Name
01. Leadership Strategies for Sustaining Growth in Volatile Markets
Date & Time
Monday, September 14, 2026, 8:45 AM - 9:25 AM
Speakers
Phil Cassis, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Providence Dental Partners
Mahtab Sadrameli, DMD, MBA, MAGD, MICOI, FICD, Dentist, Smiles of Naperville
Curtis Swogger, Chief Executive Officer, North Pittsburgh Oral Surgery
Steve Wright, Chief Executive Officer, Bright Direction Dental
Phil Cassis Mahtab Sadrameli Curtis Swogger
Description

Volatile markets are testing healthcare leaders’ ability to grow while managing uncertainty. This panel explores leadership strategies for sustaining momentum amid shifting demand, labor challenges, and financial pressure. Executives share how disciplined decision-making, adaptability, and alignment enable organizations to pursue growth while protecting stability, performance, and long-term strategic goals.

Location Name
Williford C (Second floor)
Full Address
Hilton Chicago
720 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
United States
Session Type
Panel
Moderated by
Ariana Portalatin, Assistant Editor, Becker's Healthcare
Moderator Email Address
aportalatin@beckershealthcare.com
Dental + DSO: Topic Tags
Business Growth, Independent Practice