The Future of Organized Dentistry & Advocacy | Humpday Happy Hour™ with Dr. Jonathan Vogel

What does the future of organized dentistry look like and what will it take to make membership truly valuable to dentists? This week on Humpday Happy Hour™, the DINKs welcome Dr. Jonathan Vogel, a Dallas-based dentist, practice owner, and passionate advocate for the future of organized dentistry. A 2018 graduate of UT Houston School of Dentistry, Dr. Vogel has been deeply involved in organized dentistry at the local, state, and national levels, including serving as an American Dental Association delegate and participating in ADA councils, committees, and task forces focused on advocacy, access to care, the new dentist experience, and the future of the profession. In this conversation, we'll dive into some of the biggest issues facing dentistry today, including: 🦷 ADA policy, legislation, and regulation 🦷 Student debt and the new dentist experience 🦷 Access to care and the dental workforce shortage 🦷 Insurance reform and major challenges facing the profession 🦷 The value of organized dentistry and membership 🦷 Advocacy and the role of organized dentistry in major litigation 🦷 Practice ownership and marketing Dr. Vogel also brings a unique perspective on organizational governance and financial stewardship through his role as Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Committee for Resource Center, a major Dallas nonprofit. If you've ever wondered where organized dentistry is headed, or what dentists can do to help shape its future, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. 📅 Wednesday, September 9, 2026 ⏰ 8:00 p.m. ET 📍 Humpday Happy Hour™