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What is APDP?

The Academy for Private Dental Practice is a community of elite dentists dedicated to advancing private practice through relationship-based care, peer support, and leadership development. For over 60 years, we’ve helped some of the nation's leading dentists discover success and fulfillment in their practices through collaboration, education, and personal growth.

What being a member gets you

Community and connections with the top dentists in the nation

Access to our annual event with industry-leading speakers

Endless resources to create an incredible private practice

Meet Our Speakers

Thursday, March 6

6:30PM - 7:45PM
Kirk Behrendt
The Best Practices to Motivate Your Team

Friday, March 7

8:05AM - 9:30AM
Ross Bernstein
The Champion’s Code
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Lou Radja
Dancing in the Rain - How to Thrive in Changing Times
12:30PM - 1:45PM
Alan Twigg
Solving the HR Puzzle - The Long Game of Employee Retention
12:30PM - 1:45PM
Dana Watson
Five Voices of Leadership
Time Coming Soon
Dr. Ross Nash
My Five Rules for No-prep Porcelain Veneers
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Dr. Wayne Kerr
Wear it on a Tuesday
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Lou Radja
United by Differences: Valuing Diversity in Business and Life

Saturday, March 8

8:05AM - 10:00AM
Colonel Maria Del Pilar McDermott
Intentional Leadership
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Alan Twigg
Myth Busters - Discussing Hot Topics in Dentistry
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Debra Englehardt-Nash
Myth Busters - Discussing Hot Topics in Dentistry
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Emme Sanders
Myth Busters - Discussing Hot Topics in Dentistry
10:30 - 12:00PM
Dr. Wayne Kerr
Myth Busters - Discussing Hot Topics in Dentistry
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Dana Watson
Myth Busters - Discussing Hot Topics in Dentistry
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Sameer Bhasin
Myth Busters - Discussing Hot Topics in Dentistry
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Emme Sanders
Welcome to Work
Time Coming Soon
Debra Englehardt-Nash
Six Killer Questions That Inspire Your Patients to Say Yes!
4:15PM - 5:30PM
Dr. Uche Odiatu
Transform Your Body — Transform Your Life!

Thursday

March 6

9:00AM - 3:00PM
Golf Tournament
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Drop in Pickleball
5:15PM - 6:15PM
Members Business Meeting
6:30PM - 7:30PM
Mr. Kirk Behrendt: The Best Practices to Motivate Your Team
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Welcome Reception

Friday

March 7

6:00AM - 6:45AM
Yoga
7:00AM - 8:00AM
Breakfast & Registration
8:00AM - 9:30AM
Ross Bernstein: The Champion’s Code
9:30AM - 10:00AM
Break & Networking
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Lou Radja: Dancing in the Rain - How to Thrive in Changing Times
12:30PM - 1:45PM
Spouse & Guest Lunch
12:30PM - 1:45PM
Lunch & Learn: Alan Twigg - Solving the HR Puzzle - The Long Game of Employee Retention
12:30PM - 1:45PM
Lunch & Learn: Dana Watson - Five Voices of Leadership
12:30PM - 1:45PM
Lunch & Learn: Ross Nash - My Five Rules for No-Prep Porcelain Veneers
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Workshop: Dr. Wayne Kerr - Wear it on a Tuesday
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Workshop: Lou Radja - United by Differences: Valuing Diversity in Business and Life
4:30PM - 5:00PM
Wine Pull
5:00PM - 6:30PM
Live & Silent Auction

Saturday

March 8

6:30AM - 7:45AM
Past President's Breakfast
7:00AM - 8:00AM
Breakfast & Registration
8:00AM - 10:00AM
Colonel Maria Del Pilar McDermott: Intentional Leadership
10:00AM - 10:30AM
Break & Networking
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Myth Busters Panel, Discussing Hot Topics in Dentistry: Wayne Kerr, Dana Watson, Sameer Bhasin, Emme Sanders, Alan Twigg
12:15PM - 1:15PM
Luncheon
1:30PM - 3:30PM
Breakout: Emme Sanders - Welcome to Work - Inspiring Positive Change, Communication, and Mindset
1:30PM - 3:30PM
Breakout: Debra Englehardt-Nash - Six Killer Questions That Inspire Your Patients to Say "Yes"
3:30PM - 4:00PM
Break & Networking
4:00PM - 5:00PM
Closing Keynote: Dr. Uche Odiatu
6:30PM - 9:30PM
Disco Cowboy Dinner & Dance

Enjoy Your Stay

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