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Dental Spouses in Business: Tides & Togetherness

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06.24.2026 | Time: 8:00am-1:00pm | Location: Maui Hawaii

8:00-9:00

Steven D. Spitz, DMD

“Thanks Doc, You Saved My Life”: A Comprehensive Approach to Treatment Planning

Using the 3 D’s

This course presents a systematic, comprehensive approach to patient care, from initial interview through final execution, using the “3 D’s” framework: Diagnose, Design, and Deliver. Attendees will learn how to apply this structured methodology to improve case acceptance, enhance clinical outcomes, and streamline treatment planning.

Drawing from both human and veterinary dental experiences, this presentation also explores the unique perspective gained from treating exotic animals across the country, including lions, tigers, and bears, and highlights key similarities and differences between human and veterinary dentistry.

Learning Objectives

  1. Understand and apply the “3 D’s” framework: Diagnose, Design, and Deliver
  2. Implement a proven system to improve case acceptance and comprehensive treatment planning
  3. Recognize key principles in adapting clinical workflows across diverse patient type
  4. Identify similarities and differences between human and veterinary dentistry
  5. Gain insight into the clinical and logistical considerations of treating exotic animal cases

9:00-10:00

Valerie Woo, DMD

Half Nester™: The Leadership Shift Nobody Prepared You For

Life inevitably brings seasons where roles shift faster than our identity can catch up. Careers remain demanding while family and leadership responsibilities evolve. Externally, life appears successful. Internally, many professionals feel depleted, reactive, and untethered, navigating change without clear structures to lean on. In this program, Dr. Valerie Woo equips participants with a practical pathway for designing sustainable rhythm during seasons of transition. Through the Half Nester™ lens and her LEADS Framework, Valerie guides participants to make intentional choices about priorities, energy, and emotional responses. Emphasis is placed on rhythm, emotional regulation, and a leadership style that is responsive rather than reactive. The outcome is greater stability, presence, and capacity across life’s various seasons.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Identify the defining characteristics of Half Nester™ seasons
  2. Recognize where over-functioning, self-reliance, or outdated roles are draining capacity
  3. Explore simple, repeatable strategies and tools for navigating your personal and professional leadership roles
  4. Apply the LEADS pathway to translate Half Nester™ principles into practical rhythms, boundaries, and redesigned support structures
  5. Leave with one season appropriate next step that supports sustained, meaningful forward motion

10:00-10:40

Mai Tais & Must-Haves: The Big Kahuna Partner Pitch

The Partner Sponsor Showcase

10:40-12:40

Jamie Marboe, BSDH

Leading Together: A Strengths-Driven Partnership

This interactive 2-hour workshop helps dentists and their spouses understand how CliftonStrengths influences communication, decision-making, leadership, and partnership dynamics. Participants will learn practical strategies to leverage individual strengths, reduce friction, improve collaboration, and create healthier personal and professional relationships.

Learning Objectives

  1. Identify how individual CliftonStrengths influence communication styles, decision-making, and partnership dynamics.
  2. Recognize how differing strengths can contribute to both productive collaboration and interpersonal tension within personal and professional relationships.
  3. Discover what each of you bring to and need from the partnership to move forward more cohesively.

12:40-1:00

Beverly Wilburn

Mini-Mind Tiki Tips and Takeaways Roundtable