2026 Dental Trends Outlook: Your roadmap to smarter patient care, greater efficiency, and a more profitable practice.

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Event Details

February 17, 2026

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM MST

Webinar

Every patient relationship begins with a phone call. Long before treatment plans, insurance discussions, or clinical care, those early conversations help set the tone for a positive, well-supported patient experience. For the front desk, that means every ring matters — from new patient inquiries and scheduling to billing questions and last-minute changes. 

In this CE session, you’ll learn how to take control of the phones instead of letting them control you, with practical strategies that reduce stress, improve consistency, and help every call feel easier and more confident. 

What you’ll learn: 

  • How to create calm, professional, patient-focused calls, even during busy, high-volume days
  • How to handle price questions, frustrated callers, and schedule changes with confidence and clarity
  • How to organize call flow so fewer things fall through the cracks and your day runs more smoothly 

And don’t miss Dr. Pasco’s “7-Second Rule” — it’s the part everyone talks about, and once you hear it, you’ll never start a patient call the same way again.

About the Speakers

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Lindsay Abrams

Solutions Consultant I, Henry Schein One

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Lindsay Abrams

Solutions Consultant I, Henry Schein One

Lindsay Abrams has been adedicated professional in the dentalindustry since 2005. She began her career as a dental assistant and later earned her Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) license from The Ohio State University. After 19 years of experience in clinical dentistry, Lindsay transitioned to the technology side of the industry and joined Henry Schein One. In her current role as a Solutions Consultant, she serves as a subject matter expert for the company’s patient experience and analytics platforms, partnering with dental practices tooptimizeoperations and drive meaningful business outcomes. In addition, Lindsay serves on the advisory board at her local career center, where she speaks to dental assisting students to support and mentor the next generation of dental professionals.

Dr. Leslie Pasco

The Lifestyle Dentist

Dr. Leslie Pasco

The Lifestyle Dentist

Dr. Leslie Pasco, known as the Lifestyle Dentist, is a general dentist, practice management consultant, and speaker. She helps dentists regain control of their practices, break free from insurance constraints, and improve patient care while earning more and enjoying better work-life balance. Drawing from her own success, Dr. Leslie grew her practices to 7.5X revenue and completed over 25 office flips, increasing production by up to 50%.