Monica "moe" Anderson, DDS, DBA, FICD
TEDx Speaker | Communications & Leadership Strategist | Author | Healthcare Consultant
Dallas, Texas, United States
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Dr. Monica “mOe” Anderson, DDS, DBA is a dentist, TEDx speaker, and award-winning podcast host who has been inspiring audiences for more than three decades. Known for her top-ranked TEDx Talk on Unconscious Bias, she blends humor, heart, and hard data to ignite conversations about communication, leadership, and health equity.
She has delivered high-impact keynotes and workshops to organizations such as Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, Aetna, National Network for Oral Health Access, American Academy of Dental Group Practice, the University of Minnesota, the American Association of Dental Consultants, the U.S. Department of Defense, the National Association of Purchasing Management, LSU, TCU, Girl Scouts, OKC Urban League, Healthcare Businesswomen's Association, Americredit Corporation, U.S. Department of Justice, American Association of Dental Consultants and Rotary International.
A licensed dentist and Senior Dental Consultant for a global Fortune 500 financial services organization, Dr. mOe brings lived experience and rare insight into how systems, stories, and social determinants intersect in healthcare. Her career spans private practice, corporate leadership, and community advocacy, including founding the nonprofit Drop the Drugs, Inc., which promotes safe medication disposal.
The bestselling author of eight books and host of the globally ranked podcast Perpetual mOetion with Dr. mOe Anderson, she has been featured in national magazines and media outlets, testified on access to care before legislative bodies, and given workshops on global stages. Whether delivering a keynote on inclusive leadership and cross generational communication or moderating a panel on resilience and life balance, Dr. mOe’s mix of expertise and authenticity transforms audiences long after the applause.
Available for keynotes, workshops, panels, and SME interviews. Reach out to book or collaborate.
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Laughter Is the Best Medicine: Unlocking the Health Benefits of Humor
Humor isn’t just a mood-booster—it’s a high-impact lever for wellness, resilience, and performance. Drawing from three decades of clinical, speaking, and leadership experience, Dr. mOe shows audiences how to use evidence-based techniques to inject intentional humor into high-stress environments and drive measurable health outcomes. Attendees will walk away with:
Three science-backed ways humor improves physical and mental health
Tactical tools to create psychologically safe spaces that welcome humor (even in serious settings)
A mini action plan to integrate humor into daily work, team culture, or patient engagement
Format: Workshop or Keynote
Duration: 45–60 minutes (or 90 minutes for interactive workshop)
Inclusive Leadership: The Impact of Diversity on Performance, Culture, and Employee Retention
There are up to 5 generations in today’s workplace. They have key
differences in culture, motivation, and goals. In this fun, practical
workshop, learn to create a more positive culture in your office while attracting and retaining top talent.
Participants should be able to
• Define the 5 generations in today’s workplace
• List key differences in culture, values, and goals
• Develop frameworks to bridge communication gaps for more positive professional and personal relationships
• Attract and retain top talent by making your office more employee-centric
• Analyze the top reasons for turnover among younger generations
Format: Keynote or Panel Moderator
Duration: 50–60 minutes
Unseen & Unequal: Addressing Unconscious Bias to Advance Health Equity
Bias doesn’t always announce itself—but its effects are felt. Drawing on Dr. mOe’s top-ranked TEDx talk and decades of experience in healthcare leadership, this presentation equips individuals and systems with the tools to identify and interrupt bias, and to build cultures that foster fair access and care.
Attendees will receive:
-A clear map of how unconscious bias impacts health outcomes and organizational performance
-A step-by-step bias-interruption checklist for daily practice
-Transformative habits to shift from bias awareness to bias mastery in your organization
Format: Keynote or Workshop
Duration: 45–75 minutes
The Four P’s of Public Speaking: Preparation, Practice, Presentation & Pitching
Public speaking isn’t just a talent — it’s a system. In this high-impact session, Dr. mOe breaks down her proven framework for confident, compelling communication using the Four P’s: Preparation, Practice, Presentation, and Pitching. Drawing from more than three decades of real-world speaking experience, she demonstrates how anyone can elevate their message, connect with audiences, and turn speaking opportunities into influence, leadership impact, or business visibility.
-Participants will learn how to:
-Prepare with a clear purpose, audience insight, and structured content
-Practice effectively using techniques that strengthen delivery without memorization
-Present with confidence through body language, vocal variation, and authentic storytelling
-Pitch their message or call to action in a way that motivates audiences and sparks engagement
Whether you’re addressing a boardroom, leading a clinical team, delivering a keynote, or pitching a new idea, the Four P’s give you a repeatable system to speak with clarity, authority, and impact.
Format: Keynote or Workshop
Duration: 60 minutes (or 90 minutes with interactive practice)
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