Name
03. Building Multi Tier Dental Career Ladders That Drive Retention
Date & Time
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 8:30 AM - 9:10 AM
Speakers
Jessica Lo, BA, RDH, Vice President, Operations, Urgent Dental Center and Family Dentistry
Susanne Reams, Chief People Officer, Lone Peak Dental Group
Hamza Asumah, MD, MGCPS, MBA, MPH, Director, Operations, Juniper Services
Debra Bafia, Office Manager, Ethos Dental Group, LLC
Susanne Reams, Chief People Officer, Lone Peak Dental Group
Hamza Asumah, MD, MGCPS, MBA, MPH, Director, Operations, Juniper Services
Debra Bafia, Office Manager, Ethos Dental Group, LLC
Description
Retention remains a top challenge in dentistry as competition for talent intensifies. This panel explores how multi-tier career ladders can create clear pathways for growth, skill development, and advancement. Leaders discuss designing programs that motivate teams, reduce turnover, strengthen engagement, and build a more stable, committed dental workforce.
Session Type
Panel
Dental + DSO: Topic Tags
DSO / DPM, Workforce