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Central Texas Dental Managers Association - Austin, TX chapter. She decided that we needed to have a group here in Austin.

History of the AADOM Austin Chapter:
Over fifteen years ago, Janetkay Gurganus who is our founder, discovered the American Association of Dental Office Managers online. She reached out to other office managers she knew and had worked with and asked if they might be interested in participating. Our first meetings were very informal, we met for lunch or Happy Hour and mainly shared experiences. But, she noticed that there were certain issues we each were struggling with and sought out speakers and consultants to help solve these issues. From the beginning she was very fortunate to have her employer, Jason Duggan, sponsor the group. He understood the value of the group and the benefit it would be to their individual growth and the practices they worked with. Over the years we have grown, formed a steering committee made up of most of the original core group that first met, and become the first official Austin Chapter of the American Association of Dental Office Managers. This was granted after Janetkay completed the AADOM Ambassador training at the San Diego National Meeting in 2014. We meet 5 times a year, four of these are educational and the final one is always a Holiday Celebration. In order to become a member of our local chapter, you have to be a member of AADOM. You can earn CEs for attending and these can be applied towards earning the title of Fellow in AADOM. We are one of the largest chapters in the United States. Our chapter was named the 2016 Chapter of the Year the first year that designation began and has been in the top three every year since.

03/05/2026

Don't forget Amplify Austin Day ends at 6pm tonight! Please help if you can and share so others can too! Together let's keep Austin smiling 😁😍

02/24/2026

Our friends at Sacred Heart Community Clinic are getting ready for their annual fundraising gala event, and they need volunteers to help set up the day of. Can you pitch in?

02/21/2026

QUESTION: Dental Managers, what's your go-to way to celebrate Dental Assistants Recognition Week?
REMINDER: It starts March 1st.

02/14/2026

02/13/2026

💡 Presenting treatment plans isn’t just about what procedures patients need—it’s about how we communicate them. From building trust and listening carefully, to using plain language and visual aids, these strategies can make all the difference in patient acceptance.

Learn how to guide patients toward informed decisions while strengthening relationships.

👉 Read the full article: https://ow.ly/3lIY50Y9xwN

“Presenting Treatment Plans to Patients: Best Practices for Acceptance” by Erika McAuliffe, MAADOM

02/07/2026

Only a couple spots left!!!!

🎉🦷 CTDMA Round Table 2026 🦷🎉

Join us for a fun, interactive roundtable focused on leadership, efficiency, and real-world dental office solutions! Great conversation, networking, and light brunch included! 🥐☕️

🗓 Friday, Feb 13, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Patterson Dental – Round Rock

✅ CTDMA/AADOM members attend free (registration required)
💲 Non-members: $20

Scan the QR code to register — hope to see you there! 🎯

02/06/2026

Dental Professionals! Check out the FREE CE hosted by San Antonio Dental Managers Connection. The fabulous Kay Huff will be sharing her wealth of knowledge. 2CE? Free? Um, yes please!

01/27/2026

🚨 CTDMA ROUND TABLE 2026 🚨

We’re beyond excited to host another powerful CTDMA Round Table! We’re even more excited to announce our partnership with .ai 🤍🧠 & 💙

Attendees will get special access to Pearl AI, the industry-leading dental AI platform transforming diagnostics, efficiency, and patient communication. This is a HUGE value add you don’t want to miss!

🗓 Friday, Feb 13, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Patterson Dental | Round Rock, TX
🍴 Light brunch provided

Leadership, compliance, innovation, and real-world solutions — all at one table.
Scan the QR code to register!

12/20/2025

Last week’s CTDMA Holiday Party was served with a side of brisket, good company, and zero regrets 🤠🔥 Turns out Green Mesquite is the perfect place to mix holiday cheer with BBQ sauce!

10/10/2025

🚀 Unlock Your Leadership Potential!
Join CTDMA for an empowering Round Table Discussion on Dental Office Management🦷✨

🗓 Friday, October 17, 2025
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 7800 N Mopac #115, Austin, TX 78759
🥪 Light lunch provided!

This interactive session brings together dental leaders, managers, and professionals to tackle real-world challenges in OSHA/HIPAA, HR, and Management. Learn, collaborate, and elevate your practice!

🎯 Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, grow, and lead with confidence.
👉 Register now — link in bio!

10/05/2025

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Feeling the pressure in a specialty dental office? Between urgent dental emergencies, anxious patients, and complex procedures, finding work-life balance can feel impossible.

Mari Allen, MAADOM, shares practical strategies to help dental office managers:
✅ Strengthen teamwork and communication
✅ Prioritize self-care to reduce stress
✅ Create a calming environment for patients
✅ Set healthy boundaries while staying flexible

With these tips, you can manage the chaos, prevent burnout, and provide top-notch care—all while protecting your own well-being.

👉 Read the full article: https://ow.ly/YUhP50X5Qlt

09/09/2025

We have to share the insight provided by our very own extraordinary member Mari Trigg Allen! Wonderful job!

💡 Training a new dental assistant? Whether they bring 20 years of experience or just 6 months, specialty offices know—every assistant needs structured training to succeed.

In her latest AADOM Member Article, Mari Allen, FAADOM, shares her proven step-by-step approach to onboarding and supporting new assistants so they feel confident, capable, and ready to elevate patient care.

👉 Read the full article: https://ow.ly/sWWr50WOBbU

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