Grapevine, Texas — July 23–26, 2026
GPS Dental recently welcomed doctors, team members, industry partners, and dental professionals to the 4th Annual GPS Dental Summit at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas.
This year’s Summit centered around the theme “Guided by Purpose. United by Direction.” The three-day event brought together education, continuing education opportunities, and meaningful conversations with industry experts and partners. Attendees explored new strategies, products, and services while gaining insights they can take back to their practices.
The Summit also created opportunities to connect and celebrate beyond the classroom. From the opening evening at Riverwalk Cantina to the Vendor Cocktail Hour and Casino Night at Glass Cactus, attendees had plenty of opportunities to network, relax, and strengthen relationships.
Celebrating Our GPS Doctors
New this year, GPS Dental introduced a Doctor Awards Program to recognize and celebrate the doctors who go above and beyond in their practices and continue to make a meaningful impact across our organization. The awards were created to show our appreciation for the dedication, leadership, and commitment our doctors demonstrate every day, both within their practices and as representatives of GPS Dental.
We were proud to recognize the following doctors for their outstanding contributions:
- GPS Legacy Leadership Award – Dr. Chuck Pierson, Wichita Family Dentistry, Wichita, KS
- Mentor of the Year – Dr. El-Ghadi, Sound Dentistry, New Bedford, MA
- Rising Leader Award – Dr. Wade Troyer, Bolt Family Dental, Brownsburg, IN
- Patient Experience Excellence Award – Dr. John Durling, ADC Dental, Joplin, MO
- Culture & Team Excellence Award – Dr. Ronald Bailey, Stillwater and Associates, Bangor, ME
- Operational Excellence Award – Dr. Kori & Dr. Everhart, K&E Advanced Dentistry, Middletown, OH
- Operational Excellence Award – Dr. Matt Neely, Neely Dental Team, Vandalia, OH
- Community Impact Award – Dr. John Bocchi, Sierra Smiles, Reno, NV
The 2026 GPS Dental Summit showcased the strength of our organization and the people who make it what it is. We came together to learn, connect, celebrate, and grow.
We are grateful to everyone who attended, presented, sponsored, and helped make this year’s Summit a success.
Thank you to our GPS doctors and industry partners for making the 4th Annual GPS Dental Summit one to remember!