The Path of the Leader

December 13 – 14, 2024Marriott World Center in Orlando, Florida

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Celebrate The Path of the Leader

The Path of the Leader encompasses the milestones, celebrations and invaluable lessons guiding us on our journey toward mastery as leaders, clinicians, and individuals. It reflects the unwavering strength of our supported doctor community and the dedicated leaders and teams supporting them, and how together, we are making a difference in the dental industry. As we walk this path, we celebrate the incredible journey we are all on together. We look forward to honoring your passion, leadership, and relentless pursuit of excellence that drives us forward!

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Featured Speakers

Dr. Rick Workman

Rick Workman, DMD

Founder & Executive Chairman
Heartland Dental

Pat Bauer

Pat Bauer

President & CEO
Heartland Dental

Dr. Gerald Bell

Dr. Gerald Bell

Founder & CEO
Bell Leadership Institute

Jon Dorenbos, keynote speaker

Jon Dorenbos

Keynote Speaker
World Class Magician & former NFL Player

DeAnn McClain

DeAnn McClain

EVP & Chief Operations Officer
Heartland Dental

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Agenda Spotlight

General Session

Friday, December 13
1:15 pm – 2:45 pm

Reflections of a Leader: A Fireside Chat with Dr. Gerald Bell & Pat Bauer

Stockholder Celebration

Friday, December 13
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Enjoy dinner and an evening including Up Close Magic with Jon Dorenbos, a finalist in Season 11 of America's Got Talent.

General Session

Saturday, December 14
8:30 am – 10:15 am

Session includes keynote from Align Technology faculty member Christina Blacher, DMD and A Pulse on the Fundamentals - LIVE! with DeAnn McClain

Holiday Party

Saturday, December 14
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Open to conference attendees and their 21+ guest. Doors open at 7PM for dinner; dance the night away to the sounds of Limelight beginning at 8PM

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Special Events

Friday, December 13

Supplier Sponsored CE

NEW this year are two Supplier Sponsored CE sessions. These 30-minute sessions are offered on Friday in the morning and over lunch. Seats are limited; sign up as part of registration.

Friday, December 13

Supplier Social

Engage with Diamond Trusted suppliers, labs, equipment companies as well as non-dental partners during the Supplier Social. Heavy appetizers and drinks will be available. Open to Conference attendees and 21+ Conference guest.

Friday, December 13

Stockholder Celebration

Enjoy dinner and an evening including Up Close Magic with Jon Dorenbos, a finalist in Season 11 of America's Got Talent.

Saturday, December 14

Holiday Party

Open to conference attendees and their 21+ guest. Doors open at 7PM for dinner; dance the night away to the sounds of Limelight beginning at 8PM

Sponsor Showcase

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DIAMOND Sponsor

PLATINUM Sponsor

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Path of the Leader

December 13-14, 2024Marriott World Center in Orlando, Florida

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Contact Us

winterconference@heartland.com

A Career You Love. An Education For A Lifetime. At Heartland Dental University, the pursuit of learning and mastery never ends. We meet the future head-on because we know real learning happens when experience and imagination collide. In addition to accessing our proprietary live, virtual, and on-demand workshops, HDU offers classes led by external partners and industry leaders.

Heartland Dental is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing dental education programs of this program provider are accepted by the AGD for Fellowship/Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from 1/1/2022 - 12/31/2024. Approved PACE Program Provider #217781