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2026 Symposium Agenda
Alliance of Independent Dentists
National Symposium
March 19 - 21, 2026
Naples Grande Beach Resort
Thursday, March 19
Informal Meet-Up at the hotel bar
Friday, March 20
7:00-8:00 Registration and Breakfast8:00-8:30 Welcome to the Symposium with AID VP Dr Kristine Grazioso
8:30-9:30 Dr. Marco Fernandez, MD, President, The Association for Independent Medicine
Presentation: Staying Independent in a World of Private Equity and Consolidation
9:30- 10:00 Dr. Jill Tanzi, President - Alliance of Independent Dentists and Dr. Amy Adair, Board Member - Alliance of Independent Dentists
Session: Legislative Updates
10:00-10:15 Meet the Sponsors
10:15-10:45 Snack Break and visit sponsors
10:45-12:00 Dr Jeff Grove
Presentation: Independence and Freedom: You Can Have Both- My journey from independence to the DSO world and back again!”
12:00-1:00 Lunch on Vista Terrace
1:00- 1:15 Meet the Sponsors
1:20-2:00 Dr. Brady Smith
Session: Oral Fixation Comedy, A unique blend of humor and dental life—don’t miss it!
2:00-3:30 Steven J. Anderson, Founder and President, Total Patient Service Institute
Presentation: “Should You Be Insurance Free?”3:30-4:00 Sip and Stroll with a Surprise Signature Drink
6:00-10:00 Get Ready for a Night You’ll Never Forget!
Join us poolside for an unforgettable evening of dinner, drinks, and dancing under the stars — all set to the electrifying live music of Todd Carey Band. Warm breezes, great company, incredible music… this is the night everyone will be talking about!
Saturday, March 21
7:00-8:00 Breakfast8:00-11:00 Minal Sampat, Author, Marketing Strategist, Dental Hygienist
Presentation: “Marketing and Practice Management” (there will be a short break halfway through!)
11:00-12:00 Steven J. Anderson,Founder and President, Total Patient Service Institute
Presentation: “Lead the Field-Proven strategies for being the most recognized, referred- to practice in your market.”
12:00-1:00 Lunch on Vista Terrace
1:00-1:30 Meet the Sponsors
1:30-3:30 Dr. Christian Coachman, CDT, DDS, Founder and CEO, DSD - Digital Smile Design
Presentation (Encore): 7 Steps from Conventional Towards Ideal Dentistry3:30-5:00 Concluding Remarks and Sponsor Raffle
Symposium participants will earn 12 CE credits
