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A Conversation That Could Change How You Lead
When The Profitable Dentist CEO and Editor-in-Chief Steve Parker sat down with Penny Reed—newly appointed Executive Vice President of the American Association of Dental Office Management (AADOM) —it wasn’t just an interview, it was a rallying call for dentist-practice owners.

Penny Reed, Executive VP AADOM
In this insightful exchange, Penny shares how AADOM is expanding its impact, what today’s office managers need most, and why stronger leadership at every level is the key to building smarter, more successful practices.
If you’re serious about leading your team and growing your business, you won’t want to miss this conversation.
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