Anne Duffy on What It Takes to Keep Great Women in Dentistry
In this episode of The Dental Economist Show, host CRO Mike Huffaker of Planet DDS speaks with Anne Duffy, founder and CEO of DeW Life (Dental Entrepreneur Woman). They talk about community, confidence, and what it takes to keep great women in dentistry.
Duffy is a registered dental hygienist and has spent nearly three decades building media for the dental profession. She is the publisher of Dental Entrepreneur magazine and host of the Just DEW It podcast.
DEW Life started after a phone call with a friend who had been told in a review that her smile was “insincere.” Within thirty minutes, Duffy had decided to launch a new magazine to celebrate women in dentistry. Ten years on, it has grown into a community of more than 500 women and 349 “dudes” who support them.
Duffy shares the ten principles behind DEW, from “good DEWs find good DEWs” to “be kind, don’t be a jerk.” She also explains why she still calls herself a hygienist first. The conversation looks at how assertive women are often seen as aggressive, and why so few women reach the CEO seat. Anne says DSO leaders can retain and promote women through ownership, coaching, and real chances to grow, and she explains why she thinks DSOs can be a strong career path for women dentists and team members.
Anne also previews the 8th annual DEW Life Retreat in Charlotte, which is also DEW Life’s 10th anniversary, and why she wants every attendee to arrive with a “host mindset.”
Building Community for Women in Dentistry
About The Dental Economist Show
Don’t miss insightful conversations with industry experts on the latest trends and top strategies to grow your DSO or dental group. Tune in to The Dental Economist Show each week as we meet at the intersection of profit and purpose.
Listen to the full podcast:
