Session Details
Date & Time
Monday, September 14, 2026, 10:45 AM - 11:25 AM
Name
03. Building Internal Training Pipelines That Actually Work
Session Type
Panel
Speakers
- Curtis Swogger, Chief Executive Officer, North Pittsburgh Oral Surgery
- Cyrus Lee, DMD, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Dental Director, Permanente Dental Group
- Jaime Burks, Consultant and Chief Executive Officer, Burks Dental Consulting
- Tarun Agarwal, DDS, Founder and Dentist, Raleigh Dental Arts
Description
As workforce shortages persist, organizations are investing in internal training to build talent from within. This panel explores what separates effective pipelines from failed programs, examining curriculum design, mentorship, career pathways, and measurement. Leaders share lessons learned on creating scalable training models that improve retention, readiness, and long-term workforce stability.



