20th Anniversary Edition:

Sunrise Summit 2025

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 2025 Sunrise Annual Summit will be held September 17th – 20th at the Ritz Carlton, Grand Cayman Islands.

Come join us in our 20th Anniversary 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.

This Year’s Theme: Dental Market Disruption – Causes, Effects, Opportunities, and Solutions.

OPENING KEYNOTE

Dr. Martin Mendelson – “From Handpiece to Happiness”

Martin R. Mendelson

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
FUTURE OF PRACTICE

Mateo Chang – “The Future of Dentistry is MARvelous”

Mateo Chang

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
FINANCIAL MASTERY

Mark Scott & Nick Smith – “Turning Financials into a Competitive Advantage”

Mark Scott and Nick Smith
Unlock value and growth using your numbers.

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
PATIENT GROWTH STRATEGY

Jon Petrie – “Exploring the New Patient Journey”

Jon Petrie
Avoid costly missteps and increase ROI.

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
GAME-CHANGING GROWTH

Daven Michaels – “Increasing EBITDA: The Untold Strategy”

Daven Michaels
A case study on generating $15M in 8 weeks—at no net cost.

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
RETIREMENT & RETENTION PLANS

Jim Moore & Kelly Richards – “Smile, Save, Succeed”

Jim Moore and Kelly Richards
Cash Balance Plans + 401(k) = Smart savings + stronger teams.

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
PRACTICE SALE & VALUATION

George Bollozos & Dr. Roshan Parikh – “What’s Your Practice Really Worth in 2025?”

George Bollozos and Dr. Roshan Parikh
Know your value. Sell smarter. Avoid the traps.

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
MARKETING IN THE AI AGE

Patrick McDonald – “Elite Practice Playbook”

Patrick McDonald
Old marketing is a liability. Here’s the new model.

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
DIGITAL VISIBILITY CRISIS

Ridgely Goldsborough – “The AI Earthquake”

Ridgely Goldsborough
Google just buried your site. Now what?

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
HIRING THAT LASTS

Dr. Matt VanderMolen – “Winning by Association”

Dr. Matt VanderMolen
Most associateships fail. Here’s how yours can thrive.

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
GROUP PURCHASING POWER

Patrick Blanc and Bill Popek – “Smarter Purchasing, Stronger Practices”

Patrick Blanc and Bill Popek
Maximize profit without sacrificing quality.

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
ALL-ON-X SIMPLIFIED

Dr. John Phillips & Adam Ahokas – “The New Paradigm in All-on-X”

Dr. John C. Phillips, III and Adam Ahokas
Confidently deliver full-arch restorations—faster and smarter.

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 past events

If you are a dental owner and want to have fun, relax and learn from the industryʼs most experienced and renowned professionals, this is the perfect event for you.

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.

Sunrise Summit 2025

Location

The Ritz Carlton, Grand Cayman Islands