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The Trusted Ecosystem for Dental Leadership

Supporting dentists from graduation to retirement - with clarity, confidence and connection.

MEET OUR FACULTY

An Alliance Built by Leaders You Already Know

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Dr. Kathryn Alderman, DDS, EMBA, MIT AI

Founder & CEO, Intelligent Care Alliance | Author, "The AI Advantage" | MIT-Trained AI Developer

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Dr. Jeff Buske

Performance Coach | Implant Dentist | Founder, Limitless Dentist Academy

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Valerie Dangler

CEO, ValDent Solutions | Educator | Clinical Innovator, KOL & Industry Consultant

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Debra Englehardt-Nash

Practice Transformation Strategist | President, Academy for Private Dental Practice | Co-Founder, The Nash Institute

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Dr. Romina Ferrera

Facial Aesthetics & Oral Surgery Expert | International Speaker | Clinical Innovator | Founder, Clinica BeYou

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Fred Joyal

Dental Industry Pioneer | Best-Selling Author | CEO,  TruBlu | Creator, Superbold

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Dr. Debra King

Founder, Atlanta Center for Cosmetic Dentistry | AACD Accredited Fellow | Pioneer in Smile Transformation

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Thomas Larkin, DDS

Founder, Proactive Oral Wellness | Host, Oral Systemic Connections Podcast

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Milos Miladinovic

Master Dental Technician | Digital Esthetic Pioneer | Founder, Dental Lab Miami | Founder, Shoot Like PRO

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Dr. Ross Nash

Accredited Fellow & Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient, AACD | Co-Founder, The Nash Institute for Dental Learning | Founder, Cosmetic Dentistry of the Carolinas

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Jill Nesbitt

CEO, Optimize Dental Consulting | Expert, Enterprise Software Implementation | Authority, Multi-Location Practice Systems Authority

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Dr. Avi Patel

Founder & CEO, Clear Aligner Advisor | Dentist Educator

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Dr. Steve Rasner

Founder, Rasner Insitute | Maszter of Fee-for-Service Success | AAward-Winning Speaker & Author

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Dr. Sonya Reddy, DDS

Founder, FLO Academy | Airway-Focused Dentist | Leadership Coach | MedSpa Strategist

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Dr. Trent Smallwood

National Leader in Aesthetic & Restorative Dentistry | Author | Innovator | Educator

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Gary Takacs

Practice Growth Strategist | Dental Business Mentor | Host of The Thriving Dentist Show

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Jennifer Turner

CEO, Hygiene Headquarters Inc. | Transformational Hygiene Leader | Team Optimization Strategist

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Dr. Jared Williams, DDS

General Dentist with Advanced Surgical Training | Founder The JW Method | Clinical Assistant Professor

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Dr. Arun Garg

Internationally-Respected Implant Educator, Author, Surgical Innovator, Practice Growth Strategist

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Elijah Desmond

Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Dental Pitch Brokerage

MEET OUR ADVISORY BOARD

Advised by the Dental Industry's Most Respected Thinkers

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Dr. Gerilyn Alfe

Founder & CEO, Get Ahead Coaching & Consulting

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William S. Barrett

CEO, Mandelbaum Barrett PC | Corporate Law Partner | Dental Industry Legal Strategist

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Kim Diamond

President & General Manager, Dentalhitec Americas | Strategic Dental Leader | Digital Workflow Expert | Practice Growth Advisor

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Greg Essenmacher

CEO & Founder, GnA Consult | Full Arch Growth Strategist | Host, The Tooth Sleuth Podcast

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Robert Hayman

CEO, Perimetrics, Inc | Entrepreneur | Visionary CEO | Global Brand Architect | Dental Industry Pioneer

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Brett Jackson

Western United States Sales Director, TRI Implants

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Ian Miller

Fractional Chief Revenue Officer & Foundation Dental Alliance Advisory Board Member

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Karan Nijhawan

Founder, The Retreats Guy | Retreat Revenue Strategist | Transformational Business Architect

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Matthew Petchel

CEO, Brand Target | Story Architect | Marketing Visionary | Brand Strategist

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Travis Rodgers

Silicon Valley Technology Pioneer | Dental Innovation Architect | Venture Capital Strategist

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John Stamper

Founder, John Stamper Media | Dental Industry Strategist | Host, Media Producer | Veteran, US Navy

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Dr. Tony Stefanou, DMD, CBI

CEO & Founder, Connect the Dents | M&A Advisor | Certified Business Intermediary | Founder, Dental Sales Academy

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Nancy Lashley

Founder, Athena Marketing

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Karen Winkle

President & Founder, Phoenix Dental Consultants | Strategic Practice Advisor | Culture Reset Specialist | Leadership & Conflict Resolution Expert

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Brian Mans

Co-Founder & CEO, Foundation Dental Transitions

 CODENT AI

AI-Powered Innovation - Backed by Sam Altman

Codent AI is transforming patient communication and scheduling through intelligent automation. As an Advisory Board member and strategic partner, Jim brings this powerful tool directly to the Alliance.

Schedule your FREE 15-minute demo with the Codent AI team and recieve a $50 Gift Card!

MEET THE FOUNDER

Dr. Jim Arnold

What I’m building isn’t just a company—it’s an ecosystem. A place where dentists finally lead their careers on their own terms, with freedom, confidence, and clarity from graduation to retirement.

I’ve spent decades building practices, leading DSO operations, and navigating complex transitions. I’ve seen good dentists crushed by bad advice and great ones exit poorly because they didn’t have the right guidance. Foundation Dental Alliance exists so the next generation doesn’t repeat those mistakes. The “what” I’m creating is the standard—a trusted ecosystem where dentists can grow, lead, and exit without compromise. The “how” is everything we’ve built to make that real.

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Dr. Trent Smallwood

Jim Arnold has been an invaluable professional resource for me over the years. He's not only a great clinician, but he also has the abilty to manage multiple thriving practices. Jim has a rare talent for fostering meaningful relationships while creating value for everyone around him. His passion for high-end travel combined with his attention to detail ensures that these retreats will be extraordinary. I'm excited to attend what I'm sure will be a legendary event!"

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