Name
03. The Modern Dental Workforce: Bold Concepts for Growing Practices
Date & Time
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 10:25 AM - 11:05 AM
Speakers
Sodabeh Etminan, DMD, MPH, Chief, Oral Health, University of Illinois Mile Square Health Center
Madhu Mahadevan, DDS, President and Chief Dental Officer, Seva Dental Team
Devin Amberg, Chief Revenue Officer, Kwikly Dental Staffing
Madhu Mahadevan, DDS, President and Chief Dental Officer, Seva Dental Team
Devin Amberg, Chief Revenue Officer, Kwikly Dental Staffing
Description
Today’s dental workforce demands new thinking as practices scale and competition for talent intensifies. This panel explores bold workforce concepts, from flexible staffing and expanded roles to technology enablement and culture design. Leaders share how reimagining team structure and development can fuel growth, improve retention, and sustain performance in modern dental organizations.
Location Name
Williford A (Third floor)
Full Address
Hilton Chicago
720 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
United States
720 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
United States
Session Type
Panel
Moderated by
Francesca Mathewes, Writer/Reporter, Becker's Healthcare
Moderator Email Address
fmathewes@beckershealthcare.com
Dental + DSO: Topic Tags
Workforce, Independent Practice