Maggie Augustyn

Title: Beyond the drill: From struggle to success

Abstract:

In this captivating lecture, Dr. Augustyn, a seasoned dental professional, shares her remarkable story of turning a struggling practice, Happy Tooth, into a beacon of generational wealth. With raw honesty and inspiring vulnerability, she reveals the challenges, triumphs, and invaluable lessons learned along the way. Dr. Augustyn delves into key concepts, strategies, methodologies, and tools that propelled her practice from financial uncertainty to absolute abundance. She fearlessly addresses the pain points that plague many dental professionals, asking the tough questions and offering practical insights: How can I break free from the limitations of a stagnant practice? What would happen if I only had $100 in the bank? Is it possible to overcome that? From figuring out who you are to living your truth, she covers it all. Dr. Augustyn specializes in making your learning experience both empowering and enjoyable. You'll walk away with actionable wisdom and a renewed sense of purpose in your own dental journey.

Audience Take Away:

• Examine and disassemble fear associated with a failing practice by showing proof that change is possible
• Demonstrate how inspiration, motivation and guidance from our own tribe can be used as hope that success is not just imaginable but also achievable
• Encourage asking for help from coaches and consultants, as well as family, friends and colleagues
• Create an environment for honest conversation for both our challenges and celebrations

Biography:

Dr. Maggie Augustyn, FAAIP, FICOI is a Dawson trained practicing general dentist, owner of Happy Tooth, author and inspirational speaker. She also holds a faculty position with Productive Dentist Academy.  Augustyn reads, researches, writes, and speaks on the things that make us human, that make us hurt, and that make us come alive. Her personal mission is to ignite people towards a journey of a less tainted self-actualization. Though she has no intention of stepping away from holding a handpiece, she is joining a movement of promoting a paradigm shift in dentistry: a much-needed transition uniting what we experience inside the operatory and that which lies outside of it. She eloquently speaks on giving attention to the things that we suppress in the hopes of making us feel less alone and more connected. She evokes emotion in her audiences, awakening all to the beauty of our chosen paths. She has spoken for study club audiences and has also been a keynote to 300+ group of dental professionals. Dr. Augustyn is one of dentistry’s most prolific writers and a frequent contributor to AGD’s Dental Impact, Dentist Entrepreneur Woman, Dental Entrepreneur, and Dental Economics, DentistryIQ. She takes most pride in her role as a columnist of “Mindful Moments” at Dentistry. Maggie Augustyn has been nominated as Author of The Year at the Dental Festival. She has also been featured on various podcasts and lectures nationally teaching how to create a well-balanced initiative toward leading a fulfilling life as multidimensional humans.