Why 2026 Is the Turning Point

As dental groups plan for the year ahead, many are facing a pivotal operational decision: continue managing legacy, on-prem systems or transition to a cloud-based practice management platform.  

In this session, Dr. Jaleh Pourhamidi, Chief Operating Officer at Today’s Dental Network (TDN), shares the operational journey behind evaluating and selecting a cloud PMS across more than 35 multi-specialty practices. We’ll walk through how her team assessed cost, scalability, security, change management, and rollout readiness, and why Dentrix Ascend became the foundation for TDN’s next phase of growth.  

This conversation offers a real-world perspective on how to approach cloud evaluation and implementation without disrupting teams or patient care. 

Get ready to discover: 

• Insight into evaluating a cloud PMS, including financial, operational, and security considerations
• What to consider beyond features, such as rollout strategy, training, and internal alignment
• Why 2026 is a critical planning year for dental groups reassessing legacy systems
• How TDN approached standardization across 35+ practices while minimizing disruption
• Lessons learned that can help operators avoid common pitfalls during cloud transitions