Yankee Multi-Site Summit: Thursday Full Day

Join us for the 2026 Yankee Multi-Site Summit!

THURSDAY, JANUARY 29TH: SCHEDULE

9:45 – 10:00 am Product Chat with Brasseler USA*

Speakers: Justin Frigo (Brasseler), Alex Mehler, DMD (Aspen Dental)

• In this chat, learn how this revolutionary premixed bioceramic sealer is ideal for cold and warm obturation, features improved handling and increased radiopacity, and leads to improved long-term healing due to its increased bioactivity.

* These programs are located outside the Multi-Site classroom

and do not provide CE credits.

10:00 – 11:00 am

Go It Alone or Go PE: Firsthand Perspectives

Speakers: Patrick Fitzgerald, DMD (Park Ridge Endodontics), Frank Nia, DMD (Ponce Dental Studio), Mick Janness (Oakpoint Dental), Virgil Ochoa (Dykema)

• Understand the opportunities, challenges and long-term implications of each path
• Identify key factors to consider when evaluating strategic growth options
• Examine personal stories and advice from experienced practice leaders
• Describe examples of operational, financial, and cultural changes through growth

11:00 – 11:15 am Product Chat with Waterpik*

Speaker: Carol Jahn, RDH (Waterpik)

• In this chat, learn how the first water flosser was developed by a dentist and his patient, a professor of hydraulic engineering.

* These programs are located outside the Multi-Site classroom,

and do not provide CE credits.

11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Marketing Must Understand the Entire Funnel: How AI Reveals the True ROI

Speaker: Ryan Torresan (Mosaic Dental Collective)

• Identify the critical stages of the dental patient funnel that impact ROI beyond lead generation
• Interpret AI-generated insights to uncover hidden scheduling, follow-up, and treatment acceptance issues
• Distinguish between vanity metrics and true performance indicators that align with revenue goals
• Demonstrate how AI tools can automate follow-up, monitor call quality, and improve speed to lead
• Formulate a strategy for full-funnel marketing ownership that aligns with organizational growth objectives
• Analyze where most marketing-driven leads fail to convert in the mid- and lower-funnel stages.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of marketing strategies based on full-funnel performance metrics, not just top-of-funnel KPIs

12:30 – 1:30 pm Take advantage of this time to explore the Exhibit Show Floor!

1:30 – 2:30 pm

Digital Dentures: Profitability and Partnership Across the DSO Enterprise

Speaker: Todd Davis, DDS (Heartland Dental), Patrick Mangan, DDS (Gental Dental) , Melissa Wissinger, RDH (DDS Lab), Chuck DiNardo ( DDS Lab)

• Describe how digital denture workflows differ from traditional analog methods in terms of efficiency, scalability, and patient experience
• Examine the key clinical and operational drivers that make removables the next frontier for digital transformation in DSOs
• Compare the key clinical and operational drivers that make removables the next frontier for digital transformation in DSOs
• Explain the impact of formulary partnerships on reducing cost variability and improving clinical standardization.
• Recognize the role of provider engagement and change management in successfully transitioning to digital removable workflows
• List the critical components of a successful digital denture program—including intraoral scanning, design validation, and lab coordination
• Determine how to evaluate lab and vendor partnerships to support sustainable, enterprise-wide adoption of digital removables
• Develop an action plan to incorporate digital dentures into your DSO’s broader digital strategy and clinical playbook

2:30 – 2:45 pm Product Chat with Prosites*

Speaker: Alicia Tracy (Prosites)

• In this chat, we’ll break down what AI is “looking at” when it scans your site, reviews, and digital footprint, and how to make sure it likes what it sees.

* These programs are located outside the Multi-Site classroom

and do not provide CE credits.

3:00 – 4:00 pm

Cultivating Leadership in The Modern Dental Practice

Speaker: Kim Holt (Heartland Dental)

• Identify key traits of effective leaders and assess their own leadership style
• Implement strategies to build trust and accountability within their dental teams
• Explain vision and expectations clearly to align team efforts with practice goals 
• Understand common leadership challenges in dental settings, including conflict resolution and staff motivation
• Develop a personal leadership growth plan to continue evolving beyond the session

4:00 – 4:45 pm Product Chat – TBD

Reception on Exhibit Show Floor immediately following.