When I look back at where I was when I first met you compared to where I am now, there is no question that you have played a meaningful part in that growth. You have challenged me, encouraged me, believed in me, and —probably most importantly —you have shown me what it looks like to genuinely care about another person’s growth. You have influenced me far beyond dentistry. Yes, I’ve learned an incredible amount from you clinically, but the lessons that have stuck with me the most have been about how to approach dentistry, how to treat people, how to carry yourself, and how to continually strive to become better. You’ve given me perspectives that I know will stay with me throughout my career. There have been plenty of moments during residency when I’ve questioned myself or wondered whether I was where I was supposed to be. Having people like you in my corner has made a tremendous difference. Your willingness to invest your time, knowledge, and energy into me is something I will never take for granted. Thank you for believing in me, challenging me, teaching me, and being someone I can genuinely look up to. I’m incredibly grateful our paths crossed, and I hope that someday I can have the kind of positive impact on another young dentist that you have had on me.

Alan’s presentation was engaging, thought provoking, and incredibly relevant to the challenges we face as clinicians and practice leaders. His ability to combine real-life experiences with practical lessons kept our group engaged throughout the evening and generated some great discussion. Our members truly enjoyed having him. I would enthusiastically recommend Alan to any study club, dental organization, or professional group. He is the kind of speaker who leaves an impact long after the presentation is over, and I would welcome him back to our group without hesitation.

I’d like to let you all know what it’s like to have the pleasure of having a coaching call with Dr. Stern. As I navigate my next chapter outside of clinical dentistry, I’ve been trying to figure out what comes next. Alan helped me see a path forward, make a valuable connection, and, perhaps most importantly, clear my mind so I could focus on the next steps. Alan is incredibly positive and encouraging, and he speaks from his own experience as a dentist and practice owner. That perspective made our conversation especially meaningful. He understands the challenges of dentistry and the many possibilities that exist beyond the clinical practice. Sometimes, you don’t need someone to tell you what to do. You need someone who can listen, ask the right questions, and help you see possibilities you might not have considered. Alan did exactly that. Thank you, Alan, for your generosity, insight, and encouragement. I’m excited to put our conversation into action and I am so grateful you you helped put me on this path. If you’re looking for thoughtful coaching from someone who genuinely wants to help you move forward, I highly recommend connecting with him.

Working with Dr. Stern has been transformative for both my personal growth and my career as a dentist and practice owner. His insight, coaching, and ability to challenge my thinking have helped me lead with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose.

When I reached a crossroads in my dental profession, I was fortunate enough to have the guidance and wisdom of Alan to help me navigate this journey. He has played an instrumental and key role in my successful outcome of acquiring my own practice, and I couldn’t be more grateful for his involvement in my career!

Alan has been instrumental in helping me navigate some challenging stages of my career. As an associate without family members in the field, I often questioned whether I was making the right decisions. Alan helped me clarify what truly matters to me at this stage of my career, easing much of the anxiety that comes with starting out as a dentist. After feeling unhappy in several practices, he helped me gain perspective on my short- and long-term priorities and align them with my personal life, ultimately leading me to a practice that made me love dentistry again. Thank you, Alan!

Conversations with Alan are natural, honest, and quite spot-on, towards a goal with actionable items. It doesn’t feels transactional or like he’s doing it just for the money —he genuinely cares to outcomes and progress. He’s flexible in various ways not just scheduling, &open to different approaches, also resourceful at connecting us with the right people to get past bottlenecks.

Talking with Alan helped me slow down, breathe, and see myself clearly again. His mentorship changed how I lead, how I think, and how I show up for my team.

When I think of 2025 and how much I’ve grown professionally, I think of the impact you made. I am very thankful for your coaching