Dr. John Meis

John Meis, DDS, FAGD, DICOI is a fourth-generation dentist and trusted mentor to over 4,439 dental practitioners. He’s an international speaker, mentor, coach, and author. He is an innovator in the areas of practice management and marketing as well as the development of leaders and their teams. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of TheTeam Training Institute, the CEO of SmartChoice DSO, and the CEO of Spark DentalNetwork.

As a dentist, Dr. Meis excelled as a top 1% producer in the United States. His practice tripled in just four short years -- multiplying one practice into an astonishing twelve. Dr.Meis has been actively involved with 319 dental practices in five countries to date, serving them with cutting-edge leadership training and practice growth strategies.

Wendy Briggs

Wendy Briggs, RDH is a practicing hygienist, strategic advisor, speaker, trainer, consultant, coach, product developer, and author. She is the President and Founder of Hygiene Diamonds as well as the President and Co-Founder of The Team Training Institute.

Wendy’s excellence as a hygienist and patient care advocate has directly influenced more than 3,718 dental practices in 12 countries. She has a proven track record of supporting dentists, hygienists, and their teams in increasing patient care and doubling hygiene production, many of which are among the biggest and fastest-growing practices in the United States and Australia.

Heather Driscoll

Heather Driscoll is the Director of Group Practices & Special Markets at The Team Training Institute and the Co-Founder of the Spark Dental Network. She's been a leader in the dental community since the early 2000’s.  At the end of 2017, she followed her entrepreneurial spirit and co-founded Smart Choice Dentistry with Dr. John Meis, a small Dental Service Organization (DSO).

Previously, she served as the Vice President of Operations for Mortenson Dental Partners. She was responsible for the daily operations and leadership development in 120+ practices throughout the United States and was responsible for over $175 M annual patient care revenue.

Heather has supported over 50 practices throughout the US and Canada with personalized business coaching, leadership and team development.

Jim Philhower

Jim Philhower has been presenting to audiences for over 20 years. He brings meaningful, impactful presentations spoken from the heart and sprinkled with humor. Jim has over 35 years experience in sales and leadership. He incorporates the hard-earned lessons he’s learned along the way into his presentations.

Jim also integrates the legacy of his late son, Cole, in everything he does. This remarkable young man, wise beyond his years, impacted the life of his family, friends, coaches, teachers, and even other parents. Jim shares these principles Cole taught him with his audiences. In doing so, Jim succeeds in spreading the light of Cole’s life a little further, making it a little brighter with each life he touches.

Kevin Burniston

Kevin Burniston serves as the Chief Operating Officer for The Team Training Institute. He leads the coaches and the team in serving dental practices around the US and Canada. Kevin is also a vibrant speaker with a passion for connecting with dentists and motivating the whole team.

Kevin's career in dentistry began as a sales representative, visiting dental offices. He's watched dentists cling to the mindset that to grow and help more people, they have to work harder. His goal at The Team Training Institute is to leave a legacy of providing the current generation of dentists the same ownership opportunities and career satisfaction as previous generations of dentists enjoyed.