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PURNIMA RATHI-HERNANDEZ, DDS
SOPHIA HERNANDEZ, DDS
DAILY LIFESTYLE PRESCRIPTION FOR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Healthcare professionals are trained to care for others but often neglect their own health in the process. The result? Chronic stress, burnout, and rising rates of preventable conditions like obesity, hypertension, and diabetes. The good news: science shows that small, intentional lifestyle changes can reverse the trend.
Grounded in epigenetics and behavioral science, this session offers a practi- cal, personalized prescription for well-being. Attendees will explore the Travis Illness-Wellness Continuum, uncover how daily habits influence physiology, and learn simple strategies to align with their body’s biology. Whether you’re managing a demanding practice or seeking more energy and balance, this course provides realistic, next-day tools to reclaim health, resilience, and joy.
Learn to:
- understand the significance of the Travis Illness-Wellness Continuum in promoting health
- identify key lifestyle behaviors and their physiological impacts
- apply effective behavior change strategies to support long-term personal well-being
DR. DEANNA DIPIERRO
STRATEGIES FOR A FINANCIALLY STRONG FUTURE
Starting a dental career comes with both excitement and financial uncertainty. Whether you’re navigating student loan debt, evaluating your first job offer, or dreaming of practice ownership, smart financial planning is essential for long-term success. This course designed with the new dentist in mind offers foundational strategies to build a secure and prosperous future.
This session will empower early-career dentists to take control of their finances with confidence. Through real-world examples and practical tools, attendees will learn how to create a sustainable wealth-building plan, avoid common financial pitfalls, and make the most of the benefits available to them whether as associates or practice owners. Mid- and late-career dentists looking to sharpen their financial strategies will also find valuable takeaways.
Learn:
- investing fundamentals to grow wealth over time
- smart approaches to debt consolidation and student loan management
- practical wealth-building strategies tailored to dentists
- retirement planning for every stage of your career
- how to maximize workplace benefits as a practice owner or employed practitioner
BRETT KESSLER, DDS
FROM ROCK BOTTOM TO SIGNIFICANCE: A DENTIST’S JOURNEY
Immediate Past President, American Dental Association
Success often appears seamless from the outside but the real story is shaped by struggle, resilience, and purposeful reinvention. In this compelling and deeply personal session, Dr. Brett Kessler shares his journey from hitting rock bottom to finding meaning through recovery, dentistry, leadership, and elite- level athletics. His story is one of courage, transformation, and the enduring power of intention.
Through raw honesty and motivational insight, Dr. Kessler will challenge attendees to reflect on their own wellness, rediscover their “why,” and embrace life with renewed purpose. This session is a powerful reminder that setbacks are not the end, but the beginning of a more meaningful climb. Attendees will leave inspired to care for themselves more fully, lead with empathy, and build a career and a life of lasting significance.
Learn:
- why success is a continuous climb, not a final destination
- how discovering your “why” can catalyze meaningful growth and change
- how to turn adversity into a launching pad for personal and professional transformation
- the role of empathy and service in becoming a more impactful leader
- why holistic wellness is essential for sustained achievement and fulfillment
