DeW Life is officially launching our Charlotte Regional Network!
Join us Thursday, October 22 for our first Charlotte Regional Meet-Up, hosted by Anne Duffy and Dr. Riddhi Patel, two women who believe strongly in creating spaces where women can connect, learn from one another and build relationships that extend beyond an event.
Anne Duffy is the founder and CEO of Dental Entrepreneur Woman (DeW Life), which she founded nearly 10 years ago to create greater connection, visibility and opportunity for women across dentistry. An entrepreneur, author, speaker and longtime dental industry leader, Anne has spent her career bringing people together and helping women find their voice, build relationships and grow as leaders.
Dr. Riddhi Patel is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, entrepreneur and founder of Harmony Oral & Facial Surgery and Harmony Dental Implants & Oral Surgery, serving the Charlotte and Tega Cay communities. She is also the founder of the Women in Dentistry study club and director of Carolina Collaborative, a Seattle Study Club affiliate. Riddhi is passionate about entrepreneurship, mentorship and bringing women in dentistry together to learn from and support one another.
We’re bringing women together for a casual evening of networking and conversation, along with brief talks from Rachel Wall and Tenley Desjardins. Corient is generously hosting us at their Charlotte office, with light bites, wine and beer throughout the evening.
While DeW Life is rooted in dentistry, you don’t have to be a dentist—or even work in dentistry—to join us. This Meet-Up is open to women across dentistry, healthcare, business, entrepreneurship and leadership who want to meet other women in Charlotte, expand their network and build relationships locally.
This is the first of what we hope will become quarterly Charlotte Regional Meet-Ups, giving women in our area a consistent opportunity to connect, learn from one another and build stronger relationships right here in our own community.
Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 6:30–8:30 PM ET
Corient | 4201 Congress Street, Suite 240, Charlotte, NC 28209
Women only. RSVP required. Space is limited.