(Recorded May 22, 2022)

01. GENERAL BUSINESS OPERATIONS

• • An Overview of Entrepreneurs and Entrepreneurship – Dr. Kim Harms (PDF Presentation)

• • Startups/Forms of Ownership, Business Entities, Understanding Associateships with Buy-In options, Becoming a Practice Owner (Sole Practitioner or Partner) – Hillary Becchetti (PDF Presentation)

• • Lease/Real-Estate Considerations – Jamie Smith (PDF Presentation)

02. FINANCIAL

• • Valuations, Accounting, Taxes, Basics of Practice Profitability – Robyn Murray (PDF Presentation)

• • Private Practice Financing – Rachael Ranney (PDF Presentation) 

• • Insurance Needs – Ted Dyste  (PDF Presentation)

• • Benefits of MDA, ADA and Local Dental Association Membership/Peer Review Process – Dr. Kim Harms, Carmelo Cinqueonce

03. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

• • The Regulatory Environment, The Insurance Landscape – Carmelo Cinqueonce (PDF Presentation)

• • Practice Management/Credentialing – Shannon Snell and Tracey Gutzmer (PDF Presentation)

• • Financial Planning/Long Term Benefits of Practice Ownership – Marshall Gifford and Michelle Muthiani (PDF Presentation)

04. ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION

• • Human Resources, Employee Relationships/Employment Law, Ancillary Services Needed (IT and Software Needs, Waste Management, Debt Collection, Insurances, etc.), Equipment Needs, Payroll