Allison Norris

Allison Norris is the Founder and CEO of The Dentele Group, a boutique recruiting and talent advisory firm specializing in non-clinical leadership, operations, sales, and executive roles within the dental and dental technology industries. With a rare background that spans clinical dentistry, operations, and entrepreneurship, Allison brings a deeply informed, results-driven approach to recruiting. After leaving clinical dentistry in 2018, she leveraged her firsthand experience inside practices and startups to build a firm that prioritizes long-term fit, measurable impact, and human-centered leadership—not just filling seats. Allison is known for her concierge, white-glove recruiting model and her ability to translate clinical experience into scalable business leadership. She partners closely with founders, DSOs, and dental tech companies to build high-performing teams that drive growth, improve retention, and protect culture. Her work is rooted in data, operational KPIs, and a clear understanding of how people, process, and performance intersect in dentistry. Under her leadership, The Dentele Group has been recognized by Top Talent with nominations for Recruiting Agency of the Year and Startup Agency to Watch, reflecting the firm’s rapid growth and reputation for excellence. Beyond recruiting, Allison is a trusted advisor, mentor, and thought leader in the dental industry. She is passionate about helping clinicians transition into non-clinical careers, elevating leadership standards in dentistry, and challenging outdated hiring practices that contribute to burnout and turnover.