Running a dental practice requires constant attention to patient care, team leadership, financial performance, and the decisions that shape your future. Excelleration Meetings with Ken Runkle™ give Paragon doctors dedicated time to step back from daily operations and focus on the business side of their practice.

Paragon implemented Excelleration in 2007 to help doctors accelerate toward practice excellence, their goals, and their larger ambitions. These regional, doctor-only meetings focus on the numbers, strategy, and decisions behind practice growth.

An Excelleration Meeting gives you time to ask important questions:

• What is working?
• Where are the opportunities?
• What needs to happen next?

The goal is greater clarity around your practice and practical ideas you can put into action.

Learn From Ken Runkle’s Dental Consulting Experience

Excelleration Meetings are led by Ken Runkle, Founder and President of The Paragon Program™ and a nationally sought-after speaker and consultant for dental professionals.

Ken has nearly 40 years of experience and has consulted with more than 1,000 dental practices throughout the country. His work focuses on practice development, profitability, leadership, personal development, and sustainable growth.

That experience brings valuable perspective to each meeting. Ken understands the opportunities and challenges that come with leading a dental practice and has spent decades helping dentists evaluate their numbers, make strategic decisions, and work toward greater practice success.

Excelleration Meetings give Paragon doctors the opportunity to learn directly from that experience while considering how proven strategies apply to their own practices.

Focus on the Numbers and Strategy Behind Your Practice

An Excelleration Meeting gives you dedicated time to work on your practice rather than in it.

Discussions can help you consider questions such as:

• What are my numbers telling me?
• Where are the greatest growth opportunities?
• What needs to change?
• Which priorities deserve my attention?
• What key decisions will move the practice forward?
• How do I continue working toward my long-term goals?

The meeting format encourages clarity and action. You can discuss best practices, evaluate different perspectives, brainstorm ideas, and identify action items that align with your practice’s current needs.

Learn From Other Paragon Doctors

Excelleration Meetings bring Paragon clients together for focused peer learning. Every practice has its own circumstances, but many dentists face similar questions about growth, financial performance, leadership, team building, and strategic planning.

Hearing how other doctors approach those challenges can provide a valuable new perspective. Attendees can exchange ideas, discuss successes and challenges, and learn from the experiences of other dental professionals.

The result is a focused environment where doctors can have meaningful conversations with a group of people who understand the responsibilities of practice ownership.

What to Expect at Our Excelleration Meetings

Excelleration Meetings are held regionally throughout the year, giving Paragon clients opportunities to participate without extensive travel.

Paragon recommends that doctors attend at least two to three Excelleration Meetings each year. Regular participation provides recurring opportunities to evaluate progress, revisit goals, and continue working toward practice growth.

Some Excelleration Meetings may also offer virtual participation. Paragon has livestreamed Ohio Excelleration Meetings, allowing doctors to participate in real time and access recordings afterward. Virtual availability varies by event.

Turn Ideas Into Action

The value of an Excelleration Meeting continues after the event.

You may return to your dental office with a clearer financial priority, a new leadership strategy, or a better understanding of what needs to happen next. Those ideas can become conversations with team members, topics for team meetings, or specific action items for your practice.

Your Paragon Consultant can help connect what you learn at an Excelleration Meeting with the ongoing work inside your practice. This creates a practical connection between peer learning, strategic planning, and implementation.

Excelleration Meetings are one part of the larger Paragon Program™, working alongside consulting, the 7% Solution, client-only events, and Paragon’s Resources directory.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can attend an Excelleration Meeting?

Excelleration Meetings are doctor-only events for Paragon clients. They focus on practice development, leadership development, personal development, and continued growth.

What makes Excelleration Meetings with Ken Runkle™ valuable?

Ken Runkle brings approximately 40 years of dental consulting experience and has consulted with more than 1,000 dental practices. His experience allows Paragon doctors to learn from someone who has spent decades helping dentists evaluate practice performance, profitability, leadership, and growth.

How often should I attend an Excelleration Meeting?

Paragon recommends attending at least two to three Excelleration Meetings each year. Consistent participation gives you regular opportunities to step back from daily operations, evaluate your progress, and continue working toward your goals.

How are Excelleration Meetings different from other Paragon Events?

Excelleration Meetings are doctor-only events focused on your practice as a whole, including numbers, growth, strategy, and key decisions. Roundtables focus on specific topics or peer groups, while Paragon Academies provide hands-on training for the entire dental team. Local Study Clubs provide opportunities for doctors to connect with other Paragon clients in their region.

Can I attend an Excelleration Meeting virtually?

Some Excelleration Meetings offer virtual participation. Availability varies by event, so review the details for the specific meeting you plan to attend.

Get in Touch

To learn more about upcoming Paragon Excelleration Meetings with Ken Runkle, contact us at 866-695-0658 or office@theparagonprogram.com. Or, simply click on the meeting dates below to get additional details.