Jennifer Steadman, BSDH, DAADOM

Jennifer Steadman, BSDH, DAADOM, is the kind of person who lights up talking about workplace culture and team dynamics—yes, really! As founder of Steadman Onboarding Solutions and co-host of the "Back in 10" podcast, she's on a mission to make dental offices places where people genuinely enjoy showing up. 

Jennifer's worn just every hat in the dental office, except the dentist's! From Assistant, to Hygienist, to Admin Team, to Office Manager and VP of Operations of a Mid-Sized DSO. That journey taught her something crucial: the best practices aren't built on perfect systems alone—they're built on people who feel valued, heard, and empowered to do their best work. What drives her is the people. She believes change doesn't have to be painful, that honest conversations matter, and that a little empathy goes a long way in leadership. 

Her role as Director of Operation at Inspired Hygiene has allowed her to bridge her clinical experience with her operations expertise, giving her a unique perspective on the opportunities and challenges practices face today.  

Her philosophy is simple: when teams feel supported and valued, magic happens. The work gets easier, the culture gets stronger, and everyone—team, practice, and patients—thrive together.