Central Florida Dental Connection

01/16/2026

A message from Sean Hamel himself. If you haven’t purchased your ticket yet, there’s still time.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1907270560589?aff=oddtdtcreator

01/05/2026

🦷 Orlando Dental Community — This One’s for You! 🦷
Being seen isn’t enough anymore — your dental practice needs to be chosen.

Join Central Florida Dental Connection for an in-person marketing event designed for dentists, office managers, and team members involved in marketing. Learn how story-based marketing can help build trust, reduce patient fears, and set your practice apart.

✨ Chosen, Not Just Seen: Story-Based Marketing for Dental Practices
📅 Friday, January 23, 2026
🕔 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Once Upon a Creation | Clermont, FL
🎓 Earn 2 CE Credits
🍽️ Food & beverages provided
🎤 Featuring speaker Sean Hamel, sharing practical strategies you can start using right away.

🎟️ Get your tickets here:
👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1907270560589?aff=oddtdtcreator

📣 Bring your doctor, OM, or marketing team member — this event is perfect for anyone who helps grow the practice!

10/08/2025

Join us for our next CFDC Study Club Event! 🎉

📖 The Chosen Approach: Story-Based Marketing for Dental Practices with guest speaker Sean Hamel

🗓 Thursday, November 6, 2025

🕔 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

📍 Once Upon A Creation, Clermont, FL

Discover how to shift from feature-focused marketing to storytelling that connects with patients, eases fears, and inspires loyalty. ✨

🍴 Food & beverages provided | 🎓 Earn 2 CE credits
💳 $40 CFDC Members | $50 Non-Members

👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-chosen-approach-story-based-marketing-for-dental-practices-tickets-1685633959549?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/30/2025

🌟 Meet Brittney! 🌟

Brittney, a proud Winter Garden local, began her dental career after graduating from Central Florida Institute in 2013 with her Dental Assisting degree. In 2019, she expanded her skills by becoming a certified phlebotomist and continues to stay current through ongoing continuing education.

She joined AADOM in 2021 and took her leadership even further by becoming a board member in 2024.

When she’s not in the office, Brittney loves spending time with her family and enjoying the great outdoors. 🌿💙

09/26/2025

🎤 Next CFDC Study Club Event! 🎤

📌 Topic: The Chosen Approach: Story Based Marketing for Dental Practices
👨‍🏫 Speaker: Sean Hamel
📅 Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
🕔 Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Once Upon a Creation, Clermont, FL✨

Services don’t sell themselves—stories do.

✨Join us as we learn how to shift from feature-focused marketing to storytelling that eases patient fears, builds trust, and inspires loyalty.

✅ 2 CE Credits
✅ Food & Beverage Provided
✅ Networking with local dental leaders💳

Tickets:
🎟 $40 – CFDC Members
🎟 $50 – Non-Members

📲 Reserve your seat now—space is limited!

👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-chosen-approach-story-based-marketing-for-dental-practices-tickets-1685633959549?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/16/2025

Meet Nicole, our Public Relations Liaison. With eight years of experience in dentistry, Nicole has advanced from an entry-level Dental Assistant to Clinical Coordinator and now Office Manager. Her progression through multiple roles has given her a well-rounded perspective on both patient care and team leadership. A proud member of AADOM since 2021, Nicole was recently awarded her DAADOM designation at this year’s conference — a milestone that reflects her dedication to professional growth and excellence in dental practice management.

09/05/2025

🎉 Huge congratulations to our very own board member, Nicole Sperone, on achieving the highest distinction in AADOM – DAADOM! 🌟

We are so proud to have leaders on our board who are raising the bar and doing amazing things in dentistry. Nicole, your dedication and commitment inspire us all! 💙🦷

08/27/2025

Meet Tito Albino, MAADOM.

From humble beginnings in Philadelphia to becoming one of the most recognized leaders in dental practice management — Tito Albino is proof that resilience, passion, and perseverance open doors to success.

With 16 years in dentistry, Tito has worn nearly every hat in the field — from dental assistant to clinical and administrative leadership roles across community health centers, corporate dentistry, university faculty practice, and private practice. Through it all, he discovered his true calling: leading teams, building strong practice cultures, and delivering exceptional patient care.

In 2024, Tito earned the prestigious title of AADOM Office Manager of the Year and achieved his Mastership designation (MAADOM), cementing his reputation as a leader who inspires excellence. Today, he is celebrated for creating thriving teams, streamlining systems, and lifting others as he climbs.

08/25/2025

🌟 Meet Vanessa Escobar, DAADOM! 🌟

Vanessa has been leading the way at Winter Garden Smiles for over 13 years, helping grow the practice from a 2-chair start-up into a thriving 10-operatory office with nearly 30 team members—and she’s not stopping there as the practice expands toward 15 operatories!

As a Distinguished Fellow of AADOM (DAADOM) and President of the Central Florida Dental Connection (DPLN) board, Vanessa is passionate about creating opportunities for dental leaders to connect, learn, and grow together.

✨ Dedicated to operational excellence and patient-centered care, she inspires both her team and the dental community every day! 💙

08/15/2025

08/15/2025

✨ What an amazing night at our Central Florida Dental Connection, DPLN 4th Annual Round Table! ✨

Our dental community came together for an evening of celebration, connection, and idea-sharing. 🦷💬 It was inspiring to see so many colleagues exchanging strategies, building relationships, and lifting each other up.

One of the highlights of the evening was celebrating Tito Albino, AADOM’s 2024 Multi-Practice Office Manager of the Year 🎉—a well-deserved recognition for his exceptional leadership, dedication, and service to the dental profession.

A huge thank you to Media for capturing the energy and smiles of the evening 📸, and to Reed from AADOM for joining us as our special guest speaker. Your insight, passion, and leadership left us motivated and ready to take action! 🙌

We are also grateful to our amazing sponsors for making this event possible: AADOM, CareCredit, Burgos Media, Cherry, and Dental Tech Direct. 🧡

Here’s to more nights where we grow together, share openly, and celebrate the incredible professionals in our field.