The 2026 list.
Marketing, branding, patient acquisition and retention, reputation, referral development, case acceptance and patient-experience design.
1Dental practice consultant and founder of DentaEdge who teaches the EFDA certification course at Nova Southeastern University.
On stage in 2026 atAADOMFlorida Dental ConventionHinman
Sessions and sources
- AADOM Annual ConferenceThe Human Advantage: The Psychology of Trust in an Age of AutomationCompany-underwritten educationOrganizer's program ↗
- Florida Dental ConventionCrafting an Unparalleled Patient Experience: Your Guide to Enhancing Customer Service Source ↗Maximizing Profit and Compassion: Elevating Care Through Stellar Experiences Source ↗
- Thomas P. Hinman Dental MeetingHow Trust is Built: The Psychology of a Positive Patient ExperienceThe Trust Factor: The Cornerstone of Treatment PresentationOrganizer's program (archived copy) ↗
SCN member
2
Ryan Vet
Generational futurist, keynote speaker and author. Speaks across industries; dentistry is one of them.
On stage in 2026 atStar of the NorthHinman
Sessions and sources
- Star of the North MeetingCreating Experiences Worth SharingOrganizer's program ↗
- Thomas P. Hinman Dental MeetingCreating Experiences Worth Sharing: How to Simply Boost Patient Experience and Maximize Practice GrowthDentistry Uncorked & Wine Tasting - An Immersive Journey to the Intersection of Hospitality, Precision and Guest ExperienceOrganizer's program (archived copy) ↗
- Yankee Dental CongressCreating Experiences Worth Sharing: Transform from Ordinary to ExtraordinaryOrganizer's program ↗
SCN member
3
Lois Banta
Dental practice management consultant, founder of Banta Consulting, and owner and CEO of the Speaking Consulting Network.
On stage in 2026 atCDA Presents
Midwinter Sessions and sources
- CDA PresentsHigh Impact Communication: Words to Use and Words to LoseTreatment Acceptance from the Patient's Point of ViewOrganizer's program ↗
- Chicago Dental Society Midwinter MeetingHigh Impact Communication: Words to Use and Words to LoseTreatment Acceptance from the Patient's Point of ViewOrganizer's program ↗
SCN member
4
Rita Zamora
Dental social media marketing consultant, founder of Connect90 and author of Get Found, Get Liked, Get Patients.
On stage in 2026 atMidwinter
Sessions and sources
- Chicago Dental Society Midwinter MeetingBeyond SEO: How AI and Social Media Influence Which Dentists Get ChosenGet Found, Get Liked, Get Patients: Making the Most of Social MediaInstagram Marketing to Grow Your PracticeOrganizer's program ↗
- Rocky Mountain Dental ConventionBeyond SEO: How AI and Social Media Influence Which Dentists Get ChosenGet Found, Get Liked, Get Patients: Making the Most of Social MediaOrganizer's program ↗
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5
Kelli Vrla
Certified Speaking Professional who speaks on employee engagement, communication and customer service to corporate, healthcare and dental audiences.
On stage in 2026 atCDA Presents Sessions and sources
- CDA PresentsSuperior Recovery Techniques for Difficult and Demanding PatientsWow-Now Jaw-Dropping Patient Service Excellence for Dentistry ProsOrganizer's program ↗
- Yankee Dental CongressExceptional Communication: Master High-Impact Internal and External CommunicationOrganizer's program ↗
8 speakers met the qualification threshold in this category for 2026. The 5 highest-placing are named. Speakers with equal standing share a place. Being listed reflects where a speaker taught this year. It does not mean they work only in dentistry.
Earned on stage, not voted on.
Built from published programs.
Every appearance traces to the organizer's own program. No self-reported bios, no bureau listings, no nominations.
Breadth across the profession.
The Index rewards speakers chosen by many of dentistry's major meetings, not many sessions at one of them.
Membership changes nothing.
SCN members and non-members are ranked on the same evidence. Membership is added only after places are final.
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