Get out of your own echo chamber—and into the room with people who can help.
Connected Conversations bring independent ODs, practice managers, and subject matter experts together for practical, solution-oriented discussion on staffing, growth, operations, retail, and what’s changing across the industry.
Less webinar. More working session.
These virtual sessions are built to help you ask the question you’ve been sitting on, hear what other independent practices are doing, and walk away with clearer options and a smarter plan for what to do next.
We’re taking a pause on Connected Conversations as we shift our focus to hosting as many members as possible at our other events throughout the remainder of 2026—including locally held Study Groups and Vision Forward, with five dates and locations this year alone.
Where to connect next
Connected Conversations may be paused, but there are still plenty of practical ways to learn, ask questions, and hear what’s working for other IDOC members right now.
Study Groups
Join locally held conversations with fellow independent ODs and practice leaders. Step away from the day-to-day, compare notes, and leave with ideas you can put to work in your practice.
Vision Forward
Spend focused time working on the business—not just in it. Vision Forward brings owners and office managers together for discussion-driven planning, peer insight, and practical next steps.
Viewpoint
Find recaps and helpful resources from past Connected Conversations, visit the Experts Channel for common practice challenges, or start a conversation with your peers in Communities.
Nearly 30 conversations. Almost 300 members.
Over the last year, Connected Conversations have brought together nearly 300 ODs and practice managers across almost 30 sessions—covering everything from Building Your Brand to Self-Audits for Practice Accountability and Sales Improvement, and plenty of real-world challenges in between.
As an IDOC member, you can find many of those recaps and resources in Viewpoint. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, check the Experts Channel for guidance from IDOC’s in-house experts—or start a conversation in Communities, where your peers are ready to help.
