Built by a dental office manager, for dental office managers
This community exists because Cher knew firsthand what it felt like to navigate the demands of dental practice management without a real support network — and decided to change that.
Where this all began
Managing a dental office is one of the most demanding — and often most invisible — roles in healthcare. You're the one keeping the schedule, the staff, the patients, and the practice owner all moving in the same direction. And yet, for most dental office managers, there's no built-in community. No room to ask questions without judgment. No peers who truly understand the weight of the role.
Cher built Dental Connection of Northern California to fill that gap. After years in dental office management, she understood that the best resource for a dental office manager isn't a manual or a seminar — it's another dental office manager who's been through it.
This community is rooted in Northern California, built on real relationships, and designed to grow alongside the people in it. Whether you're navigating a staffing challenge, looking for a fresh perspective on patient experience, or simply want to connect with someone who gets it — this is your place.
Cher P.
President, Dental Connection of Northern California
Cher's path into the world of dentistry was nontraditional. Her passion and formal education is rooted in the arts, where she studied Art History and Museum Management and worked in public relations. Her passion in education and system building eventually led her to dental practice management at Golden State Dental Co.
She is a fellow and active member of the American Association of Dental Office Managers (AADOM) and serves as the president of Dental Connection of Northern California. She is also an active member of Sacramento District Dental Society (SDDS), and has served on the CE committee and membership committees. In spring of 2026 she served as the chairwoman on the membership committee.
Cher currently manages several Golden State Dental Co. locations in Sacramento, Roseville, and Folsom, bringing her unique management skills to the art of dentistry.
Credentials & affiliations
- AADOM Fellow & Active Member
- Sacramento District Dental Society (SDDS)
- CE & Membership Committee Member
- Membership Committee Chairwoman, Spring 2026
- Golden State Dental Co. — Sacramento, Roseville & Folsom
Meet the officers
Vice President
Ali F.
Secretary
Marl S.
Public Relations
Victoria J.
Sponsorship Director
Gabriela S.
To cultivate a collaborative community where dental leaders can connect, grow, and thrive together.
Through meaningful relationships, shared experiences, and open dialogue, we create opportunities to strengthen leadership skills, exchange ideas, and navigate the challenges facing today's dental practices.
By learning from one another and sharing practical strategies, we aim to elevate practice performance, inspire professional growth, and ultimately enhance the patient experience.
Our purpose is simple: to connect, collaborate, and grow together.
Connection first
Every relationship in this community starts with genuine connection. We're not a directory or a job board — we're a network built on trust and shared experience.
Rooted in Northern California
This community is intentionally local. The relationships you build here are with people in your region — people you might collaborate with, learn from, or lean on for years to come.
No judgment, just support
This is a space where you can ask the questions you can't ask anywhere else. We believe in honest, supportive conversation — the kind that actually helps.
Ready to be part of something?
If this sounds like the community you've been looking for, we'd love to hear from you.
Reach outThis community is right for you if…
- You manage or co-manage a dental practice in Northern California
- You want honest peer conversations, not just resources
- You're open to both giving and receiving support
- You believe connection makes the work better