The Florida Dental Assoication's Leaders Emerging Among Dentistry (LEAD) brings together emerging leaders for a full day of practical leadership development, networking and an inside look at opportunities to get involved in organized dentistry.
Friday, January 22, 2027 | Orlando Airport Marriott Lakeside
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
2027 Program Highlights Include:
- Foundations in Public Speaking, Tiffany Olson
You asked, and we are bringing back a workshop on public speaking! Whether you're speaking to peers, communicating with patients, leading an office meeting, or representing a group within organized denitstry, this interactive session will give you practical tools to communicate with confidence and conquer your fear of public speaking.
- Declutter Your Mind, Dr. Deb Peters
Discover the principles that help you embrace change and become a growth-oriented leader. Learn how to form new habits, let go of unproductive ones and make positive changes stick.
- Find Your Place, FDA Leadership & Staff
You've built the skills - now what can you do with them? Explore leadership pathways and the many ways you can get involved in organized dentistry. Whether you have 10 minutes to give or aspire to be a future FDA president, there is a place for you.
- More Time to Connect
Networking is consistenly one of the biggest benefits of LEAD, so we're making even more time for it this year! Spend the day learning and making new connections during lunch, then keep the conversations going at our evening social event.
- NEW THIS YEAR - House of Delegates Training
Stick around for a speical late-afternoon session that takes you behind the scenes of the FDA House of Delegates. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in understanding how decisions are made within organized dentistry.
To view the full agenda and course descriptions : CLICK HERE
The cost to attend for FDA member dentists and Florida dental students is $25.00. The cost for non-FDA member dentist is $50.00 and will be available as space allows.