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- Unleash the potential of cultural diversity to enhance team performance, creativity, and innovation.
- Combat bias in patient care.
- Uphold their stated values and mission, by prioritizing oral health equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.
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Leverage diverse perspectives and critical thinking to address complexity.
Meet Kristine Berry MSEC, CDE®
Kristine Berry is a highly skilled coach and inclusive leader who fosters generative, goal-focused conversations. Her expertise lies in empowering individuals and organizations to thrive and expand their impact through inclusive and intentional evidence-based modalities and competencies. With her authentic interpersonal approach, she has gained recognition as an award-winning international speaker, adept at leading audiences while creating an atmosphere that nurtures individual and business growth.
One of Kristine’s notable accomplishments is the establishment of the Dental Diversity and Inclusion Alliance—a collaborative network dedicated to assisting dental practices, groups, and spaces in effectively managing projects for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic planning and implementation. She aims to facilitate the meaningful integration of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging into corporate culture, fostering workplaces that empower every employee to grow, thrive, and contribute to greater employee engagement, retention, trust, and profitability.
As a visionary leader, Kristine has significantly impacted the dental industry, reaching over 60,000 readers monthly as the RDH eVillage Editorial Director at PennWell Corporation. She is the esteemed author of “Demystifying Smiles: Strategies for the Dental Team” and has contributed a chapter to the textbook “Mosby’s Dental Hygiene: Concepts, Cases, and Competencies, 2nd Edition.” In addition to her published works, Kristine has written numerous articles, developed continuing education programs, and shared insights through engaging blogs.
Kristine’s expertise has been recognized at various conferences, including GNYM, YDC, ADHA, IFDH, CMW, Under One Roof, AACD, and Sirona World, where she has presented her valuable insights and knowledge to diverse audiences. Her contributions to the field of dentistry and her commitment to fostering inclusive environments have made her a sought-after thought leader and speaker.
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Cluttered Environment, Cluttered Culture: How Your Space Reflects Your Practice’s Values
When I walk into some dental practices, I see signs of neglect—empty or unfinished operatories, oversized reception areas now feel deserted, operatories that store holiday decorations or unused equipment and former provider offices and meeting rooms that feel like the road not taken than vibrant and functional workspaces. Faded or outdated brochures for finance options,…
Why Mergers and Acquisitions Often Go Wrong
Mergers and acquisitions or alliances (M&A) are huge business deals that involve billions of dollars in and outside the dental industry. Despite the potential benefits of strategic alliances, it’s been found that 75-90% of M&A transactions fail. This mismanagement can lead to financial losses, destruction of value, human suffering, and residual trauma.In dentistry, it does…
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The Sting of Exclusion
How to foster a sense of belonging and engagement in your dental office. Only 21% of employees say they belong and are engaged at work. That leaves 79% who don’t feel a sense of belonging.1 They are experiencing the opposite of inclusion — the sting of exclusion.2 These employees are more likely to join the “quiet quitters” or become part of…
Land Acknowledgement
One meaningful way we are responsible stewards of the resources, spaces, and communities on these lands is by sharing this land acknowledgment. This brings added visibility to the complex and robust Indigenous history found throughout this area.
Our workplace is in Matthews, North Carolina, on the lands of the Waxhaw, Cheraw Catawba, and many other Tribes.
*Thank you, https://www.rhodesperry.com, for modeling this for your community members.