February 19, 2026, 6:00 PM
Addison Village Club, 8150 Stadium Pkwy, Melbourne, FL 32940
Ron Harrison—The Fight for Talent: Drilling Down to the Root of Hiring Issues
This program focuses on addressing the unique recruiting challenges within the dental industry, drawing parallels to the tech market's evolution during the dot-com era. Ron Harrison, CEO and
Founder of Sage DRO, leverages nearly three decades of experience in recruiting to explore how growing investment in Dental Service Organizations (DSOs), a tight labor pool, and the rise
of remote work have created hiring pressures for solo practitioners and smaller dental offices. The presentation covers the current state of the dental workforce, including labor shortages, wage discrepancies, and increasing turnover rates, while highlighting actionable solutions to compete with larger DSOs. Ron will outline practical, fast-paced hiring processes and team-empowering strategies that help level the playing field. From creating a positive candidate experience to involving the head dentist in recruitment, Ron emphasizes the importance of a streamlined, empowering approach to attract and retain talent. The session includes interactive discussions where participants analyze market conditions they can and cannot control, and craft key selling points to make their practices stand out.