Event Details

DDDS Volunteers

Women in Dentistry Joint Mtg Detroit & Oakland Dental Societies

Joint Oakland/ Detroit Women in Dentistry Event

Thursday, October 15, 2026

πŸ“ Location: Somerset Inn in Troy, MI
Hosted in collaboration with the Oakland County Dental Society and Detroit District Dental Society


Title: β€œMove Better, Feel Better, Practice Better: A Hands-On Health Lab”

Presented by Susan Brimacombe, MS, ATC




Join us for an interactive, hands-on session focused on improving movement, your health, and elevating clinical practice. This engaging workshop will provide practical strategies you can immediately apply in your professional setting.

The Oakland County Dental Society and Detroit District Dental Society Women in Dentistry Committee invite you to join us for an engaging evening focused on wellness, longevity, and performance in clinical practice.


β€œHealth, Longevity & Performance for Women in Dentistry”

An Interactive Lecture & Lab (live demonstrations)

Featuring Susan Brimacombe, MS, ATC

πŸ“… Thursday, October 15, 2026
πŸ“ Somerset Inn
2601 W. Big Beaver Rd.
Troy, MI

Evening Schedule

πŸ•  5:30 PM – Registration, Refreshments & Announcements
🍽️ 6:00 PM – Dinner
🎀 6:30 PM – Presentation

Course Objectives

Participants will:

β€’ Recognize musculoskeletal risk factors unique to women in dentistry.
β€’ Understand how operator and patient positioning affect long-term health.
β€’ Learn practical strategies to prevent and manage pain.
β€’ Practice chairside mobility and postural strengthening exercises.

πŸŽ“ 2 CE Credits
πŸ’² Registration Fee: $75
πŸ“Œ Dental Students Attend Free (Sponsored by the Michigan Dental Association)



🍽 Dinner Selections


Please select one entrΓ©e for yourself and each guest:


β€’ Baked Salmon
β€’ Herb-Crusted Chicken
β€’ Vegetarian Lasagna


Registration Deadline

Please respond by October 7, 2026.

To register, please provide:

  • Name (Dr.)

  • Guest Name (if applicable)

  • Email Address

  • Total Amount Submitted

  • Dinner Selection

  • Guest Dinner Selection (if applicable)

We hope you will join us for this informative and interactive evening dedicated to improving health, longevity, and performance for women in dentistry.


Questions call 313.337.4900