Dr Craig Spodak is a general dentist at Spodak Dental Group — his team of more than 50 doctors, clinical and business team members treats more than 7,000 active patients. He promotes the company’s compassion-based core values, which enable the team to provide patients with the highest caliber of comprehensive dental care while consistently exceeding expectations. Spodak Dental Group is an Inc 5000 fastest - growing business honoree, and has earned Sun - Sentinel's top workplace recognition for six years. Dr Spodak is a diamond plus provider of Invisalign® and a member of the Invisalign faculty. He was featured in Tony Robbins’ book, Unshakeable: Your Financial Freedom Playbook, is co - host of the Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast, and co - author of the best - selling book by the same name. Dr Spodak lectures nationally about creating team culture and peak business performance for dental practices.
Ashley Price is the Lead Hygienist at Spodak Dental Group, a certified Functional Medicine Health Coach, and a coach at Bulletproof Dental Practice. With over a decade of experience in the dental industry, Ashley has been an integral part of Spodak Dental Group since 2009, where she progressed to her current leadership role as Lead Hygienist. She is passionate about combining advanced dental practices with a holistic focus on health and well-being, empowering both patients and colleagues to take control of their health. As a coach, Ashley helps dental professionals reach their potential, while also working with patients to enhance their overall wellness. Outside of her career, she is a devoted wife and mother of two daughters, continuously inspiring others to pursue their passions and live balanced, healthy lives.
This program shines a spotlight on the often-overlooked power of dental hygienists in shaping the success—or failure—of a practice from within. While you may not own the practice, your influence on its culture, patient outcomes, and profitability is undeniable. Hygienists will gain tools to elevate their role as both clinicians and culture shapers—helping build stronger teams, drive revenue, and foster workplaces where everyone thrives.
We’ll explore how hygienists can advocate for their worth, lead without a title, and become central to building practices rooted in mutual respect, shared goals, and exceptional care.
Upon completion of this course, attendees should be able to:
Identify the difference between a healthy and toxic culture—and take steps to build a work environment worth staying in.
Improve communication across the team to enhance alignment, collaboration, and profitability.
Recognize your value, ditch the title, and lead with influence and intention—no ownership required