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Dr. Popp
Dr. Matthew Popp is a native Texan, born in San Antonio, TX. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M University and a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio. He joined the Airforce and completed residency in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at the San Antonio Military Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Training Program. He went on to serve as chief of oral surgery at Nellis AFB in Las Vegas, NV for four years and also serving on faculty staff for the 1-year AEGD program. He then returned to Lackland AFB, serving on faculty staff for the San Antonio Military OMS Residency Program for another four years. Dr. Popp enjoys a full scope of oral surgery ranging from dentoalveolar and implants to facial cosmetics and corrective jaw surgery. He is a Diplomat to the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
60 Strategies in 3 Hours: Patient Experience, Marketing, Leadership & Team Building for Dental Practices
Date: 1/16/26
Where: Maggiano’s at the Domain
When: Check-in & Breakfast 8-9, Lecture 9:00-12:00
CE Credits- 3
Cost: $40
Learning Objectives:
- Learn diverse dental marketing strategies, from traditional to digital, that will encourage practice growth.
- Obtain the knowledge to choose team-building ideas that boost communication and trust.
- Gain the skills to acquire powerful video testimonials that showcase your practice’s success.
- Design a new patient experience that builds trust and drives long-term loyalty. 5. Enhance follow-up systems and communication strategies for greater engagement. 6. Leverage resources, tools, AI to prioritize, delegate, and communicate to lead effectively.
Bio: Minal Sampat is a Best Selling Author, Marketing Strategist, Social Media Coach, and Dental Hygienist. She was born in India, grew up in the U.S. Virgin Islands, went to college in NJ, lived in WA State, and just this year, moved to Indianapolis with her husband and an extensive shoe collection! She launched her first company by breaking a Guinness World Record and since then has helped 100s of dental practices and businesses with marketing strategies to grow production while reducing marketing expenses. Minal is also the founder of Marketologist™ – an online marketing training program and CE on the Beach™ – where she hosts Dental CE events on tropical islands! In June, it’s in Maui Hawaii! She is also the co-founder of the Pediatric Dental Marketing Course & Pediatric Dental Growth Summit! Minal’s marketing strategies have been featured in industry press AND on Forbes.com…not once, not twice…but 7 times in the last 5 years.
AOS Annual “Toothie on a Shelf” Contest!
- Have some fun with her & post your pics.
- Make sure to tag AOS and send us your flicks, From Dec. 1st to the 24th each one you send, Will enter you into a drawing for a prize to win.
- All the info for the contest is below, So get creative & let it show!
- Win a fun day/night at Holy Moly https://holeymoley.com/ 18 holes of miniture golf and 1 hour of karokee drinks and snacks for everyone!
- Be sure to move Pearlie around and post your pics/flicks on Facebook or Instagram and be sure to tag AOS! Your office will be entered for everyday you post and tag AOS!
- Award for Most creative scene gets lunch for your office!!
****Be sure to Keep Pearlie White in a safe place for our December annual “AOS Toothie on a Shelf”
Fricke Award Winner
Congratulations to Dr. Shwetha Ramanathan on winning the CADS New Dentist of the Year and The Fricke Mentoring Award from Austin Oral Surgery! This award is in memory of our friend and colleague Jim Fricke DDS. Jim had a passion for life, learning and deeply cared about sharing his wisdom in dentistry with young dentists.
Save the Date for the Lucy Hobbs Project 2026: March 6, 2026.
