There’s something powerful about watching a practice transform. Not just the numbers on a spreadsheet—though those matter—but the energy shift. The way a team moves from clocking in to buying in. The moment a dentist stops surviving ownership and starts loving it again.
This year, we’ve had the privilege of watching practices across the country do exactly that.
The Journey to Transformation
These aren’t overnight success stories. They’re the result of dentists and teams who committed to something bigger than quick fixes. They chose to build real leadership. To invest in culture. To tackle the systems and processes that had been holding them back. Each practice undertook a journey—sometimes messy, often challenging, always worth it.
And today? These practices are thriving. Not just in what they do, but in how they do it.
Their teams are engaged. Their leaders are confident. The energy in these offices is undeniable. You can feel it the moment you walk through the door. It’s the kind of success that’s built over time—one intentional decision, one solved challenge, one celebrated win at a time.
Rediscovering the Passion for Leadership
What’s remarkable isn’t just the progress these practices have made. It’s what their owners have rediscovered along the way: their passion for being a leader. For many, the daily grind had buried that passion under layers of stress, firefighting, and feeling out of control. But when you lead with intention, when you build systems that work and a culture that matters, something shifts. You regain control of your practice. And with that control comes clarity, confidence, and renewed purpose.
Every day becomes an opportunity to grow with purpose—not just reactively putting out fires, but proactively building something meaningful.
We couldn’t be prouder of these practices and the work they’ve done. And if you’re wondering whether this kind of transformation is possible for you, let their stories speak for themselves:
• From Clocking In to Buying In: How This Team Got It
• Don’t Just Survive Practice Ownership—Love It Again
• Beyond the Bottom Line: A Great Culture Leads to More Profit & Freedom
• Run Your Practice—Don’t Let It Run You
• I Stopped People-Pleasing & My Practice Took Off
Your Turn to Build Your Success Story
These practices prove what’s possible when you commit to growth. When you’re willing to look honestly at what’s not working and do the hard work to fix it: when you invest in yourself, your team, and your systems. If you’re ready to become your own success story, we’re here to help. Whether you’re looking
for individual 1:1 mentorship through ACT Pro Coaching or prefer the power of group learning with our To The Top Study Club, we’ll meet you where you are and help you build the practice you’ve always wanted.
Transform your practice today. Because a year from now, your story could be the one inspiring others.