelling, attendees will gain a richer, more applicable definition of diversity and its ability to enhance the workplace in new and innovative ways.

Dr. Stern will address the destructive impacts of hate and bias, while offering practical tools to break generational cycles of bias with grace and understanding.  Key topics include creating a shared vocabulary for inclusion, building partnerships across differences, and emphasizing the value of collaboration, even when challenges don’t directly affect you.  You’ll also learn how cultural humility strengthens communication and enhances leadership skills. Leave inspired and empowered to create a more compassionate community – personally and professionally.