Inner Circle: Reset, Refresh, and Reimagine Your Dental Practice

Building on the tremendous success of Inner Circle 2025, this year’s conference promises to be bigger, bolder, and more transformative. Designed for dentists, dental group executives, specialty practice leaders, emerging groups, mid-size DSOs, and office managers, the 2026 edition brings together the brightest minds in dentistry for three days of high-impact learning, collaboration, and strategic growth.

A Look Back: The Success of Inner Circle 2025

The 2025 Inner Circle set a new benchmark for dental leadership events. Hosted at the Gaylord Palms in Orlando, it brought together 150 of the most forward-thinking dental practices in the United States. Attendees left inspired, equipped with actionable strategies, and ready to reimagine how they run their practices.

Inner Circle 2025 encouraged leaders to challenge the “this is how we’ve always done it” mindset, helping them break free from inherited industry norms and innovate new solutions for modern practice management.

Key Highlights from 2025

• Exclusive Access: Only 150 practices were invited, creating a focused environment where networking was meaningful and productive.

• Action-Driven Workshops: Deep dives into RCM optimization, leadership, and patient experience helped attendees make real change.

• Powerful Takeaways: Every session focused on real-world application, from reducing claim denials to streamlining multi-site operations.

The feedback was unanimous: Inner Circle 2025 was a transformational experience that helped dental leaders reset how they think, plan, and lead.

Inner Circle 2026: One Bold Stroke

Now, the journey continues.Inner Circle 2026 – One Bold Stroke, will be held from January 29–31, 2026, at the La Cantera Resort in San Antonio, TX.

This year’s theme embodies the courage to make bold moves, embrace change, and lead through transformation. In an era where uncertainty and complexity are constant, adaptability and feedback-driven leadership are what separate innovators from followers.

Co-hosted by CareStack, Overjet, and OS Dental, Inner Circle 2026 offers a dynamic environment for dental leaders to learn, collaborate, and reimagine their approach to growth and innovation.

Speakers Who Inspire Transformation

Inner Circle 2026 brings an exceptional lineup of global thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators each offering new ways to think about leadership, creativity, and operational excellence in dentistry.

Featured Speakers

• Felipe Gomez (Keynote) – Devout Pianist, Renowned Peak Performance & Entrepreneurial Mindset Expert

• Phil Hansen (Keynote) – Internationally Recognized Multimedia Artist, Author, and Innovator

• Dr. Barry Oulton, B.Ch.D, DPDS, MNLP (Workshop) – Founder, The Confident Dentist

• Dr. Jasper Thoolen (Workshop) – Dentist and International Speaker

• Wardah Inam (Lecture) – CEO & Founder, Overjet

• Laura Maly (Speaker) – Co-Founder, Wonderist Dental Marketing

• Emily Ryba (Lecture) – Co-founder of OS Dental

• Diwakar Sinha (Lecture) – Founder & CEO, Polaris Healthcare Partners

• Dr. Herbert Staehr (Speaker) – Head of Enterprise Solutions Consulting & Transformation, Straumann Group

• Heather Land (Speaker) – Global Senior Practice Growth Consultant, Straumann Group

• Kathie Lumbard (Speaker) – Senior Global Consultant, Straumann Group

• JW Oliver Jr. (Speaker) – Visionary, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Adventurer

• Brian Colao (Speaker) – Director, Dykema DSO Group

• Adrian Dray (Co-Emcee) – Director of Partnerships (UK), CareStack

• Meg Dray (Co-Emcee) – Head of Client Services & Growth, Excite OOH

• Abhi Krishna (Lecture) – Co-Founder & CEO, CareStack

This year’s lineup is designed to inspire creativity, challenge assumptions, and equip dental leaders with practical tools to drive meaningful change across every facet of their organizations.

The Ctrl-Alt-Del Framework: A Mindset for Modern Leadership

At the heart of Inner Circle lies the Ctrl-Alt-Del framework, a simple yet powerful concept that helps leaders reset their approach to business and leadership.

• CTRL – Control your future: Take ownership of your practice’s trajectory instead of reacting to industry shifts.

• ALT – Alter your mindset: Challenge the status quo and embrace innovative, patient-centered strategies.

• DEL – Delete the ordinary: Remove outdated processes, habits, and systems holding your practice back.

This mindset encourages attendees to lead with intention, creativity, and adaptability.

What You’ll Gain from Inner Circle 2026

Inner Circle 2026 isn’t about theory, it's about transformation through action. Attendees can expect:

1. Operational Excellence

Discover hands-on strategies for:

• Streamlining workflows and improving RCM efficiency

• Scaling multi-location practices

• Enhancing team performance and culture

• Elevating patient experiences through smarter systems

2. Technology Integration

Learn how platforms like CareStack and CareRevenue simplify complex operations, automate manual tasks, and unlock new levels of profitability.

3. Leadership & Innovation

Gain clarity on leading through uncertainty, building resilient teams, and turning data-driven insights into growth strategies.

4. Exclusive Networking

Meet peers and mentors from across the industry DSO executives, founders, and practice owners who share your drive to build smarter, stronger practices.

Networking, Collaboration, and Experience

Inner Circle 2026 maintains its signature intimate size, limiting registration to just 150 practices to ensure every interaction matters.

Expect:

• Workshops on leadership, operations, RCM, and growth strategy

• Panel Discussions featuring dental industry innovators

• Social Events designed for collaboration and connection

• Mentorship Opportunities with some of the most accomplished dental leaders in the US

Every element of Inner Circle is designed to push you to think differently, lead boldly, and grow sustainably.

Common Questions

Q. Who should attend Inner Circle 2026?

Dentists, dental group executives, specialty practice leaders, emerging groups, mid-size DSOs, and office managers seeking to scale smarter and lead stronger.

Q. What makes Inner Circle different?

Its size, focus, and substance. Each session is practical, interactive, and delivered by industry leaders who walk the talk.

Q. Can I apply what I learn immediately?

Yes. You’ll walk away with tools and frameworks you can implement as soon as you return to your practice.

Q. How do CareStack and CareRevenue fit in?

They provide the operational backbone to help you implement what you learn streamlining revenue cycle management, patient workflows, and analytics.

Why You Should Register for Inner Circle 2026

The overwhelming success of 2025 proved that Inner Circle is more than a conference, it's a movement toward smarter, more intentional leadership in dentistry.

Inner Circle 2026 builds on that foundation with:

• A stronger lineup of speakers and innovators

• Deeper workshops focused on action, not theory

• More opportunities to collaborate and learn from peers

• Hands-on training powered by CareStack, CareRevenue, Overjet, and OS Dental

Join a community of leaders who aren’t just adapting to change but driving it.

Conclusion

Inner Circle is not just another conference, it's a transformative experience for dental leaders who are serious about growth, innovation, and operational excellence. The overwhelming success of Inner Circle 2025 set a new standard, showing attendees the power of challenging assumptions, embracing innovative strategies, and connecting with peers who share the same drive for excellence.

Inner Circle 2026 builds on that success, offering even more actionable workshops, high-level insights from industry leaders, and opportunities to leverage cutting-edge platforms like CareStack and CareRevenue to optimize practice performance. Whether you’re a dentist, practice founder, group executive, or office manager, this is your chance to reset your mindset, reimagine your operations, and take control of your practice’s growth.

Don’t miss the opportunity to join an exclusive community of dental leaders committed to pushing boundaries, implementing new strategies, and driving real results. Reserve your spot for Inner Circle 2026 today, control your future, alter your mindset, and delete the ordinary.