FREE EVENT!
SMCDS New Dentists*\n are invited to our social &\; educational event at Pinstripes. \nEnjoy goo d food/drink while networking/building relationships and \nlearning. Don’t forget to bring a guest!
Experienced dentists welcome too!
*New Dentists = graduated from dental school within the last te
n years
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Startup vs
. Acquisition: Real Talk on Your Road to Practice Ownership
Building on the success of last year’s program\, this expanded sessio n brings together an even broader group of industry leaders to deliver a d eeper\, more comprehensive look at the two primary paths to ownership: acq uiring an existing practice or starting from scratch.
This highly in teractive panel will cover the legal\, financial\, real estate\, and opera tional realities doctors face when transitioning into ownership. Attendees will gain practical insight into structuring deals\, evaluating opportuni ties\, securing financing\, and avoiding costly missteps that can impact l ong-term success.
With additional expert perspectives across lending \, real estate\, consulting\, and transitions\, this year’s program goes f urther—offering more real-world examples\, more nuanced strategy\, and mor e actionable guidance. The discussion will be driven by the most common qu estions from doctors navigating ownership\, with dedicated time for live Q &\;A.
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Learning Objectives:
At the end of this presentation\, participants will be able t
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- Identify and avoid the most common pitfalls in both ac quisitions and startups
- Evaluate the advantages and tradeoffs of buying versus building a practice < li data-list="0" data-level="1">Understand how to assess practice value an d align with the right transition strategy
- Recognize key financial\, legal\, and tax considerations that impact long-term outcomes
- Navig ate lease terms\, financing structures\, and purchase agreements with greater confidence
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Panelists
Michael Dinsio\, MBA \ ;– Founder of Next Level Consultants
Foad Ahmadi\, MBA< /strong> - Roam Commercial Realty
Gavin Shea - Rev olve Practice Transitions
Forrest Wiederman - Bank of America
CJ Williams - Bank of America
Moderator: \;Ali Oromchian\, J.D.\, LL.M
. \;– Founding Attorney at Dental &\; Medical Counsel
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