Q3 2026 Dentrix Ascend Town Hall

Katie C. Poulsen’s 22-year dental journey embodies clinical expertise, leadership, communication advocacy, tech marketing, writing, and podcasting. Raised in a dental family, Katie’s 14-year dental hygienist role is complemented by a Master’s in Professional Communication. Transitioning to tech, she has excelled in Dental Tech as a customer and product marketer for companies like Dental Intelligence and VideaHealth, and she now serves as a product marketer at Henry Schein One, shaping strategies that drive innovation across dental practice management solutions.

As a Henry Schein One Solution Consultant Engineer, Annie leverages data to help practices operate successfully and profitably. She also has extensive experience as a Dentrix and Dentrix Ascend Trainer and Consultant. Annie has worked in the dental industry for over 23 years, also holding management and clinical roles in the dental office throughout that time. 

Kara Bean is a Solutions Consultant Engineer at Henry Schein One. Her career in dentistry began over 28 years ago when she started as a dental assistant. Quickly, she transitioned into an administrative role. Working in a dental practice provided her with the foundation for her journey in the dental industry. In 2005, she became a certified software trainer and practice management consultant before joining the team at Henry Schein One in 2021. Today, she specializes in revenue cycle management processes, collaborating with the Henry Schein One teams and dental organizations to streamline operations and enhance financial performance.