About Us

Join Our Local Community of Dental Management Professionals.

VISION

To achieve a professional networking environment through shared ideas and to expand our leadership strengths while helping grow our dental practice.

MISSION

To provide professional education and continuing education opportunities to office managers, administrative teams and other dental team members.

PURPOSE

To help support, encourage and learn while building a support system and camaraderie in the local dental community.

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Established in 2016

14 Members

in the Milton Area

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Endorsed by AADOM

BOARD MEMBERS

Patricia "Trish" Calhoun

President

Christa Helms

Vice President

Kari Greene

Treasurer

Rachel Eckstrand

Secretary

Allison Gilmore

Social Media

Trish Bass

Board Member

shirley pyrtiz

Board Member

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Testimonials

Being part of a DPLN means I’m always learning, growing, and—most importantly—never alone. I have the unwavering support and encouragement of my fellow DPLN members, along with the incredible AADOM tribe. It’s truly a one-of-a-kind support system, from our local meetings to the annual conference.

The ability to discuss challenges with other office managers and receive valuable feedback is just one of the many resources that make being part of a local DPLN so impactful. I can honestly say I wouldn’t be where I am in my career without this amazing network.

Trish Calhoun

Joining the NWFL DPLN has been an incredibly valuable experience for me as an office manager. Having a local group of like-minded professionals to connect with has made a huge difference in my career. It’s so beneficial to be able to talk through challenges and share experiences with others who truly understand the unique hurdles we face. The collective knowledge and years of experience from fellow office managers have been an incredible resource, offering advice and feedback that I can immediately apply to my practice.   In addition to the camaraderie and support from the group, DPLN brings in fantastic speakers who cover relevant and timely topics in the dental field. These presentations have helped me stay up-to-date on best practices, improve office operations, and continue to grow my career. The insights gained have not only benefited me professionally, but have also contributed to making my office run more smoothly and efficiently. DPLN has truly helped me take my career and my office to the next level, and I am so grateful for this amazing network!

Rachel Eckstrand

Being an AADOM member not only benefits Dental Office Managers, but anyone in the dental field. It is a great networking group that gives you access to a load of education and training, whether you are wanting to advance in your career, become more knowledgeable, stay up to date with all the changes, learn about new technology or meet some new friends in the field. I love being apart of all of those things: from local meetings to the yearly conference and being a part of a group that has so much to offer and cares. AADOM ROCKS!

Mindy Garcia

Once I became a member of AADOM, I know it was the right fit for me from the beginning. The camaraderie, continuing education course and the DPLN meetings have been such a blessing to me. When I became an office manager in 2022, I had no idea where to start and then I found AADOM and then I found my local tribe. The help has been tremendously.

Christa Helms

Joining NWFL DPLN has been invaluable to my growth as an office manager. Connecting with like-minded professionals who understand our unique challenges has provided invaluable support and insight.

The shared knowledge and experiences within this group have helped me improve office operations and navigate challenges more effectively. DPLN also brings in expert speakers on relevant dental topics, keeping me informed on best practices and industry trends. This network has truly enhanced my career and office efficiency, and I’m grateful to be part of such a supportive community!

Kari Greene

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Optimizing Team Meetings

Speaker: Lisa Copeland

  • Thursday, March 13, 2025

  • 5:30pm - 8:00pm

  • 5016 Grande Drive Unit 206, Pensacola, FL

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Speaker: Debi Carr

  • Thursday, June 12, 2025

  • 5:30pm - 8:00pm

  • 5016 Grande Drive Unit 206, Pensacola, FL

2025 AADOM Conference

AADOM

  • September 4th - 6th 2024

  • Kalahari Resort, Round Rock, Texas

ROundtable

Discussion

Moderator: Patricia "Trish" Calhoun

(MAADOM, President)

  • Thursday, September 11, 2025

  • 5:30pm - 8:00pm

  • 5016 Grande Drive unit #206 Pensacola, FL

TBA

Speaker: Laura Nelson & Heather Colicchio

  • Thursday, November 6th, 2025

  • 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Roundtable

discussion

Moderator: Patricia "Trish" Calhoun

(MAADOM, President)

  • Thursday, December 11, 2025

  • 5:30pm - 8:00pm

  • 5016 Grande Drive unit #206 Pensacola, FL

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We have members from:

  • Milton

  • Pace

  • Pensacola