Women in DSO®
Women in DSO® is an industry non-profit that was founded with the mission to highlight and support contributions of women in Dental Support Organizations - by creating a platform to grow and empower women leaders in DSOs.[1]
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Mission
Essentially, Women in DSO’s mission is to advance women leaders in the DSO space. The community offers members the opportunity to join committees that interest them, industry related events, engaging and ongoing conversations on industry topics, professional coaching, and access to job boards to empower professional growth. Some of the members of Women in DSO include progressive industry groups, leaders, product groups and association partners.[2]
History
Women in DSO® was Created in 2019 by Dr. Aman Kaur - an industry leader with many years of dental industry experience. Since its inception, Women in DSO® has grown year over year. As this organization grows, it continues to be committed to serve as a space that advances and promotes bright women leaders across the DSO industry.[3][4]
Partnerships
In 2020, Dentsply Sirona, the American dental equipment manufacturer[5] and eAssist Dental Solutions linked up with Women in DSO as founding industry partners.[6]
Women in DSO® has also partnered with Rania Anderson, Global Gender Parity and DEI Expert - Author, Speaker and Executive Coach, to develop Male Allyship program. This is a deep-dive 6-month program that will enable executive and senior leaders to improve their organization's success through increased diversity, equity and inclusion.[7]
Services
WinDSO® Mentorship
WinDSO® mentorship is a Member Exclusive service. Women mentoring women is so important—it helps them gain access to opportunities and cultivates their confidence in an often still male-dominated business environment. In this program both sides of the mentorship spectrum are connected – mentors and mentees. This therefore creates a diversified leadership team open to discussing multiple perspectives that improves decision-making and strengthens the organization to face the challenges of the future.[8]
WinDSO® exChange Circles
WinDSO® exChange Circles are a showcase of thought leadership. These sessions are designed to build awareness and set professional goals with subject matter important to professional growth as a leader in DSO. With gatherings set at a bi-monthly cadence Women in DSO® members have multiple opportunities to leverage their careers accordingly.[9]
WinDSO® emPower Networking
WinDSO® emPower Networking events are an opportunity for members to experience a high impact educational session in a condensed format. These sessions are 45-minute live, online events that begin with a topic presented by an expert in the field, followed by a 10-minute Q&A and an open dialogue amongst participants, led by a facilitator. Participants leave these sessions with tangible, actionable ideas and resources from their peers and mentors. They also gain resources and contacts with which they can professionally develop their career.[10]
WinDSO® Male Allyship program
Women in DSO's Male Allyship Program is a transformative, leading-edge initiative that enlists and equips men to be gender and equity-allies, and advocates in partnership with women.[11]
See also
- Dental service organizations
- Women in dentistry
- Women in dentistry in the United States
- List of dental organizations
References
- ↑ David Burger,"Women in DSO leader to share strategies in SmileCon panel discussion". adanews.ada.org. 6 October 2022. https://adanews.ada.org/ada-news/2022/october/women-in-dso-leader-to-share-strategies-in-smilecon-panel-discussion/. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
- ↑ "Women in DSO Inaugural Conference 2022". groupdentistrynow.com. 11 March 2022. https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/women-in-dso-inaugural-conference-2022/. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
- ↑ "Women In Dso Founder Joins Tab32 Board". orthodonticproductsonline.com. 8 March 2022. https://orthodonticproductsonline.com/industry-news/company-news/women-in-dso-founder-joins-tab32-board/. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
- ↑ "The Group Dentistry Now Show: The Voice Of The DSO Industry – Episode 118". dentistrytoday.com. https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/dso-group-blog/the-group-dentistry-now-show-the-voice-of-the-dso-industry-episode-118/. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
- ↑ "Launching New Partnership with Women in DSO: Dentsply Sirona as a founding partner to support women in leadership positions". dentsplysirona.com. https://www.dentsplysirona.com/en-us/company/news-and-press-release-detail-page.html/content/dam/master/news/en/corporate-news/2021/launching-new-partnership-with-women-in-dso--dentsply-sirona-as-. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
- ↑ "eAssist Dental Solutions Joins Women in DSO as Founding Industry Partner". dentistrytoday.com. 9 March 2023. https://www.dentistrytoday.com/eassist-dental-solutions-joins-women-in-dso-as-founding-industry-partner/. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
- ↑ "Rania Anderson to Present at Empower and Grow 2023". womenindso.org. 21 January 2023. https://womenindso.org/%23windso-%E2%80%A2-blog/f/rania-anderson-to-present-at-empower-and-grow-2023-march-8-10?blogcategory=growth. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
- ↑ "THE WOMEN IN DSO MENTORSHIP PROGRAM". womenindso.org. 21 January 2023. https://womenindso.org/mentorship. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
- ↑ "Women in DSO® proudly presents EXCHANGE CIRCLES". womenindso.org. 21 January 2023. https://womenindso.org/exchange-circles. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
- ↑ "WinDSO® emPower Networking". womenindso.org. 21 January 2023. https://womenindso.org/empower-networking. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
- ↑ "INTRODUCING THE WOMEN IN DSO MALE ALLYSHIP PROGRAM". womenindso.org. 21 January 2023. https://womenindso.org/male-allyship-program. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
