Well, Hello there!
I'm Bren Evans RDA, MA
A dental leadership educator
and course provider
who believes you've
gotta build your knowledge
one concept at a time.
I'm just a girl who recognized she didn't have the know-how to lead when she was tossed into the managerial role. I needed tools, fast.
For over 30 years, I have had the incredible opportunity to engage in many corners of the dental industry. Having begun my dental career out of high school as an enthusiastic dental assistant, I slowly transitioned into reception, administration, management, education, and consulting. It has been quite a journey! Having been tapped to take on added managerial responsibilities as I transitioned through different roles, I was challenged by the fact that I did not have any education or experience in specific areas that were suddenly considered a part of my job description: leading meetings, maximizing human resources, conflict resolution, team-building, and endless other areas.To learn more, I went to tons of conventions, local dental society meetings, watched countless webinars, and read everything I could in all the dental journals. I NEVER said no to an educational event! I also sought out all the dental practice management gurus of my day to guide me.
But I found that there is a big difference between knowing what benchmarks and trends to track for business health versus leadership knowledge and ability. I needed so much more!
So, with a husband and three kids in tow (and a full-time job in an increasingly more challenging role), I decided to go back to college! Everyone thought I was nuts and I had my moments when I believed them! But, after countless courses and sleepless nights, I finally finished my undergrad and Masters in Leadership at BIOLA University. They don't call me "firegirl" for nothing! It was a ton of work, but as I studied I implemented and integrated what I learned. I honestly could not find an area in the dental practice where leadership did not serve as a foundation. That education and implementation allowed for growth, both personally and collectively in my practice. I fervently believe that every dental professional has leadership potential and the capacity to positively influence others within their sphere. But, it does take a commitment to your personal development!
That's why I am here to share it all with you!
Ultimately, these three decades have impressed upon me the value and expanse of leadership concepts such as shared vision, communication, core values, change processes, sustainability, diversity, strategy,
knowledge-sharing, and teamwork.
Now working to finish my doctorate in Leadership and having spent almost 14 years in formal education, I have amassed a unique skillset. I am hopeful that the DDS Leadership resources impress upon you the value of learning about leadership. I am confident that it will help you to grow in your personal and professional development...It certainly did in mine!
My Hobonichi planner, a Seth Godin book + my airpods
favorite TRAVEL memory
Living in NYC & walking the Camino de Santiago in Spain
probably listening to
NF or Max Richter
cocktail order
Muddled Jalapeño Margarita
myers-Briggs PERSONALITY test
INFJ- The Advocate
Never without
Fun Facts about me...
A few things I believe
Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever. ~Mathatma Gandhi
A few things I believe
Leadership is a journey, not a destination. It is a marathon, not a sprint. It is a process, not an outcome. ~John Donahoe
let's do this thing
Did We Just Become
Best Friends?
Something on your heart or troubling you in your workplace? Are you needing objective advice, words of wisdom,
or just a dental friend?
I am here for you!
Ask Me Anything
