Join Us in Lake Tahoe in September 2026
Sunrise Dental Solutions
Summit 2026
Learn from the industry
leaders how to take your
practice to the next level.
Unlock the Potential of Your Dental Practice with Expert Insights and Peer Networking.
EVENT OPEN TO ELITE DENTAL PROFESSIONALS
The 2026 Sunrise Annual Summit will be held in September of 2026 at the Ritz Carlton, Lake Tahoe.
Come join us for our 21st Summit celebration and be a part of this exclusive event that has brought together the leading professionals in the industry year after year.
Fun, relaxation and learning, all in one in this three-day refreshing Summit.
This event is for Sunrise Dental Solutions members and their families, plus elite dental professionals.
Doctors and significant others will enjoy a dynamic group setting, in which they can learn, network, recharge, and return to their practices equipped to excel in their practices and reach financial and lifestyle independence.
Take a Look at Previous Years’ Dental Practice Content
2025 Theme: Dental Market Disruption – Causes, Effects, Opportunities, and Solutions.
OPENING KEYNOTE
Dr. Martin Mendelson – “From Handpiece to Happiness”
How mindset drives performance and business success.
Break free from worry and overwhelm using a framework for authentic happiness and peak leadership.
- Harness the TEAM™ Framework to upgrade decision-making
- Learn the difference between toxic positivity and authentic optimism
- Rewire your mindset to turn challenges into creative opportunity
- Enhance productivity through cognitive and visual training
Mateo Chang – “The Future of Dentistry is MARvelous”
The collision of legacy and AI will redefine dentistry’s next 20 years.
Learn how human-led AI systems and strategic insight are reshaping dentistry’s clinical, financial, and operational playbook.
- Discover how system-driven insight is transforming decisions across every layer of practice
- Learn what sets responsible, expert-led AI apart from risky shortcuts and hype
- Understand how this community can lead—not follow—the AI-powered evolution of dentistry
- Step into a future where clarity, trust, and shared knowledge create a new kind of leadership
Mark Scott & Nick Smith – “Turning Financials into a Competitive Advantage”
Your financials can be your most powerful business asset—if you know how to use them.
- Use your numbers to drive long-term value and profitability
- Leverage tax planning for wealth creation
- Turn financial insights into smarter decisions and stronger operations
- Identify and eliminate hidden financial inefficiencies
- Create a financial roadmap that supports exit planning and legacy goals
Jon Petrie – “Exploring the New Patient Journey”
Map and optimize every stage of the patient journey—from first impression to lasting advocacy.
- Understand the 5 key stages of the modern patient journey
- Align marketing to your ideal patient and set proper budgets
- Measure success using the right KPIs and team conversions
Daven Michaels – “Increasing EBITDA: The Untold Strategy”
Real-world financial strategy that creates immediate cash flow and long-term advantage.
- Use IRS tax code to lower taxes while increasing compensation
- Improve team retention with better benefits
- Capture instant EBITDA growth without extra overhead
Jim Moore & Kelly Richards – “Smile, Save, Succeed”
Ideal for practice owners 45+ looking to keep more and give more.
- Understand how Cash Balance Plans expand your savings
- Use advanced strategies to reduce taxes and build wealth
- Retain top employees with elite retirement benefits
- See real results from dental practices already using these plans
George Bollozos & Dr. Roshan Parikh – “What’s Your Practice Really Worth in 2025?”
Get clarity on real market dynamics—what buyers want and what it means for your exit plan.
- Learn how real buyers think—and what drives price
- Avoid the gap between internal valuations and real-world offers
- Understand deal structures, timelines, and doctor-to-doctor vs. strategic buyers
- Identify hidden value in practice-owned real estate
- Spot and avoid common deal-killing mistakes
Patrick McDonald – “Elite Practice Playbook”
Dominate AI results and local visibility with the Authority Monopoly Method.
- Ditch outdated SEO and content strategies
- Get your practice listed as the default in AI search systems
- Control your narrative ecosystem—not just keywords
- Align with how modern patients behave online
Ridgely Goldsborough – “The AI Earthquake”
How to respond to Google’s AI Overviews and content purges—and regain dominance.
- Understand how AI is stealing your search traffic
- Identify the 5 silent killers hurting your website right now
- Make bold moves to win back visibility
- Learn how the Dental Market Dominator program puts you back on top
Dr. Matt VanderMolen – “Winning by Association”
Build productive, profitable associate relationships with intention and structure.
- Clarify your real reason for hiring—growth, time, or money
- Set expectations and responsibilities from day one
- Build a solid onboarding, compensation, and support system
- Avoid common misalignments that lead to early departures
Patrick Blanc and Bill Popek – “Smarter Purchasing, Stronger Practices”
Real savings and service wins from the Sunrise + Midwest partnership.
- Cut supply costs through standardization
- Access new tools for remote equipment service and maintenance
- Improve efficiency and reduce downtime across your practice
Dr. John Phillips & Adam Ahokas – “The New Paradigm in All-on-X”
Cut through complexity and deliver high-quality results with streamlined workflows.
- Use digital scanning (with or without photogrammetry)
- Deliver temporaries within hours using lab collaboration
- Simplify components and reduce costs
- Resolve common All-on-X complications with confidence
See what happened at other past events
Every year, Sunrise Dental Solutions puts on a three-day long event that brings our coaches, partner dentists, and renowned speakers together so you can enjoy the camaraderie of other motivated dentists and learn from some of the most well-respected minds in the dental industry. Itʼs a great time to network, grow, and see what is really going on in the world of dentistry.
Fun and relaxation are also part of the experience! Donʼt miss the opportunity to take part in many recreational activities while spending time with likeminded people. Join us in an experience that will make you eager to return to your Practice and be better equipped to achieve your goals.
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