December
2024
March
2025
April
2025
All dentists, including practice owners and associates, with 5+ years of experience are welcome to apply.
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Applications for the 2025 cohort will open in September 2024
Course Description
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Course Description
As a Guiding Leaders participant, you will attend Glidewell’s premier continuing education event. Dentistry on the Rise is a chance to network with Guiding Leaders alumni and other dental professionals as you learn about the most relevant and impactful topics in dentistry today.
Get excited, Dentistry on the Rise is one of our most anticipated events of the year! You will get a front row seat to the action and receive complimentary admission as a Guiding Leaders program participant.
Course Description
Glidewell Education Center
Nationally Approved PACE Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit
Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority, or AGD endorsement.
3/1/2024 to 2/29/2028.
Provider ID# 216789
Dr. Rebekah Browder is a dedicated general dentist with a private practice in Westport, CT, where she focuses on conservative, proactive treatment. A graduate of the New York University College of Dentistry, she is passionate about leveraging technology to educate and empower patients while improving clinical outcomes. Dr. Browder’s practice is one of only five certified B Corporation dental practices in the U.S., reflecting her commitment to ethical, high-quality care.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Browder lectures nationally on how technology can reduce stress in the dental practice and enhance outcomes for all patient populations. Outside of dentistry, she enjoys planning warm-weather vacations and spending time with her husband, two children, dog, and cat.
Maggie Augustyn, FAAIP, FICOI, is a Dawson-trained practicing general dentist and the owner of Happy Tooth. She is the co-host of Everyday Practices Dental Podcast and the current spokesperson for the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Augustyn has been featured on dental magazine covers and continues to be recognized as one of the top 250 leaders in dentistry by Dentistry Today. A prolific writer and inspirational speaker, Dr. Augustyn channels her passion into her writing and lectures, primarily focusing on the human experience. Through her column “Mindful Moments,” she provides insights that encourage self-discovery and authenticity, aiming to create a bridge between personal struggles and professional roles within dentistry.
Dr. Augustyn’s work as a faculty member at Productive Dentist Academy further underscores her dedication to fostering a compassionate approach in her field. Her mission is to ignite a movement towards a more integrated practice of dentistry, where the emotional and humane aspects of patient care are prioritized.
Dr. Danielle Brown is a native of Inglewood, CA, and currently practices as a full-time clinical dentist at Glidewell. She earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry at the University of Southern California in 2016. She practiced full-time clinical dentistry in private practice, corporate, and community clinic-based settings before joining Glidewell in 2024.
Dr. Brown served on the executive committee of the Western Los Angeles Dental Society and is currently on the executive board of the Angel City Dental Society. In 2023, Dr. Brown was awarded a Top 40 Under 40 award from the National Dental Association, and was a graduate of the prestigious Guiding Leaders program that same year.
Dr. Taylor Manalili is the director of clinical prosthodontics at Glidewell Dental. At Glidewell, she works in the onsite dental clinic, where she enhances laboratory protocols, conducts clinical research, and performs advanced restorative work, including implant placement, chairside restorations, and full-mouth rehabilitations.
Dr. Manalili received a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Northeastern University and a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Stony Brook University, where she also obtained an advanced education certificate in prosthodontics. Dr. Manalili is a fellow of the Resnik Implant Institute and is a diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. She is a faculty member of the Resnik International Implant Institute and has over ten years of teaching experience in diverse educational settings.
Aimée Nevins is an executive coach and managing partner at Fortune Management, where she helps entrepreneurial dentists increase profitability and optimize practice performance. With over 25 years of experience in sales, consulting, and business strategy, she specializes in empowering dental teams to boost productivity and reduce stress through effective communication. Aimée holds an M.S. in Chemistry from Duke University, where she honed her analytical skills — skills she now applies to help dental teams approach interactions with precision, honesty, and clarity. Through workshops and personalized coaching, she teaches participants how to turn challenging conversations into opportunities, creating win-win outcomes and fostering lasting success in every negotiation.
With over 25 years of experience, Bonnie Bradbury began her dental career with a B.S. in Dental Hygiene from the University of Southern California. Since then, she has become a recognized authority in dental practice management. Her unique expertise spans marketing, clinical practice, business management, and systems implementation.
As an executive coach for Fortune, Bonnie guides teams on tools and strategies for all aspects of practice management, including exceptional communication, scheduling for increased production, financial policies, building a strong hygiene department, and fostering accountability. She believes the greatest challenge for doctors and their teams is effectively implementing the practice vision and goals. As a coach, she bridges the gap between the two, supporting the doctor in turning their vision into a reality.