BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Group Dentistry Now - ECPv6.17.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Group Dentistry Now X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Group Dentistry Now REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Phoenix BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20180101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20180311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20181104T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20180311T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20181104T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20190310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20191103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Berlin BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20190331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20191027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20200329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20201025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181111 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181115 DTSTAMP:20180803T201120Z CREATED:20180102T232355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180803T201120Z UID:7562-1541894400-1542239999@www.groupdentistrynow.com SUMMARY:ADSO Partnering for Growth Fall 2018 DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED \nThe ADSO has decided to postpone the Partnering for Growth meeting scheduled to take place in NYC November 13th -14th\, 2018 until a later date. Given the success of these meetings\, the ADSO will continue the Partnering for Growth programs but will look to space them farther apart in the future. Details regarding the date and location of future programs will be posted on our website when available. \nMore information forthcoming….. URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/adso-partnering-for-growth-fall-2018/ LOCATION:Marriott Marquis New York\, 1535 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States CATEGORIES:DSO events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/partnering2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ADSO":MAILTO:a.smith@theadso.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181114T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181116T170000 DTSTAMP:20180617T203135Z CREATED:20171213T170004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180617T203135Z UID:7326-1542214800-1542387600@www.groupdentistrynow.com SUMMARY:Scaling Up Dental Symposium 2018 DESCRIPTION:Scaling Up moves to the Omni Hotel in 2018. \nThe 2017 event had over 300 attendees with 96 DSOs in attendance representing 1\,300 dental practices\, 12 million patient experiences and $2 billion in dental services provided to patients.  33 states were represented including Alaska. \nWednesday\, November 14th\, 2018\n3:00PM – 7:00PM Registration\n5:00PM – 7:00PM Welcome Reception\n5:00PM – 7:00PM Vendor Exhibits \nThursday\, November 15th\, 2018\n7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Vendor Exhibits\n8:00 AM – 12:00 PM General Session\n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch\n1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Breakout Sessions\n5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Network Reception \nFriday\, November 16th\, 2018\n7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Vendor Exhibits\n8:00 AM – 12:00 PM General Session\n1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Technology Session URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/scaling-up-dental-symposium-2018/ LOCATION:Omni Hotel & Resorts\, 400 S 2nd Street\, Louisville\, KY\, 40202\, United States CATEGORIES:DSO events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ScalingUp18.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mortenson Dental Partners":MAILTO:info@scalingupgroupdental.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190110 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190112 DTSTAMP:20181203T230003Z CREATED:20180722T150429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181203T230003Z UID:10171-1547078400-1547251199@www.groupdentistrynow.com SUMMARY:Dental Group Evolution 2019 DESCRIPTION:A groundbreaking\, one-of-kind conference that is back again and better than ever! Our dental group experts will share growth strategies and how they developed their dental groups to be strong\, successful\, organizations. At Dental Group Evolution you will: \n\nLearn how to recruit and retain top talent\nUnderstand the various DSO and partnership structures\nDiscover what private equity is looking for in 2019\nKnow what to expect when selling to another DSO\nDevelop your end game: a strategy to fulfill your ideal end game\nHear the hottest hygiene profit sharing strategies for the coming year\nDevelop your acquisition on-boarding blueprint\nSystems to monitor quality patient care\nHear about associate compensation\, orientation and professional development plans that promote retention\nDiscover how to improve EBITDA through simple organic growth strategies URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/dental-group-evolution-2019/ LOCATION:Fairmont Scottsdale Princess\, 7575 E Princess Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85255\, United States CATEGORIES:DSO events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Screenshot-422-e1532271850570.png ORGANIZER;CN="Enhanced Hygiene":MAILTO:hello@enhancedhygiene.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190130 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190203 DTSTAMP:20181224T162615Z CREATED:20180808T140347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181224T162615Z UID:10409-1548806400-1549151999@www.groupdentistrynow.com SUMMARY:American Academy of Dental Group Practice Expo 2019 DESCRIPTION:The 45th Birthday of the AADGP will be celebrated in Las Vegas at their Dental Group EXPO at Planet Hollywood. \nThis event is over three days with a three track agenda featuring practice marketing\, group / DSO finance issues and then dental legal environment. \nAGENDA\n\nWednesday\, January 30th \n2pm – 5pm Registration \n5pm – 7pm Reception with Exhibitors \n\nThursday\, January 31st \n7.45am – 8.45am Breakfast with Exhibitors \n9am – 10am Opening Session – Win More Patients. Save More Lives. Stewart Gandolf [Track 1] \n10.30am – 10.45am Refreshment Break \n10.45am – 12pm Opening Session – Win More Patients. Save More Lives. Stewart Gandolf [Track 1] \n12pm – 1.30pm Luncheon & Academy Business Meeting \n1.30pm – 2.30pm Networking with Exhibitors \n2.30pm – 4pm Scaling Up Your DSO: AJ Peak [Track 1] \n4.15pm – 5.45pm The DSO Acceleration Principle: How to Attract Investors: Jeromy Dixson\, DMD [Track 3] \n6pm – 7.30pm Reception with Exhibitors \n\nFriday\, February 1st \n7.45am – 8.45am Breakfast with Exhibitors \n9am – 10.30am Getting to Yes: The Conflict Resolution Process: Stewart Levine [Track 2] \n10.30am – 10.45am Refreshment Break \n10.45am – 12pm Getting to Yes: The Conflict Resolution Process: Stewart Levine [Track 2] \n12pm – 1.30pm Luncheon & Academy Business Meeting \n1.45pm – 3.15pm Covering Your Ass(ets): Benjamin Dyches\, DDS\, JD [Track 2] \n3.30pm – 5pm Business Roundtables \n5pm – 6pm Networking with Exhibitors \n6pm – 7.30pm AADGP 45th Birthday Reception with Exhibitors \n\nSaturday\, February 2nd \n7am – 8am Breakfast with Exhibitors \n8am – 9.30am Getting Ready for Analytics: A CPA’s Perspective: Brian Tortolano\, CPA [Track 3] \n9.30am – 10.30am Data Mining: Tools to Understand Your Practice: Kip Rowland\, RDH\, MS [Track 3] \n10.45am – 12pm Managing Growth: Creating a Stable Path to Success: Genevieve Pope [Track 1] \n  URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/american-academy-of-dental-group-practice-expo-2019/ LOCATION:Planet Hollywood\, 3667 S Las Vegas Blvd\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89109\, United States CATEGORIES:DSO events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/AADGP19.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="AADGP":MAILTO:aadgp@aadgp.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190328 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190331 DTSTAMP:20190222T204952Z CREATED:20180102T234420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190222T204952Z UID:7565-1553731200-1553990399@www.groupdentistrynow.com SUMMARY:ADSO Summit 2019 (Updated agenda as of 2/22/19) DESCRIPTION:The Association of Dental Support Organizations will be holding its annual Summit in 2019 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in downtown San Diego\, California. It is consistently the gold standard event for the DSO industry. \nLast year we hit record attendance and are looking forward to another exciting event. DSO and group practice leaders\, industry and association partners\, and industry experts travel from around the globe to network and share best practices and strategies for sustainable growth. We heard your feedback: we’re introducing more sessions focused on innovative leadership practices\, growth and development strategies\, marketing tips and tricks\, compliance best practices\, and the latest developments and future trends in the DSO industry. \nThere will be multiple breakout sessions and networking events each day so you can connect with fellow attendees. Don’t miss the final reception at Petco Park\, home of Major League Baseball’s San Diego Padres! The annual ADSO Summit draws C-level executives and team members from DSOs\, industry and association partner companies\, and more than 100 guest companies. \nIndustry Partners\, make the most of the Summit by becoming a sponsor! Learn more here. \nAgenda\n(Note: the agenda is as of 2/22/19. Not all speakers have been finalized. Stay tuned to GDN as we will keep you up to date on any changes.) \nThursday\, March 28\, 2019 \n12:00 PM – 7:00 PM Registration Open to all attendees\n12:00 PM – 3:30 PM Round Table Discussions Open to all attendees\n12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Preconference Welcome & Lunch Invitation Only\n1:30 PM – 3:30 PM Preconference Premium Talk Table Meetings Invitation Only\n3:30 PM – 5:30 PM General Session Open to all attendees \nLeadership Panel: CEO to CEO – New Horizons\nSpeakers: Steve Bilt\, CEO\, Smile Brands\nKen Cooper\, CEO\, North American Dental Group\nMitch Olan\, Executive Chairman\, Dental Care Alliance\nDr. Sulman Ahmed\, CEO\, DECA Dental Group\nModerator: Michael Bileca\, ADSO President \n5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Talk Table Exhibit & Networking Open to all attendees\n7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Opening Reception Open to all attendees \n\nFriday\, March 29\, 2019 \n8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Registration Open to all attendees\n8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Breakfast Open to all attendees\n8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Gold Sponsor Breakfast Invitation Only\n9:00 AM – 11:00 AM General Session Open to all attendees \nLeadership Panel: Developing a C-Suite Leadership Team\nSpeakers: Pat Bauer\, CEO\, Heartland Dental\nAlistair Madle\, CEO\, D4C Dental Brands\nBob Fontana\, President & CEO\, Aspen Dental Management\nSteve Thorne\, President & CEO\, Pacific Dental Services\nModerator: Scotte Hudsmith\, CEO\, Smile Doctor \n11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Sponsored Coffee & Snack Break Open to all attendees\n11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Breakout Sessions Open to all attendees\n\nCompliance\nSpeakers: Victoria Harvey\, SVP & Chief Legal Officer\, Smile Brands\nDr. Andrew Matta\, DMD\, North American Dental Group \nDSO Models: Integrating Specialties\nSpeaker: Merritt Dake\, CEO\, Rock Dental Brands \nForesight 20/20: Actionable Insights for Operations\, Marketing & IT Success\nSpeaker: Amol Nirgudkar\, CEO\, Patient Prism \nGrowth & Development: A Dentists’ Story: 1-25 Locations\nSpeaker: Dr. AJ Acierno\, CEO & President\, DecisionOne Dental \nLeadership: Women in the DSO Industry\nSpeakers: Dr. Yashu Singh\, Owner Dentist\, Sing Orthodontics\nTanisha Wicker\, SVP\, Human Resources\, Smile Brands\nJody Martin\, Chief Marketing Officer\, Smile Brands \nRecruitment & Retention: Improve Your Bottom Line\nSpeakers: Lisa Nguyen\, Program Manager\, UCLA School of Dentistry\, CBCE\nBill Piskorowski\, Associate Dean\, UCLA School of Dentistry\, CBCE \nADSO Dental Plan: Wellfit\nSpeakers: Steve Thorne\, President & CEO\, Pacific Dental Services\nMatt Hall\, President & COO\, Wellfit \n12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Lunch Open to all attendees\n12:30 PM – 1:45 PM Gold Sponsor Lunch Invitation Only\n1:45 PM – 2:30 PM Breakout Sessions Open to all attendees \nClinical Systems: Creating a Culture of Clinical Excellence\nSpeaker: Dr. Shalin Patel\, Chief Clinical Officer\, DECA Dental Group \nCompliance: Building an Actionable & Practical Compliance Program\nSpeakers: Andy Lyness\, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer\, D4C\nDr. Rodney Alles\, Partner & Chief of Clinical Affairs\, DECA Dental \nDSO Models: One Size Does Not Fit All\nSpeaker: Emmet Scott\, CEO\, Community Dental Partners \nFuture Trends: Teledentistry\nSpeakers: Brant Herman\, CEO\, Mouthwatch\nDr. Rick Workman\, Founder & Executive Chairman\, Heartland Dental \nGrowth & Development: Structuring for Growth\, Scale & Sale\nSpeakers: Waller Law Team \nOperations: Developing an Operational Infrastructure\nSpeaker: Dr. Scott Luene\, CEO\, Breakaway Practice \n2:30 PM – 3:00 PM Sponsored Coffee & Snack Break Open to all attendees\n3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Breakout Sessions Open to all attendees \nClinical Best Practices: Doctor Recruitment\nSpeakers: Dr. Michael Acierno\, President & Chief Medical Officer\, DecisionOne Dental \nDSO Models: Emerging DSO Panel\nSpeakers: Steven Jones\, Co-Founder & Chief Development Officer\, CORDENTAL Group\nBrandon Halcott\, Co-Founder & President\, Tru Family Dental \nFuture Trends: The Future of Dentistry and Its Impact on DSOs and Group Practices\nSpeaker: Marko Vujicic\, PhD\, Chief Economist & Vice President\, American Dental Association \nGrowth & Development: Creative Dental Equity Structures\nSpeakers: Benesch Law Team \nMarketing Panel\nSpeakers: Bill Neumann\, CEO\, Group Dentistry Now\nPaul Benson\, Senior Consultant\, Apex Revenue Technologies (Now Rev Spring)\nStacy Medema\, Creative Manager\, DecisionOne Dental \nCatch & Release: Why Your Talent Strategy is Flawed\nSpeaker: John Whitaker\, Vice President\, Talent Acquisition\, DentalOne Partners \n3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Industry Partner Forum Industry Partner Attendees\n4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Talk Table Exhibit & Networking Open to all attendees\n6:15 PM – 7:00 PM Departure to Final Reception Open to all attendees\n6:30 PM – 10:00 PM Final Reception at Petco Field\, First Pitch at 7:10 PM! Open to all attendees \n\nSaturday\, March 30\, 2019 \n8:30 AM – 11:30 AM Registration Open to all attendees\n8:30 AM – 9:30 AM Breakfast Open to all attendees\n8:30 AM – 10:30 AM Talk Table Exhibit & Networking Open to all attendees\n10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Closing General Session\nSpecial Guest Speaker: Eric Wahl\nKeynote speaker Erik Wahl is a recognized artist and business strategist. He challenges organizations to break free from the chains of business as usual. Join us during this fascinating performance where Erik’s passion for business growth and art converge! \n \nWe look forward to seeing you in San Diego!\n\nView some highlights from the 2018 Summit: URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/adso-summit-2019/ LOCATION:Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego\, 1 Market Place\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States CATEGORIES:DSO events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ADSOnewsummitagenda700a.png ORGANIZER;CN="ADSO":MAILTO:a.smith@theadso.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190404 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190407 DTSTAMP:20190213T111606Z CREATED:20190212T201019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190213T111606Z UID:13612-1554336000-1554595199@www.groupdentistrynow.com SUMMARY:The Academy of Laser Dentistry: The Unbiased Laser Training and Certification Partner For Groups & DSOs DESCRIPTION:In order to meet the growing demand for laser safety and training for rapidly expanding DSOs such as Heartland Dental as well as smaller\, regional dental group practices\, the ALD is developing a formalized program designed to ensure that the dental teams employed by dental group practices are at the highest-level of clinical laser expertise\, while also elevating each location’s standard of patient care.  This soon-to-launch program will include the following DSO-friendly components: \n\nSpecial Corporate Membership Classification\nOnsite Training & Certification Programs for Dental Teams\nWeb-Based Training and Certification Programs for Dental Teams\nTrain the Trainer Programs\nGroup Discounts for Attending ALD Annual Conferences\nALD/DSO Co-Marketing Programs\n\nThe ALD’s formalized DSO Training & Certification Program (DTCP) will be officially launched during the upcoming ALD 2019 meeting\, which will take place in Dallas on April 4-6. \nSending executives\, dentists and hygienists from your organization to attend ALD 2019 is a great way to experience all that the academy has to offer before we officially roll-out DTCP. Think of it as a deep-dive test-drive! \nIf you haven’t yet invested in laser technology\, I invite you to take the first step by downloading our free\, unbiased Laser Buying Guide and then suggest that you come to ALD 2019 to talk to our leading laser manufacturer exhibitors. \nFor more information on the event\, click here. \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/the-academy-of-laser-dentistry-the-unbiased-laser-training-and-certification-partner-for-groups-dsos/ LOCATION:Hilton Dallas/Plano/Granite Park\, 5805 Granite Parkway\, Plano\, Texas\, 75024 CATEGORIES:DSO events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ALDfia.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190410 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190413 DTSTAMP:20190213T131150Z CREATED:20181216T202019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190213T131150Z UID:12516-1554854400-1555113599@www.groupdentistrynow.com SUMMARY:Industry's First-Ever DSO Diagnosis® Kicks Off 1-800-DENTIST / Dentsply Sirona’s 2019 DSO Leadership Summit DESCRIPTION:Getting Real in Real Time\n1-800-DENTIST and Dentsply Sirona are kicking off “DSOs Get Real\,” their groundbreaking fifth annual DSO Leadership Summit\, with the first ever DSO Diagnosis®. The DSO Diagnosis: Money\, Trust and Power is a unique\, interactive event where four separate dental service organizations each receive an in-depth business consultation and operational analysis presented in real-time in front of a live audience by an all-star lineup of legal\, financial and human resources experts. \nMark Your Calendars for April 10th\nInnovative offerings like the DSO Diagnosis are why 1-800-DENTIST / Dentsply Sirona’s popular annual DSO Summit is considered the industry’s marquee event. This year’s meeting is being held April 10th – 12th at the Le Méridien Delfina Santa Monica in the heart of the nation’s “Silicon Beach\,” beautiful Santa Monica\, California. Specially curated for senior DSO executives\, venture capitalists and key industry partners\, this exclusive learning and networking event offers the perfect opportunity to share strategies\, lessons learned and new ideas with industry peers in a collegial\, small-group setting overlooking the Pacific. \nIt’s Going to Be Another Sell-Out\nRegister* today to join 1-800-DENTIST® and Dentsply Sirona for two solid days of straight-forward information\, practical advice\, and proven strategies for taking your DSO to the next level. Attendance is free for DSO executives and $295 per person for industry partners. Hurry\, this special\, event is filling up fast! \nOnce you register\, watch your inbox to learn how you might become one of the four lucky DSOs to receive invaluable advice as part of the DSO Diagnosis. \n*Due to high demand\, registration and free admittance is limited to two attendees per DSO only. Industry partners are invited to attend for $295 per person. \nThis FREE\, two-day event will fill up fast! For the more information on the event\, click here! \n REGISTER NOW \n*Due to high demand\, registration is limited to two attendees per DSO only. URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/dso-leadership-summit-2019/ LOCATION:La Meridien Delfina\, 530 Pico Blvd.\, Santa Monica\, CA\, 90405\, United States CATEGORIES:DSO events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/preview-full-DSO_Spring_2019_GroupDentistryNow_Event_Listing_120618B.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dentsply Sirona & 1-800-DENTIST":MAILTO:dso@futuredontics.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190517 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190519 DTSTAMP:20190427T124546Z CREATED:20180704T141053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190427T124546Z UID:10071-1558051200-1558223999@www.groupdentistrynow.com SUMMARY:Henry Schein DSO Education Forum 2019 DESCRIPTION:Henry Schein has officially released their plans for the highly anticipated DSO Education Forum\, taking place May 17-18\, 2019 at the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas\, NV. Last year’s event drew over 600 attendees\, from over 140 group practices & DSOs between the US and Canada\, making it one of the nation’s largest DSO events of the year. Henry Schein is hoping to exceed those attendance numbers in 2019 and has assembled an extraordinary lineup of two dozen speakers who will speak within 3 unique tracks: \n\nNational & Emerging DSO\nDSO Hygiene\nLeadership Development (New for 2019)\n\n \nThe 2019 keynote speaker will be Julie Rice. Julie Rice is an entrepreneur best known for co-founding the fitness phenomenon\, SoulCycle. Rice served as Co-CEO at SoulCycle from 2006 to 2015 before becoming the Chief Brand Officer at WeWork in November 2017. \nIn addition to the three education tracks\, a few panels are also scheduled. The first panel titled “Dental Industry Titans” will be moderated by Brian Colao (Director\, Dykema DSO Group) and will feature Stanley Bergman\, Chairman & CEO of Henry Schein\, Marc Berendes\, CEO of Kulzer GmbH\, and Donald Casey\, CEO of Dentsply Sirona. The panel will primarily revolve around the importance of a positive team culture within your organization\, and having team culture be on the minds of leadership on a consistent basis. \nA DSO Executive Panel will be moderated by Jake Meadows\, Vice President of Sales at Henry Schein\, and will include three executives from DSOs of varying sizes. \nA Women’s Leadership Panel will be moderated by Julie Rice and panelists will include Kim Diamond\, Senior Director at Henry Schein\, Melissa Marquez\, COO DentalOne Partners\, Jen Naylor\, Executive Vice President at Hu-Friedy\, and Lori Noga\, CEO of Tranquility Dental. Topics of discussion will include Women’s Leadership within the DSO Community\, Recruiting women into your C-Suite\, among other topics. \n \nSteve Thorne\, CEO of Pacific Dental Services\, will close out the DSO Education Forum on Saturday afternoon. \nThe National and Emerging DSO Track is perfect for executives within DSOs of all sizes. The DSO Hygiene Track is geared towards Hygienists\, Chief Hygiene Officers\, or team members responsible for Hygiene across all locations. The track will primarily focus on scaling and increasing workflow and profits across locations. The new Leadership Development Track is perfect for anyone responsible for managing or leading a team. This could be an office manager at one location\, a Regional Manager responsible for several locations\, etc. or even a CEO / COO looking to broaden their leadership skills. \nFor a listing of speakers in each track\, topics and synopsis of each topic\, and the full itinerary / schedule\, visit www.dsoeducationforum.com \nRegistration is $599 per person and includes breakfast & lunch both days\, access to the track of your choice and all mainstage events\, as well as admission to the Friday evening networking event at Jewel Nightclub which will be open bar. To register for the DSO Education Forum\, visit www.dsoeducationforum.com and use code EARLY19 for $40 off registration\, through February 20th\, 2019. Contact at Henry Schein: Koren Diamond (koren.diamond@henryschein.com). \n\nCheck out the video to hear what attendees have to say about DSO Education Forum \nFull Agenda  \nMay 17\, 2019 \n6.30am – 7.15am – Morning Group Fitness Workout with celebrity fitness model and trainer Ryan Harden\n7.30am – 8.30am – Breakfast\n8.30am – 8.45am – Opening Address\n8.45am – 9.45am – Panel Discussion: “Dental Industry Titans: Creating Workplace Cultures that Work!” Hosted by: Brian Colao – Dykema. Featuring Panelists: Marc Berendes – CEO Kulzer Dental\, Stanley Bergman – Chairman & CEO Henry Schein\, Inc.\, Donald Casey\, Jr. – CEO Dentsply Sirona\n10am – 11am – DSO Panel Discussion: Hosted by: Jake Meadows – Vice President Henry Schein Special Markets. Featuring CEOs from three dental support organizations\n11:15am – 12.30pm Three Track Sessions\nNational & Emerging DSO – Jacob Puhl – “Essential Steps to Exponential Growth”\nHygiene – Heidi Arndt – “Hygiene: Your DSO’s Growth Accelerator”\nLeadership Development – Cara Brookins – “Teamwork: Build High Performance Teams”\n12.30pm – 1.30pm – Lunch\n1.30pm – 2.45pm – Three Track Sessions\nNational & Emerging DSO – Mark Hillebrandt & Abe Kasbo – “Digital Marketing for the DSO”\nHygiene – Tami Wanless – “Doctor and Hygiene Harmony”\nLeadership Development – Jake Meadows – “Creating a Culture of High Performance”\n3pm – 4.30pm – Three Track Sessions\nNational & Emerging DSO – Patrick Costello – “Beyond an Exit”\nHygiene – Olivia Wann – “Top 10 OSHA Violations”\nLeadership Development – “Work Smarter by Association”\n5.30pm – 7.30pm Networking & Cocktail Party @ Jewel Nightclub \nMay 18\, 2019 \n6.30am – 7.15am – Morning Group Fitness Workout with celebrity fitness model and trainer Ryan Harden\n7.30am – 8.30am – Breakfast\n8.30am – 9.45am – Three Track Sessions\nNational & Emerging DSO – Jamie Stover – “Digital Impression Scanners”\nHygiene – Tami Wanless – “Global Dental Health Trends”\nLeadership Development – Steve Gutzler – “Five Shifts to Become a Leader”\n10am – 11.15am – Three Track Sessions\nNational & Emerging DSO – Scott Kalniz & Cindy Roark\nHygiene – Heidi Arndt – “Implementing Hygiene Programs in a DSO”\nLeadership Development – Amber Collins – “Scaling Leadership Development”\n11.30am – 12.30pm – Keynote Speaker – Julie Rice – Founder\, SoulCycle & CBO\, WeWork\n12.30pm – 1.30pm – Panel Discussion: “Women’s Leadership Panel” Hosted by: Julie Rice – WeWork. Featuring Panelists: Jen Naylor – Hu-Friedy\, Melissa Marquez – Dentalone Partners\, Kim Diamond – Henry Schein\, Lori Noga – Tranquility Dental\n2.45pm – 3.45pm – Steve Thorne – CEO\, Pacific Dental Services URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/henry-schein-dso-education-forum-2019/ LOCATION:Aria Resort & Casino\, 3730 S Las Vegas Blvd\, Las Vegas\, 89158\, United States CATEGORIES:DSO events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/dsoef19.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190627 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190630 DTSTAMP:20190606T170958Z CREATED:20181121T175954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190606T170958Z UID:12063-1561593600-1561852799@www.groupdentistrynow.com SUMMARY:DEO Summer Summit 2019: Emerging Future of Group Dentistry DESCRIPTION:*Use coupon code GDN1 to save $100*\nAttention Group Practice Owners \nJoin us at The 2019 DEO Summer Summit:\n “The Emerging Future of Group Dentistry” \non June 27-29 in Phoenix\, AZ\nWould your quality of patient care and group practice be even better if you had insights into upcoming trends and took action on them? \nHow do you prepare for choices you didn’t know you were going to have to make? You learn from the best\, those who are on the cutting edge. You network with the brightest minds. \nThat’s why The DEO (Dentist Entrepreneur Organization) is excited to invite you to its 2019 Summer Summit: The Emerging Future of Group Dentistry. It will be held June 27-29 in Phoenix\, AZ. \nWe’ve invited leading influencers representing every field of dentistry to share their expertise with you. These dynamic experts will lead exciting presentations centered around changes in “The Emerging Future” designed to change the way you provide dentistry — and how you grow profitably without sacrificing patient care. The goal is to give you the knowledge you need to grow properly by understanding the changes that lay ahead. You’ll learn all you need to know to capitalize on these new opportunities. \nWe’ve invited leading influencers representing every field of dentistry to share their expertise with you. These dynamic experts will lead exciting presentations centered around changes in “The Emerging Future” designed to change the way you provide dentistry — and how you grow profitably without sacrificing patient care. The goal is to give you the knowledge you need to grow properly by understanding the changes that lay ahead. You’ll learn all you need to know to capitalize on these new opportunities. \nJoin us and discover the future of: ​ \n\nEvidence Based Dentistry: 2019 & Beyond – Dr. John C. Kois\nEmerging Groups & DSOs – Dr. Richard Evangelista\nIntegrating Medical and Dental Health – Dr. Maryam Beyramian\nIncreasing Top-Line Revenue Through Marketing in Group Dentistry – Margaret McGuckin\nPayments in Group Dentistry: The Provider-Patient Relationship – Matt Hall & Joe Feldsien\nTeledentistry in Group Dentistry – Richard Lee & Dr. William Jackson\nDental Patients’ Retail Experience – Dr. Ryan Hungate\nBlockchain in Group Dentistry – Dr. Peter Boulden\nBringing Dental Care to Patients — the Floss Bar Model – Eva Sadej & Farhad Attaie\nAnd with special guest MC:Emmet Scott\n\n\nOur special panels will address 2 big problems: \nDay 1 Panel: Growing from 1 to 3 to 5 Locations — and Beyond\n \nPanelists will address the most common issues and decisions growing groups face\, including: \n\nPitfalls to avoid when growing a group\nThe biggest challenges getting through the first few locations\nCurrent obstacles and future hurdles when growing a dental group\nAnd a lot more…\n\nThis panel will be hosted by Dr. Dave Janash. So don’t miss listening in on the real-life experience of three dentists who are in the field\, facing the daily challenges of growing themselves\, their teams and their businesses. \n \nDay 2 Panel: The ADSO on Associate-Ownership Models: Is the Employee-Dentist Model Dead?\n\nThere is a giant current brewing in group dentistry. Nearly every multi-location group is asking: How do we attract and retain the best associate talent? Is it essential\, if not mandatory\, to offer associate ownership? \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nYou’ll hear from three different DSOs and learn: \n\nTheir approaches to researching and creating associate ownership plans\,\nTheir successes and failures\nBest practices they’ve learned from experience\nTips and advice for group-practice owners who are exploring their options or rolling out similar models\n\nLearn more and register today \nfor the 2019 DEO Summer Summit\nwith coupon GDN1\n\nSo don’t miss your chance to: \n\nMingle and mastermind with the best.\nCome see how to provide better dentistry by learning future trends\, strategies\, and tactics from industry experts and leaders.\nHave some fun while you’re there! Enjoy the outdoor pools\, golf course\, spa\, and more!\n\n“I always come to the Summit. We’ve grown from one to 25 practices in three years. The information you learn really sets you on the right path.” —Ty Shoemaker\, CDO\, Smiles Dental \nVenue: JW Marriott in Phoenix\, AZ.  See more speakers\, presentation topics\, and the agenda here. \nThank you\, \nJacob Puhl and The DEO Team \n  URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/deo-summer-summit-2019-emerging-future-of-group-dentistry/ LOCATION:JW Marriott Desert Ridge\, 5350 E Marriott Drive\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85054\, United States CATEGORIES:DSO events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/DEOfeaturedimagesummer2019.png ORGANIZER;CN="DEO":MAILTO:dacopan@deodentalgroup.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190710 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190713 DTSTAMP:20190524T123507Z CREATED:20181109T210527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190524T123507Z UID:11961-1562716800-1562975999@www.groupdentistrynow.com SUMMARY:Dykema DSO Conference 2019 - The Definitive Conference for Dental Support Organizations DESCRIPTION:*Save $150 with code GDNOW19* \nDykema’s 6th Annual Definitive Conference for Dental Service Organizations is a highly anticipated event offering opportunities to learn about current best practices in the areas of legal\, regulatory\, compliance\, tax\, consumer finance\, billing\, operations\, M&A\, financial reporting and other industry-specific issues. Considered one of the best networking events of the year\, this award-winning conference has a reputation for having the greatest thought leaders in the industry\, all in the same place\, for two action-packed days. It is an immersive event which offer topics carefully selected to appeal to all facets of the DSO industry\, including buyers\, sellers\, practice owners\, executives\, entrepreneurs\, investors\, DSOs and in-house counsel. \nIn 2016\, Group Dentistry Now recognized this conference as a top event worth attending. “Overall if you were looking for an opportunity to meet smaller group practices\, mid-sized DSOs or PE groups this conference was a winner.” \nIf you are new to DSOs or would like to expand or improve your current organization\, this event offers solutions for various levels of your organization. \nVisit DykemaDSO.com for more information and event registration. \nHere is a video from Brian Colao describing what the conference is and what it has to offer. \n  URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/dykema-dso-conference-2019-the-definitive-conference-for-dental-support-organizations/ LOCATION:Omni Dallas Hotel\, 555 S Lamar\, Dallas\, TX\, 75202\, United States CATEGORIES:DSO events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/dykema19.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dykema":MAILTO:dykemadso@dykema.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190821T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190823T170000 DTSTAMP:20190601T101136Z CREATED:20190105T003002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190601T101136Z UID:12838-1566406800-1566579600@www.groupdentistrynow.com SUMMARY:Scaling Up Group Dental Symposium 2019 DESCRIPTION:*Receive a 15% discount with the code: groupdentistrynow*\nThe 5th annual Scaling Up Group Dental Symposium will move to the month of August in 2019. The event will be held at the Omni Hotel in downtown Louisville\, KY. In 2018\, the event hosted over 350 attendees representing 66 dental service organizations and 2\,310 dental offices from 30 states. \nThe two-day event will again be filled with great content covering a wide variety of topics important to growing DSOs. From succession planning\, big data and analytics\, and doctor development\, to managing your real estate portfolio and the overall state of the industry\, Scaling Up presenters covered critical components to scaling your business. This year\, the event will offer attendees an opportunity to get up-close and personal with Dr. Mortenson as he hosts a Q&A breakout session. Attendees are invited to ask him anything they would like to know. The breakout session will be in a small group setting\, with the conversation led by attendees based on what they want to know from this formative leader in dentistry. \nDale Sanford\, VP Marketing & Development at Mortenson Dental Partners\, joins Bill Neumann on the Group Dentistry Now Show. Dale shares ways to gain insight on how to grow a DSO and he reveals some exciting new sessions which are planned for their Scaling Up Group Dental Symposium. Find out more about their 5th annual meeting\, which includes a Q&A with the legendary O. Wayne Mortenson! Their event will be held August 21st – 23rd in downtown Louisville\, KY.\n \nFor more articles on the 2019 Scaling Up Group Dental Symposium\, please click on link:\nBuilding Group Dentistry Connections\nSee Jason Barger at Scaling Up Group Dental Symposium\nLearn How to Leverage Hygiene to Drive Peak Performance\nFrom Farmer to Dentist to DSO Industry Legend: Dr. Wayne Takes the Stage to Answer Your Questions!  \n2018’s Photo Gallery: \n \n \n \nStay tuned to find out more…. URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/scaling-up-group-dental-symposium-2019/ LOCATION:Omni Hotel & Resorts\, 400 S 2nd Street\, Louisville\, KY\, 40202\, United States CATEGORIES:DSO events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/OWaynecropped.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mortenson Dental Partners":MAILTO:info@scalingupgroupdental.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190911 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190913 DTSTAMP:20190719T174702Z CREATED:20181109T165127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190719T174702Z UID:11938-1568160000-1568332799@www.groupdentistrynow.com SUMMARY:DentalForum OpenRoom 2019 DESCRIPTION:Now in its 4th year\, DentalForum brings together the top DSOs from across the states and internationally recognized manufacturers for two days of pre-arranged one-to-one meetings – to engage with new technologies\, knowledge-share and build strategic partnerships – conference sessions and informal networking. \nInvitation-only\, the event creates a powerful business community that is truly unrivalled in an exciting time for American dentistry. To find out if you qualify for one of the complimentary VIP DSO spaces\, please contact Jo – jorinde@openroomevents.com. Supplier spots have sold out. Now is the time to reserve your spot for 2020. \nThe 2019 event will be held in Nashville at the Gaylord Opryland. \n\nAgenda \nWednesday\, September 11th\n1pm Welcome Reception – Registration & Lunch \n2pm Welcome from OpenRoom Events & Chris Malmquist\, VP DSO North America & APAC\, Straumann Group\nKeynote Trevor Maurer\, CEO\, Smile Source: Conversation with Sam Waley-Cohen\, CEO\, Portman Dental\nIgnite Talk The State of Dental Procurement in 2019 – Bill Neumann\, CEO\, Group Dentistry Now\nPatients & Disrupting Dentistry – Paul Ebert\, Managing Director\, Tabeo\nElevator Pitches 45-second insights from innovative manufacturers & DSOs \n4pm Refreshment break \n4.30pm One-to-one meetings between DSOs and manufacturers \n5.35pm Meeting ends – leisure time \n7pm Welcome drinks & dinner \nThursday\, September 12th\n8.30am DSO roundtable exclusive roundtable session hosted for DSOs hosted by Dr. Charlie Zasso\, Chief Dental Officer\, Chicagoland Smile Group \n9.30am DSO boardroom Platinum Sponsor\, Straumann Group hosted by Chris Malmquist\, VP DSO North America & APAC \n10am One-to-one meetings between DSOS & manufacturers \n12.30pm DSO boardroom Gold Partner\, National Dentex Corporation hosted by Tom Daulton\, CEO\nSupplier Roundtable Exclusive roundtable session hosted for suppliers \n1pm Networking lunch \n2.10pm One-to-one continue \n4.35pm It’s a wrap \n7pm Farewell drinks & dinner in downtown Nashville at Sambuca Restaurant URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/dentalforum-openroom-2019/ CATEGORIES:DSO events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/nashville-e1541781623144.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="OpenRoom":MAILTO:info@openroomevents.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190925 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190928 DTSTAMP:20190730T233530Z CREATED:20190123T202857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190730T233530Z UID:13223-1569369600-1569628799@www.groupdentistrynow.com SUMMARY:ADSO's Partnering for Growth 2019 - Use discount code GDN to receive a $100.00 discount! DESCRIPTION:Partnering For Growth (PFG)\, which will be held Wednesday\, September 26 – Friday\, September 27\, 2019\, is designed to provide critical education and actionable strategies to small and emerging DSOs and group practices. ADSO holds its internal committee and Board meeting on September 25. PFG officially kicks off on September 26th. \nDuring PFG\, industry leaders will discuss lessons learned and best practices around scaling up operations using methods that are both successful and sustainable. The agenda (see below) will include moderated panel discussions on topics such as Dr. Onboarding & Training\, Leadership in Emerging Markets\, and Revenue Management in Growing Groups. \nPartnering For Growth is designed to provide actionable education to small and emerging DSOs and group practices looking to develop their operations. This is the premier event for business professionals interested in starting or expanding their DSO who want to better understand the next step in their growth story. \nThis year each topic will be covered by a moderated panel of industry experts and will include audience Q&A\, followed by breakout sessions led by the panelists. This format is designed to maximize the opportunity for registrants to obtain personalized guidance around their key growth concerns. \nRead the Recap of ADSO’s 2018 ‘Partnering for Growth: Pathway to a DSO’ Summer Conference \nSponsor information:\nLearn more about sponsorship opportunities HERE.\nBecome a sponsor of the premier event for emerging DSOs HERE.\nSponsors still need to register to attend. Please select “Complimentary Industry Partner” for dedicated complimentary registrations. Please select “Industry Partner – In Addition to Complimentary” for any additional team members after your complimentary registrations have been used. Industry Partner Sponsors are able to register additional people over and above their complimentary limit to a total (4) attendees per company. \nRegistration:\nRegister to attend here. Use discount code GDN to receive a $100.00 discount! \nVenue:\nOmni Orlando Resort at Championsgate\, 1500 Masters Blvd\, Championsgate\, Florida 33896 \nGuest Room Deadline: August 30th 2019\, book your discounted room here! \nAgenda:\nThursday\, September 26\, 2019\n \n\n\n\n8:00 AM – 8:50 AM\nBreakfast\n\n\n8:00 AM – 7:00 PM\nRegistration\n\n\n9:00 AM – 9:15 AM\nWelcome & Words From Title Sponsor\n\n\n9:15 AM – 10:25 AM\nPanel Session: Growth Stories.\nSpeakers: Sulman Ahmed\, AJ Acierno\, Alistair Madle\n\n\n10:30 AM – 11: 40 AM\nPanel Session: Keeping Your Practice Compliant\nSpeakers: Neil B. Krugman\, Andy Lyness\, Michael Williamson\n\n\n\n11:40 AM – 12:00 PM\nMorning Coffee & Snack Break\n\n\n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM\nRound Table Discussions:\nGrowth Stories & Keeping Your Practice Compliant\n\n\n\n1:00 PM – 1:50 PM\nLunch\n\n\n2:00 PM – 3:10 PM\nPanel Session:\nLeadership in Emerging Markets.\nSpeakers: Emmet Scott\, Gennady Sirota\n\n\n3:15 PM – 4:25 PM\nPanel Session:\nBanking & Financing for Growing DSOs.\nSpeakers: Mark Denman\, Todd Vernon\n\n\n4:30 PM – 5:30 PM\nRound Table Discussions:\nLeadership in Emerging Markets & Banking & Financing for Growing DSOs\n\n\n5:30 PM – 6:30 PM\nTalk Table Exhibit & Networking\n\n\n7:00 PM – 10:00 PM\nWelcome Reception\n\n\n\n  \nFriday\, September 27\, 2019\n \n\n\n\n8:00 AM – 8:45 AM\nBreakfast\n\n\n8:00 AM – 2:00 PM\nRegistration\n\n\n8:45 AM – 9:45 AM\nTalk Table Exhibit & Networking\n\n\n9:45 AM – 10:00 AM\nWelcome & Words From Your Welcome Reception Sponsor\n\n\n10:00 AM – 11:10 AM\nPanel Session:\nRevenue Management in Growing Groups\nSpeakers: Colleen Ayala\, David Harris\, Mike White\n\n\n\n11:15 AM – 12:25 PM\nPanel Session: Regional Managers\nSpeaker: Melissa Acevedo\, Tarek Aly\, Shawna Eury\n\n\n\n12:30 PM – 1:30 PM\nRound Table Discussions:\nRevenue Management in Growing Groups & Regional Managers\n\n\n\n1:35 PM – 2:00 PM\nClosing Session\n\n\n\n  \nSpeakers in order of appearance: \nDr. Sulman Ahmed\, Founder & CEO\, DECA Dental. Dr. Ahmed is the Founder and CEO of DECA Dental. He is instrumental in shaping and overseeing DECA Dental’s growth\, strategy and culture. In 2008\, Dr. Ahmed opened his first dental office and set out to create a truly patient centered model. His belief in putting patients first is the fundamental backbone of DECA Dental’s core values and patient care delivery model. Ensuring adequate training for doctors\, the very best materials being placed in the patient’s mouth\, weekend hours and multiple specialists working under one roof are just the beginning of his vision. \nDr. AJ Acierno\, CEO\, DecisionOne Dental. Dr. Acierno is a practicing dentist and the CEO of DecisionOne Dental Partners\, headquartered in Schaumburg\, IL. After receiving his D.D.S. from Creighton University\, he practiced dentistry in both corporate and private environments\, where he discovered the benefits and challenges of each practice. Compelled with a vision to make a difference in the way dentistry is practiced\, Dr. A.J.\, together with his brother and fellow dentist\, Dr. Michael Acierno\, founded DecisionOne Dental Partners in 2011.  Over the past seven years\, DecisionOne has grown to 22 dental practices. As the company continues to grow\, DecisionOne remains dedicated to the mission of changing the way dentistry is done to improve lives.  This growth is a direct result of a focus on patient-centered care as a culture.  When you have a culture of being an advocate for your patient\, the possibilities are endless. \nAlistair Madle\, CEO\, D4C Dental Brands\, Inc. Alistair Madle graduated from the University of Hull in England with a BS in Mathematics. He trained and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in London\, subsequently joining a national retail-franchising client as CFO. In 2001\, Alistair relocated to Florida and became CFO to Women’s Care Florida\, a newly consolidated group of 30 OB/GYN physicians. In 2008\, he was promoted to Chief Executive Officer\, and the group grew to one of the largest single specialty physician groups in the country with 200 OB/GYNs\, 55 medical offices\, a central laboratory\, and a highly functioning business operation. In 2015\, Alistair was recruited to join D4C as Chief Financial Officer. \nNeil B. Krugman\, Partner\, Waller Law. Healthcare\, managed care and health insurance companies – and companies that blend all three – benefit from Neil Krugman’s deep experience in regulatory compliance and transactional matters. Health systems\, dental and medical management service companies\, managed care and insurance companies\, and companies that invest in these businesses\, rely on Neil for assistance with the formation of companies\, the development and roll-out of new product and service lines\, licensing and regulatory matters\, and the negotiation of contracts\, joint ventures and other transactions. Neil helps clients who are facing these opportunities and challenges answer the questions\, “can we do this” and “how do we do this?” \nOn the payor side\, Neil assists managed care companies in the negotiation of participating provider agreements and in disputes concerning out-of-network payment rates and other contractual and business issues. \nNeil was recognized for his health law experience by Nashville Medical News in its “InCharge Healthcare 2013\,” a “compendium of key decision makers and thought leaders” in the Nashville healthcare community. He is a frequent speaker on healthcare and insurance topics before a wide range of industry groups and professional associations\, including the Tennessee Bar Association\, the Practising Law Institute\, the Physician Insurance Association of America\, the Group Health Association of America\, the American Academy of Dental Group Practices\, and the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants. He is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell. \nAndy Lyness\, General Counsel & Chief Compliance OFficer\, D4C Dental Brands\, Inc. Andy Lyness serves as General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer for D4C Dental Brands\, where he provides legal support to the organization\, and helps ensure and promote the Company’s compliance with applicable laws\, regulations\, and policies. Prior to joining D4C\, Mr. Lyness worked for a publicly-traded international medical device company\, where he helped develop and oversee the Company’s compliance program. Prior to that\, he practiced law at King & Spalding\, where his practice focused on advising clients on a range of corporate compliance matters and representing them through a variety of criminal and civil government investigations. \n \nMichael Williamson\, Chief Compliance Officer/Chief Privacy Officer\, Pacific Dental Services LLP. Michael Williamson has been a compliance and ethics professional specializing in health care compliance for over 20 years. He is passionate about leveraging organizational values and culture to optimize risk mitigation. Michael is admitted to the Massachusetts Bar\, the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts\, and the New York Bar. He has five years of law firm experience as a health care law associate. He founded a law practice that specialized in all aspects of health care compliance\, served as Assistant General Counsel in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Health & Human Services\, and has held Chief Compliance Officer\, V.P. of Risk Management and Chief Privacy Officer positions in the private sector where he has successfully designed and implemented ethics and compliance programs rooted in the principles of values-based\, self-governance. Michael has presented his philosophy and experiences on compliance and ethics in various forums including the 2018 Association of Dental Support Organizations Annual Summit in Austin\, TX: Behavioral Compliance: Helping People Do the Next Right Thing; the 2018 NY HR People & Strategy (NYHRPS) Annual Meeting in New York City: Higher Purpose\, Higher Performance; the 2017 Consero Corporate Compliance & Ethics Forum – General Session in Newport Beach\, CA: Now That You Have Successfully Created A Corporate Culture of Compliance\, What Are You Doing To Keep It?; and the 2016 Association of Dental Support Organizations Annual Summit in Las Vegas\, NV: Compliance & Ethics Program \nEmmet Scott\, CEO\, Community Dental Partners. Emmet Scott is Co-founder of Community Dental Partners (CDP)\, a DSO focused on creating Amazing Patient Experiences in underserved markets. Emmet has over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur and executive in the financial\, construction\, law\, IT and healthcare industries. Emmet was CEO of an executive consulting company and host of the radio show The Entrepreneur Life before starting CDP. He is now the produces two podcasts: DSO Secrets and 2 Minds of a Dentist. Emmet lives on a small ranch in Sanger\, TX with his wife and five kids. \nMark Denman\, President\, Genesis Credit. Mark Denman has been President of Genesis Credit\, the private label credit card financing business unit of Genesis Financial Solutions\, since January 2018. The programs offered through the Genesis Credit brand allows retailers to provide customers\, who are typically turned down by prime lenders\, access to high quality financing solutions with flexible payment plans and attractive programs. As President\, Mark is focused on driving Genesis Credit’s long-term strategic development and immediate incremental growth\, while building strong relationships with current and future retail partners. Genesis currently offers its services to over 400+ companies with over 16\,000 brick and mortar locations as well as e-Comm and omni-channel companies. During Mark’s time with Genesis Credit\, his team has originated over $2B in sales volume and is the largest second look financing company in the nation. Mark brings over 25 years of leadership experience in the consumer lending and finance industry. Prior to his current role at Genesis Credit\, Mark served as Executive Vice President at AcceptanceNow\, an entity of lease provider Rent-A-Center which specializes in kiosks within a retail setting. Prior to his EVP role at AcceptanceNow\, Mark was Divisional Vice President for both Rent-A-Center and AcceptanceNow brands as well as Operations Manager at TRS (The Rental Store)\, which Rent A Center acquired in 2010. Mark’s extensive retail consumer-credit record proves his ability to understand partner needs as well as enhance the overall customer experience. \nTodd Vernon\, VP Client Relations\, CareCredit. Todd Vernon brings over 23 years of experience within Synchrony Financial / General Electric to his role as VP Client Relations for CareCredit. Todd has held this role since early 2013\, focusing on Dental Service Organizations and Veterinary large groups through negotiating long-term agreements\, developing strong C-suite relationships\, understanding our clients business strategies and increased analytic reports. His deep domain expertise\, general management experience and proven relationship and project skills are critical to driving higher penetration and partner engagement. Prior to his current role\, Todd served as Senior Sales Manager at GE Equipment Finance\, providing overall leadership and coordination of a new finance product involving green energy. He had to work cross-functionally to create the business strategies\, product and initiatives. Todd also has held leadership assignments in Marketing\, Operations\, FP&A\, Underwriting\, Collections and Quality in various businesses throughout GE\, including GE Energy\, GE Capital Consumer Finance\, GE Capital Markets and GE Auto Finance. \nMike White\, CPA\, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP. Mike White provides expert financial consulting services to the Healthcare industry\, with over 12 years of experience in the field. He works with Physicians Groups\, Dental Practices and other Professional Service Businesses as a Healthcare BizOps Principal from the Plano CLA office. \n  \nDavid Harris\, CEO\, Prosperident. A rule-breaker in his youth\, David Harris changed his direction and has spent much of his adult life in the world of investigation and enforcement\, where he uses his unrivaled ability to understand the criminal thought process to help educate and protect dentists. David is the Chief Executive Officer of Prosperident\, the world’s largest firm investigating financial crimes committed against dentists. David is a licensed private investigator\, a CPA\, and is “dual certified” in fraud investigation. He has lectured at universities in four countries in the faculties of business\, law and dentistry. David is a prolific author and frequent guest speaker at regional\, national and international dental conferences and his vast wealth of experience\, coupled with his keen sense of humor make David both an engaging and entertaining speaker. \nColleen Ayala\, VP of Professional Services\, CareStack. Colleen Ayala is on a mission to give dental practitioners the tools and understanding needed thrive and sustain profitable growth. With nearly twenty years of experience in field operations and central billing support functions\, Colleen is known for spearheading initiatives in which electronic data interchange and patient finance solutions can be utilized to maximize collectible revenue. Colleen has a passion and track record for optimizing operational results with specific focus on increasing productivity\, enhancing the quality and access to patient care\, and reducing overall costs. Colleen is currently working to translate those years of experience into the software and product design of CareStack\, a cloud-based enterprise software for dental practice management. \nMelissa Acevedo\, Director of Operations\, Heartland Dental.  Melissa is passionate about driving the mission and vision of Heartland Dental in her role as Regional Director of Operations. She joined the company in 2011 through an affiliation of two practices\, which she supported as a manager. She transitioned through the positions of Practice Administrator\, Regional Administrator and Senior Regional Administrator before assuming her current role. \nTarek Aly\, Co-Founder & COO\, OrthoDent Management LLC. Tarek practiced Dentistry and Periodontal surgery while simultaneously working in Management and Marketing. He graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry\, Alexandria University in Egypt. He has a graduate certificate in Periodontics & Oral Medicine from the same University and a Diploma in Sales & Marketing from the American University in Cairo. He has an MBA from Stephen F. Austin State University in Texas. Tarek has a CVA certification from the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts. His expertise includes Dental Support Organizations platform development and management\, M&As\, Business Valuation\, Business Operations\, Dental Organizations Management. He has written three publications and currently working on a book addressing Management of the Dental Practice and DSOs. He is currently the Chief Operations Officer/Co-founder of OrthoDent Management LLC (11 dental practice locations) and Modern Smiles (6 dental practice locations)\, President/Founder of Precision Advisory LLC and co-founder of M-Kenz Management Consulting. Tarek is also a public speaker and competes in Toastmasters International. \nShawna Eury\, Director of Operations\, Dental Care Alliance. Shawna began her career with DCA in 2009 as a Patient Service Representative; however\, within two months she was quickly promoted to an Office Manager. Shawna’s passion for the profession\, outstanding customer service and excellent business acumen allowed her to be promoted to an Area Manager within one year and she received a subsequent promotion two years later to the Regional Manager\, Central Florida position. As a Regional Manager\, Shawna was responsible for the largest region in the Florida division. She oversaw nineteen practices with a book of business exceeding $27 million in revenue annually. In addition to her fiscal responsibilities\, Shawna successfully managed recruitment and retention efforts\, patient satisfaction initiatives and cost control measures. In December 2018\, Shawna was promoted to Director of Operations\, Florida Division. In this new role\, Shawna supports DCA by identifying\, analyzing\, developing and implementing best practices throughout the organization. In addition\, Shawna is an integral member of the Business Development team as she is responsible for the successful integration of newly affiliated practices nationwide. Shawna is married\, and has 2 children. In her spare time\, she enjoys exercise and playing the piano. \nStay tuned to Group Dentistry Now for\nagenda updates and more info! URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/adsos-partnering-for-growth-2019/ LOCATION:Omni Hotel & Resorts Championsgate\, 1500 Masters Blvd\, Championsgate\, FL\, 33896\, United States CATEGORIES:DSO events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/PFGFINEW.png ORGANIZER;CN="ADSO":MAILTO:a.smith@theadso.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191107 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191110 DTSTAMP:20191009T232951Z CREATED:20181121T180254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191009T232951Z UID:12068-1573084800-1573343999@www.groupdentistrynow.com SUMMARY:DEO Fall Summit 2019 - SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT!\nThe 2019 DEO Fall Summit:\nHow to Grow Through Practice Acquisitions and Startups\nWe have officially sold out of 2019 DEO Fall Summit Tickets. Click below to see how you can still get access to the presentations: \nClick here to get access to the presentations!\n \nWant to prepare your group dentistry practice for the future? The 2019 DEO Fall Summit Replays are just what you need! Purchase to: \n\nLearn how to choose the scaling path that is right for you — acquisition or de novos\nLearn from not only industry experts\, but DSO/group-practice leaders who have forged this path before\nDiscover the many different acquisition/startup strategies for success\nBest practices to accelerate the success of your acquisition/startup growth plan\n\nWhat You’ll Receive\n10+ hours of dynamic speaker presentations covering topics that will inform how you grow your group practice or DSO. Here are the speakers and presentations that will be included \n(Subject to change): \n\nStephen Thorne IV\, founder\, president\, and CEO\, Pacific Dental Services — “Lessons in Opening Hundreds of De Novo Locations”\nDee Fischer\, CEO of Fischer Professional Group — “Integrating Culture into New Locations”\nDr. Samson Liu\, CEO\, owner and founder of SOHDental —”How to Go from 0 to 25+ Locations in One Year”\nSteve Bilt\, CEO of Smile Brands\, and Dr. Alan Acierno\, CEO and owner\, DecisionOne Dental Partners — “Behind the Scenes: How Strategic Partnerships Will Change Dentistry​”\nJacob Berry\, executive vice president of business development\, MB2 Dental Solutions\, and\nGreg Wappett\, director of corporate development\, 42 North Dental — “How Large DSOs Evaluate Acquisitions”\nJosey Sewell\, integrator/COO\, CarolinasDentist: “Implementing Your Growth Vision Into Reality”\nDr. Matthew Kathan\, CEO\, Timber Dental\nDiwakar Sinha\, partner\, Tusk\nDr. Hisham Barakat\, founder and CEO\, Pyramid Dental Integration\nTarek Aly\, co-founder and COO\, OrthoDent Management\, LLC\nJeremy Dixson\, founder and CEO\, The DSO Project\n\nDon’t miss your chance to get your hands on 10+ hours of needle-moving content that will help you build/expand your group practice and/or DSO. \nHurry — This offer only lasts until the start of November!\n\nLooking for a Job? Looking to Fill a Job? JoinDSO.com can help:Subscribe for free to the most-read and respected\nresource for DSO analysis\, news & events:Read what our subscribers & advertisers think of us:\n  URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/deo-fall-summit-2019/ LOCATION:Ritz Carlton Grande Lakes Orlando\, 4012 Central Florida Parkway\, Orlando\, FL\, 32837\, United States CATEGORIES:DSO events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Sold-Out-V2-GDN-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="DEO":MAILTO:dacopan@deodentalgroup.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191107 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191110 DTSTAMP:20190810T152411Z CREATED:20190810T123352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190810T152411Z UID:16512-1573084800-1573343999@www.groupdentistrynow.com SUMMARY:Global Oral Health Summit 2019 - DSO Track DESCRIPTION:PREPARE TO EMPOWER YOUR PRACTICE LIKE NEVER BEFORE \nHas your practice truly reached its full potential? \nAre you seeking an immersive learning experience to help define your footprint in the oral health community? Where else but at Carestream Dental’s 2019 Global Oral Health Summit can you spend two and a half days learning from leading experts in oral health\, networking with peers in your specialty\, and discovering solutions for optimal patient care. \n5 Steps to Make the Impossible Possible \nKeynote speaker Ben Nemtin has driven many individuals from a broad range of backgrounds\nto chase and achieve their dreams\, as both a helping hand and as an inspiration. He will share\nhis insight from these experiences that have taught him that articulating and prioritizing your\npersonal goals is not a selfish act—but one that creates a ripple effect that can help both\nyour team members and your patients directly and inspire them to live their best lives\, too.\nThis session will remind you that it’s never too late to start your list or leave a lasting impact\non others\, especially your patients. \n\nDedicated DSO Track Featuring: \nDr. Scott Leune\, DDS\, Dr. Steve Wingfield\, Aziza Abed\, Joe Cavaretta\, Bill Neumann\, Dr. Mark Hodge\, DMD\, Dr. Scotty Bolding\, DDS \nDSO and emerging dental group sessions include: \nScott Leune\, DDS\n10 Key Steps Leading Directly to Higher Patient Flow and the Centralized Infrastructure it Takes to Make it Happen \nBuilding Out a Centralized Operational Infrastructure for Back Office Tasks and Services to Fuel Predictable Growth \nCreating a Standardized Repeatable Patient Experience of Quality in the DSO Environment \nDr. Scott Leune\, Dr. Steven Wingfield\, Aziza Abed\, Joe Cavaretta\nThe Future of DSOs Panel Discussion \nBill Neumann\nDSO and Dental Group Practice Models – A Global Perspective \nMarketing Beyond the Patient – Recruitment and Business Development Strategies \nMark Hodge\, DMD\nDigital Transformation or Digital Lipstick: Why Some Digital Strategies Succeed and Others Fail \nDriving Results via a Coaching Culture \nScott Bolding\, DDS\nDental Sleep \n\nThere’s no better stage to experience cutting-edge education during the day and world-class entertainment at night. Register today and save $50 off the cost of your registration by entering promo code DSO on the payment page of registration by August 30th. Please note discounts cannot be combined with any other offers. URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/global-oral-health-summit-2019-dso-track/ LOCATION:Gaylord Opryland\, 2800 Opryland Drive\, Nashville\, TN\, 37214\, United States CATEGORIES:DSO events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/19147-GOHS-Graphic-for-Group-Dentistry-Now.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Carestream Dental":MAILTO:gohs@csdental.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191113T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191113T130000 DTSTAMP:20191105T113600Z CREATED:20191030T164327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191105T113600Z UID:17602-1573646400-1573650000@www.groupdentistrynow.com SUMMARY:A DSO’s Top Five Innovative Tips for Mastering Customer Experience - Webinar DESCRIPTION:Featured Speakers: \n\nAmanda Sinclair\, Integrated CRM Manager at Great Expressions Dental Centers\,\nRyan McCambridge\, Managing Director\, Strategy at Lev\, and\nChequeta Allen\, Director\, Product Marketing at Salesforce.\n\nPatient and customer expectations have hit an all-time high. It comes as little surprise\, given that 80% of customers today say the experience a company provides is as important as its products and services. In the wake of this change\, healthcare and life sciences organizations of all sizes now face the challenge of adapting. \nIn this webinar\, learn five tips on mastering customer experiences for healthcare and life sciences companies. Also\, hear from dental support organization Great Expressions on how they’re tackling newfound customer expectations. See how they’re growing their dental business network\, by finding new audiences and delivering personalized patient journeys at every service touchpoint. \nThe live webinar begins on November 13th \, 12pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) \n \n  URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/a-dsos-top-five-innovative-tips-for-mastering-customer-experience-webinar/ CATEGORIES:DSO events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/700x400-Social.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191122T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191122T183000 DTSTAMP:20191115T123001Z CREATED:20191112T205904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191115T123001Z UID:17721-1574424000-1574447400@www.groupdentistrynow.com SUMMARY:Henry Schein Canada's First Ever Multi-Site Education Forum DESCRIPTION:Please join Henry Schein Canada for an afternoon of conversation and discovery! The event will be held at the Delta Hotel in the Kensington Ballroom. \nDoctor rate: $249 CND – Free \nStaff Member rate: $99 CND – Free \nTo Register Email kelly.prosia@henryschein.ca \n\nGuest speakers include: \nMr Hal Muller – Hal is considered one of the founding fathers of the DSO movement. Over the past 28 years he has helped partner large dental customers with manufacturers and supply partners. Hal has recently retired from the role of Global President – Henry Schein Special Markets. Mr. Muller continues to be an expert in the consolidation of the dental industry around the world. \nDr Jan Jaffer – Dr. Jaffer graduated from UOP in San Francisco in 2002 at the age of 22. He has always been an early innovation adopter. Not only was he the first Canadian dentist to import the Sirona Teneo treatment centre and Galileos (3D CBCT)\, he has also established a digital dental laboratory. It is Jan’s hard work\, integrity and giving back to his patients\, staff and the community\, that has led Jan to develop the TREC Dental Partnership that operates 15 dental clinics in the Calgary area. In 2018\, TREC Dental partnered with CUPS to operate a free dental clinic in Calgary providing care to some of Calgary’s neediest citizens. He has been on 12 overseas dental missions to perform dentistry and regularly volunteers with Kindness in Action and Dentistry for All. \nDr Justin Bhullar – Justin is a practicing dentist\, entrepreneur\,speaker\, author\, and coach. He is devoted to helping dentists and other health care providers create profitable practices. He believes leadership\, a bullet proof mindset\,great execution are the keys to attaining your personal and professional goals. He is the author of High Performance Practice: Management\, Marketing and Leadership and a contributing author of Greatness 2018\, a book he wrote with ABCs Secret Millionaire James Malinchak and other successful entrepreneurs. Dr. Bhullar loves to serve\, and one of the ways he does that is through his podcast that he co-hosts with his wife Nav. He educates health care providers on Leadership\, mindset\, relationships\, wealth creation and the drivers of practice/business growth. His wish for you is for you to have the freedom to be in places\, with people\, and do work that brings you joy! \n\nSCHEDULE: \n12pm – 1pm Lunch \n1.00pm – 1.40pm Hal Muller – “The Consolidation of the Dental Industry\, How Did We Get Here and Where Are We Headed?” \n1.40pm – 3.10pm Jan Jaffer – “Successful Culture of High Performing Teams” \n3.10pm – 3.40pm BREAK \n3.40pm – 5pm Justin Bhuller – “By The Numbers: Identify The Fastest Path To Grow Your Practice” URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/henry-schein-canadas-first-ever-multi-site-education-forum/ LOCATION:Delta Hotel\, 75 Lower Simcoe Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:DSO events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/HSCCanada2019.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Henry Schein Canada":MAILTO:kelly.prosia@henryschein.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191205 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191206 DTSTAMP:20190918T113404Z CREATED:20190914T142852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190918T113404Z UID:16884-1575504000-1575590399@www.groupdentistrynow.com SUMMARY:Maeva Dental Advisors Inaugural DSO Accelerator & Management Meeting DESCRIPTION:Maeva Dental Advisors will hold its first annual DSO Accelerator & Management Meeting on December 5\, 2019\, at Gilly’s Venue and Event Space in Dallas\, Texas. \nThis meeting will offer every attendee a competitive advantage by providing an unparalleled opportunity to actually “workshop” the business of their DSOs\, and thereby use real management tools to help them achieve their business goals. It is believed this approach is a first in the dental industry. \nAttendees will leave with a distinct competitive advantage because they participated in both theory and implementation in an unparalleled actionable workshop environment\, led by some of the most experienced minds in the business. Attendees will also expand their knowledge and skillsets based on a proven\, empirical approach to DSO acquisition and growth. \nDuring the meeting workshops\, you will identify key areas of your practice to modify that will propel your business growth. To support you in this effort\, you will receive three complimentary 1-hour monthly hands-on coaching calls with Maeva’s experienced leadership team to help guide the implementation of the goals and objectives established at the meeting\, a $7\,500 value. \nMaeva is bringing over 35 years of proven experience and history of helping dental practices reach new heights\, including its own DSO that ranked #14 on the 2014 INC. Magazine’s list of 500 fastest-growing private companies with growth of over 12\,000%. \nThe Maeva DSO Accelerator & Management Meeting will focus on key areas of business such as performance metrics\, including: \n\nPerformance Metrics\nHuman Resources\nFootprint Expansion\nInfrastructure Development\nTeledentistry\nOptimized Hygiene\n\nFeatured Speakers Include: \n\nDr. Chris Salierno\, Editor\, Dental Economics\nVincent Cardillo\, CEO\, Maeva Dental Advisors\nMike Disa\, Chief Operating Officer\, Maeva Dental Advisors\nPaula Fontana\, Vice President\, People and Culture\, Maeva Dental Advisors\nDr. Bill Jackson\, Chief Operating Officer\, Virtual Dental\nMarlene Kacy\, RDH\, Founder\, Core Hygiene Advantage\nSasha Statman-Weil\, Client Services Specialist\, Maeva Dental Advisors\n\nFollowing the workshops at 7:00 PM\, attendees are also invited to attend a VIP Networking cocktail reception at the Rooftop Bar of the acclaimed Canvas Hotel for networking with like-minded DSO owners as well as industry leaders that can further support growing DSO business. \nGroup Dentistry Now readers will receive a $100 discount on Emerging Group Practice Bundle registration (up to three guests) with code GDNMAEVA through October 31\, 2019. Using the GDNMAEVA code you can also attend Maeva’s DSO Accelerator & Management meeting and receive three 1-hour coaching calls all for $795 per person. \nAttendees will be engaged in vital areas of practice management\, from operations to HR. That’s why we believe it is imperative that your practice and operations leadership attend. \nTo register click HERE\, or to learn more about Maeva and their DSO Accelerator & Management Meeting\, click HERE. \nAbout Maeva Dental Advisors \nMaeva Dental Advisors is a recognized industry leader that provides group and emerging group dental practices with enhanced time-tested management\, advice and strategies tied to each client’s unique business lifecycle and objectives. Maeva empowers clients to achieve success quickly and efficiently. To learn more about Maeva visit MaevaAdvisory.com \n \n\nLooking for a Job? Looking to Fill a Job? JoinDSO.com can help:Subscribe for free to the most-read and respected\nresource for DSO analysis\, news & events:Read what our subscribers & advertisers think of us: URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/maeva-dental-advisors-inaugural-dso-accelerator-management-meeting/ LOCATION:Canvas Hotel\, 1325 South Lamar Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75215\, United States CATEGORIES:DSO events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Maeva-Event-Image-700x400-v4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200122T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200122T140000 DTSTAMP:20200113T114125Z CREATED:20200113T114030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200113T114125Z UID:18253-1579698000-1579701600@www.groupdentistrynow.com SUMMARY:Webinar - Planet DDS Dental Industry Recap & Future Outlook DESCRIPTION:Are you ready for what the new decade has in store? \nJoin us for an interactive webinar where we’ll be joined by Bill Neumann of Group Dentistry Now to discuss what happened in 2019 for the dental industry and how that might hint at what’s in store for the upcoming years. \nTopics we’ll cover: \nTop stories of the past year\nStatistics and surveys\nWhat the future holds for DSOs and the dental industry URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/webinar-planet-dds-dental-industry-recap-future-outlook/ CATEGORIES:DSO events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/webinardds.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200219 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200223 DTSTAMP:20190719T171443Z CREATED:20190719T171443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190719T171443Z UID:16175-1582070400-1582415999@www.groupdentistrynow.com SUMMARY:American Academy of Dental Group Practice Expo 2020 DESCRIPTION:The AADGP will hold their annual dental group practice expo in Las Vegas\, Nevada in late February which is a change from years past. URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/american-academy-of-dental-group-practice-expo-2020/ LOCATION:MGM Grand\, 3799 South Las Vegas Blvd\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89109\, United States CATEGORIES:DSO events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/aadgp2020.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="AADGP":MAILTO:aadgp@aadgp.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200311 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200314 DTSTAMP:20200307T224005Z CREATED:20190402T220125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200307T224005Z UID:14506-1583884800-1584143999@www.groupdentistrynow.com SUMMARY:ADSO Summit 2020 *POSTPONED* New date to be announced soon DESCRIPTION:EVENT POSTPONED AMID CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) CONDITIONS. NEW DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON \nMembers of the Association of Dental Support Organizations will meet March 11-13 in National Harbor\, Maryland for the 2020 Annual Summit. Attend to learn about the latest developments in the DSO industry\, best practices\, and network with colleagues from around the world. \nPartnering For Growth is Now Part of The ADSO Summit\nADSO’s Partnering For Growth meeting is designed to provide critical education and actionable strategies to small and emerging DSOs and group practices. Hosting Partnering For Growth as a standalone meeting has created the unintended side effect of doubling the amount of travel necessary for any sector leaders from emerging DSOs interested in accessing both the learnings of larger Summit meeting as well as Partnering For Growth. To help relieve that burden and to ensure the ADSO is representing the sector as a whole in their Summit offerings\, ADSO will be incorporating Partnering For Growth into our annual Summit meeting by creating a specific Partnering For Growth track at Summit. Partnering For Growth 2019 was their most successful and best attended PFG to date and was an excellent meeting to end on. They are excited to incorporate that success into the premier DSO focused event of the year\, the ADSO Annual Summit! \nHere are the tracks for the 2020 ADSO Summit: \n\nLeadership\nGrowth and Development\nCompliance\nTechnology\nPartnering For Growth\nHuman Resources\nMarketing\n\nDSO Member Companies are entitled to complimentary registrations. The number of complimentary registrations is determined by membership category (see below). If you are registering with one of these companies and need to determine how many of your complimentary registrations have been used\, please contact Afrakomah Darko\, OfficeCoordinator\, Association of Dental Support Organizations at adarko@theadso.org. \n\nEmerging – Two complimentary registrations\nInternational – Two complimentary registrations\nTier 1 (Associate) – Four complimentary registrations\nTier 2 – Six complimentary registrations\nTier 3 – Eight complimentary registrations\n\nGuest DSO Companies: \n\nUnder $10M in annual revenue: If the company applies for membership and is accepted prior to the 2020 Summit\, that company is eligible for two complimentary registrations. Please contact Luke LaLiberte at llaliberte@theadso.org to apply.\nOver $10M in annual revenue: DSOs may send representatives once every four years as they are considering membership with the ADSO. If the organization has had representatives in attendance for the 2019\, 2018 or 2017 summit\, they are not eligible to attend as guests and must first apply for and be accepted as a member of the ADSO.\n\nIndustry Partner Member Companies are entitled to two complimentary registrations; additional registrations may be included if the company is a premier sponsor of this event. Representatives from companies which are not IP members of the ADSO are not permitted to attend. \n**Please note: Only Members of the ADSO\, approved guest DSOs\, and those who have received a special invitation from ADSO staff are permitted to attend this event. Premium sponsors are allotted additional complimentary registrations\, based upon sponsorship level. If you are unsure as to whether or not you qualify\, please contact Luke LaLiberte at llaliberte@theadso.org for verification prior to registering.** \nRegistration Fees: \n\nDSO Members: $845 (Early Bird Discount: $795 until January 31st 2020)\n\n\nIndustry Partner: 2 complimentary attendees per Industry Partner*\, each additional attendee – $845 (Early Bird Discount: $795 until January 31st 2020)\n\n\nNon-Member Guest DSO: $1195 (Early Bird Discount: $1100 until January 31st 2020)\n\n\nSpeaker: Complimentary\n\n*Premium sponsors receive additional complimentary registrations \nCalling All Speakers\nADSO is now accepting speaker submissions for our upcoming Summit meeting. Please fill out and submit this form for each individual speaker that you would like us to consider for presenting at Summit. We will review these submissions as we build out the event agenda and will contact potential speakers with follow up steps if we select them for our event. Only active members will be considered. Contact membership@theadso.org for more information. \nLooking forward to seeing you at the harbor! \n \nLearn more about the ADSO:\n\nRead about the 2019 Partnering for Growth meeting: Recap Of ADSO’s 2019 Partnering For Growth From A Moderator’s Perspective – With Official Photo Gallery\nListen to our podcast with Luke LaLiberté\, Membership Director at the Association of Dental Support Organizations. He explains the benefits of being a member of the ADSO for both Industry Partners and DSOs. Luke also talks about the annual Summit. Luke explains what the ADSO does and how it benefits the entire DSO community.\nRead ADSO’s New Membership Director\, Luke LaLiberté\, Explains Member Benefits For DSOs And IPs\nRead The 2019 ADSO Summit Recap From An Attendee Perspective\nView the Official ADSO Summit 2019 Photo Gallery\nRead Association Of Dental Support Organizations Is The Tip Of The Spear For Government Affairs In The DSO Space\nVisit the exclusive ADSO column on GDN for all ADSO articles URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/adso-summit-2020/ LOCATION:Gaylord National Harbor\, 201 Waterfront Street\, National Harbor\, MD\, 20745\, United States CATEGORIES:DSO events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ADSOPOSTPONED.png ORGANIZER;CN="ADSO":MAILTO:a.smith@theadso.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200330 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200403 DTSTAMP:20200309T213909Z CREATED:20200122T105010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200309T213909Z UID:18376-1585526400-1585871999@www.groupdentistrynow.com SUMMARY:International DSO & Clinic Symposium *POSTPONED* DESCRIPTION:Connecting the future of dentistry \nThe “DSO & Clinic Symposium” which takes place from 30 March – 2 April 2020 at Dürr Dental Headquarters will give you exciting insights into the world of connected dental practices. As a pioneering company of the dental industry Dürr Dental provides solutions for the dental practice of the future. \nUse this unique opportunity and get in touch with international experts from the dental industry and get connected to the future of dentistry! \nProgram Highlights\nMonday: Welcome Networking Dinner\nTuesday: The Current State of DSO’s in the United States and enabling high performance: the evolving culture within DSO‘s\nWednesday: The rising disruption of the Dental Market \nKey Speakers \nChris Vranas – Executive Director Shulman Management Group \nJames Nichols – Managing Director DC Advisory \nJorg Preub – Partner KPMG Global Strategy \nUse this unique opportunity and register now!\nReserve your place now\, as the number of participants is limited to 45 people. You will be notified about all further information regarding agenda\, accommodation\, shuttle service and accompanying events after your registration confirmation. \nRegistration is completely free of charge. URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/international-dso-clinic-symposium/ CATEGORIES:DSO events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/DURRcsm_Header_DSO_Microsite_2020_postponed_0fedfa169f.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200503 DTSTAMP:20200511T175635Z CREATED:20190715T164810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200511T175635Z UID:16103-1588291200-1588463999@www.groupdentistrynow.com SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Henry Schein DSO Education Forum 2020 DESCRIPTION:Henry Schein has officially released their plans for the highly anticipated DSO Education Forum\, taking place May 1-2\, 2020 at the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas\, NV. \nLast year’s event drew over 700 attendees\, from over 165 group practices and DSOs between the US and Canada\, and over 4\,000 brick & mortar dental practices were represented\, making it one of the nation’s largest DSO events of the year. \nHenry Schein has assembled an extraordinary lineup of over a dozen speakers (see list below) who will speak within two unique educational tracks: \n\nNational & Emerging DSO: Speakers will focus on best practices\, scalability as well as legal and regulatory compliance.\nLeadership Development: Leadership is 2020! Speakers will focus on leadership principles and best practices to incorporate into your business.\n\n \nThe 2020 Keynote Speaker will be Patrick Lencioni\, Founder and President of The Table Group\, and renowned business author. Patrick’s passion for organizations and teams is reflected in his writing\, speaking and executive consulting. He is the author of eleven best-selling books with over five million copies sold. His capstone book\, The Advantage\, is the pre-eminent source on organizational health. After sixteen years in print\, his classic book\, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team\, remains a weekly fixture on national best-seller lists. Released in 2016\, The Ideal Team Player is a much-anticipated follow-up to his team book and also a Wall Street Journal best-seller. \nNational & Emerging DSO Track Speakers:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Roshan Parikh (or “Dr. Ro” as he is known in the industry) is the Head of Dentistry for Walmart Health.  He joined Walmart in 2019 to help develop and roll out a strategic roadmap for their dental services\, focusing in particular on dental-medical integration and increasing access to care\, offering customers new ways to save money\, while living better –and healthier– lives. Dental is part of Walmart Health’s overall investment in health and wellness\, and Dr. Ro will refine the long-term strategy to grow their focus in dentistry\, working closely with Merchandising and Operations to map their current presence in dental and help build the right organization and approach to best serve their customers. He is a proud graduate from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) – College of Dentistry.  In addition to his DDS degree\, he also obtained a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from Loyola University with dual emphases in finance and marketing.  Previously\, Dr. Ro grew a single practice into Chicagoland Smile Group\, a 20+ network of multi-specialty dental group practices with >75 dentists and dental specialists.  He also founded the dental consulting firm DSO Strategy\, LLC\, helping entrepreneurial dentists strategize a growth plan for their dental group practices and create an investable platform for institutional capital. Dr. Ro is a contributing writer to Group Dentistry Now and sits on Group Dentistry Now’s Editorial Board. Dr. Ro’s passion lies in building functional and strategically patient-centric business models that help providers to be both first-rate caregivers as well as successful businesses\, and he is thrilled at the opportunity to help that philosophy come to light in a nationwide operation as he joins the team at Walmart Health as their Head of Dentistry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Sulman Ahmed is the Founder and CEO of DECA Dental. He is instrumental in shaping and overseeing DECA Dental’s growth\, strategy and culture. In 2008\, Dr. Ahmed opened his first dental office and set out to create a truly patient centered model. His belief in putting patients first is the fundamental backbone of DECA Dental’s core values and patient care delivery model. Ensuring adequate training for doctors\, the very best materials being placed in the patient’s mouth\, weekend hours and multiple specialists working under one roof are just the beginning of his vision. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSusan Huff is the Chief Integration Officer at MB2 Dental\, a Dental Partnership Organization (DPO)\, and an active and influential member of the dental community with 20 years of rich experience in the dental industry. Susan’s diverse roles working for private practice\, a DSO\, and MB2 Dental\, have led her to her current position\, where she’s been instrumental in supporting a new type of offering built for dentists by dentists. Susan has spearheaded MB2’s integration process and team that is responsible for leading the integration of all denovos and acquisitions for the 200 and growing practices that are part of the MB2 family. \nBrian Colao is the Director of Dykema’s DSO Industry Group. Brian is the foremost authority in the United States on DSO’s including regulatory and compliance issues\, mergers and acquisitions\, and all legal best practices concerning DSOs and their affiliated dentists. Brian currently represents DSO’s in all 50 states and 6 Canadian provinces and has been in the dental space for over 25 years. Brian was named a 2019 DSO Influencer by Group Dentistry Now and is a contributing writer to Group Dentistry Now. \nAmber Collins is the VP of Operations for Peak Dental Services\, which has been recognized as one of Inc. Magazines Top 5000 fastest growing companies for three years in a row. She has been dedicated to the growth of Peak Dental Services since 2009 and has extensive knowledge of operations and the dental field. Her focus has been growing and scaling operations\, building a positive culture\, training teams by designing\, writing\, and implementing extensive training programs\, as well as building\, coaching\, and developing teams to support aggressive growth. \nJeffrey D. Tomcsik is co-founder and owner of Tidewater Management Services (TMS)\, he helped drive a small single location dental practice into a multi-million-dollar fixture in the southern Maryland area with four locations and over $12MM in collections annually. In 2017 he sold TMS to a regional DSO and is currently their VP for the mid-Atlantic region. Mr. Tomcsik is also the co-owner of a six-bedroom sleep testing and treatment center in Southern Maryland. \nDr. Tom Snyder is Senior Director of Practice Transitions for Henry Schein Professional Practice Transitions. He is a nationally known speaker\, author\, and consultant who has been advising dentists for many years in dental practice transitions\, practice valuations and strategic planning. Dr. Snyder received his DMD from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Dental Medicine and his MBA from The Wharton School\, Graduate Division\, at the University of Pennsylvania. He serves as a regular columnist for Dental Economics and is on the Editorial Board of Dental Entrepreneur Magazine. Dr. Snyder also writes a bi-monthly column on practice transition topics for the e publication\, The Dentist Network. He is also a member of the Faculty at Penn Dental Medicine \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLeadership Development Track Speakers: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Jeromy Dixson is a three-time INC Magazine 500/5000 awarded entrepreneur\, and the Founder/CEO of The DSO Project – dentistry’s first and most exclusive dental support organization (DSO) accelerator\, The DSO Project Consulting\, and Dental Capital Partners – a DSO focused M&A Advisory Firm. Formerly\, he was the Founder/CEO of Smiles Services LLC and Founder/President of Smiles Dental Group PC. He is a visionary\, inspirational\, and transformational leader who builds unified individuals\, teams\, cultures\, and world-class organizations. Dr. Dixson was named a 2019 DSO Influencer by Group Dentistry Now and is a contributing writer to Group Dentistry Now. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nKatherine Eitel Belt is known as Dentistry’s Unscripted Communication Coach in the US\, Canada\, and the UK. International speaker\, author\, and coach\, Katherine is best known for helping professionals develop courageous\, unscripted conversations with patients\, co-workers\, and audiences. Whether communicating from the treatment room\, boardroom\, or from the stage\, Katherine’s audiences and clients love her simple yet powerful formulas for delivering messages with clarity\, courage\, and inspiration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJared Van Ittersum\, D.D.S. has been practicing dentistry for twelve years while simultaneously developing and co-owning the multi-state private D.S.O.\, Infinity Dental Partners\, with his business partner Dr. Elias Achey. Founded on the principal of strategic partnerships\, Dr. Van Ittersum built his group by surrounding himself with industry experts to help implement the explosive growth strategies he’s experienced in a post-recession era. Since 2018\, he and Dr. Achey have been faculty for the Henry Schein Dental Business Institute\, teaching upcoming emerging groups the business principals they implemented since 2009 developing their dental group. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nElias Achey\, D.M.D. has been practicing dentistry for thirteen years while co-developing Infinity Dental Partners with his business partner Dr. Jared Van Ittersum. As a leader in the organization\, Elias trail blazed the creation of a culture within Infinity Dental Partners emphasizing life transformation to create massive vision for every team member\, and a purpose-driven team pioneering total health and wellness for all. Less than two years into private practice and in the wake of the 2008 recession\, Dr. Achey purchased his first two practices and began implementing the group practice protocols that have made Infinity Dental Partners successful. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJackie Miller is a communication + public speaking coach passionate about helping people own their voice and speak with purpose. Inspired by the belief that everyone has an innate ability to communicate powerfully and purposefully\, she launched Bespoken in 2015 to help people be their best in front of an audience.  Bespoken provides individuals and teams dynamic\, interactive\, and customized professional development experiences rooted in practical theater technique helping them communicate with confidence and clarity. In addition to public speaking and presentation training\, Bespoken offers workshops on collaboration + active listening for teams\, women in the workplace\, and conscious communication + leadership for managers and executives. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo view the speakers’ complete bios\, visit www.dsoeducationforum.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION:\nRegistration is $599 per person and includes breakfast & lunch both days\, access to the track of your choice\, and all mainstage events. Registration also includes admission to Thursday’s Welcome Party & Registration and Friday’s Poolside Cocktails & Networking Party.  To register for the DSO Education Forum\, visit www.dsoeducationforum.com and use code DSOEF20 for $50 off registration\, through April 3\, 2020. \nHOTEL:\nARIA Resort & Casino is the smartest hotel on The Strip— seamless mobile check-in\, best-in-class Wi-Fi and in-room tablets with features such as customizable room controls and room service ordering. Not to mention\, 16 world-class restaurants by acclaimed chefs and experiences in Tower and Sky Suites will elevate your experience. Click here to make your reservation. \nUse code DSOEF20 for $50 off\nregistration\, through April 3\, 2020 URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/henry-schein-dso-education-forum-2020/ LOCATION:Aria Resort & Casino\, 3730 S Las Vegas Blvd\, Las Vegas\, 89158\, United States CATEGORIES:DSO events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/dsoef2020.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200506T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200506T150000 DTSTAMP:20200509T151220Z CREATED:20200428T123012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200509T151220Z UID:19528-1588773600-1588777200@www.groupdentistrynow.com SUMMARY:M&A and Practice Valuations Post-COVID-19 Webinar DESCRIPTION:GDN’s DSO Study Club – M&A and Practice Valuations Post-COVID-19 Webinar \nM&A and Practice Valuations Post-COVID-19 – Panel Discussion \nBill Neumann of Group Dentistry Now hosts five DSO executives for this panel discussion. George Radigan of North American Dental Group\, Jake Berry of MB2 Dental\, Patrick Costello of Smile Brands\, Grady Wilson of Dental Care Alliance and Greg Wappett of 42 North Dental discuss the future of M&A in dentistry. \nWatch the Recording HERE. URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/ma-and-practice-valuations-post-covid-19/ CATEGORIES:DSO events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/DSO-STudy-Club-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Group Dentistry Now":MAILTO:info@groupdentistrynow.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200512T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200512T193000 DTSTAMP:20200509T145436Z CREATED:20200509T144839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200509T145436Z UID:19681-1589288400-1589311800@www.groupdentistrynow.com SUMMARY:Reigniting Dentistry & the DSO Industry - Dykema DSO DESCRIPTION:Dykema Virtual Conference – A Free Multi-Hour Event \n \nMay 12th Live Event 1 pm ET – 7.30 ET  \n1:00 PM – 1:05 PM\nIntroductory Remarks\nBrian Colao\, Director of the Dykema DSO Industry Group \n1:05 PM – 1:30 PM\n6 Keys to the Recovery of the DSO Industry\nBrian Colao\, Director of the Dykema DSO Industry Group \n1:30 PM – 2:15 PM\nHow to Safely Restart Your Practice: A Clinical Guide to Patient and Staff Safety\nDr. Yahya Mansour\, Chief Clinical Officer\, Rodeo Dental\nDr. Chad Evans\, Chief Dental Officer\, Community Dental Partners\nDr. Robert Crim\, Chief Clinical Officer\, Smile Brands Inc.\nModerator: Brian Colao\, Director of the Dykema DSO Industry Group \n2:15 PM – 3:15 PM\nResponding to a Pandemic: Status of Global Supply Chains and the Role of Dentists in Testing\nStanley Bergman\, Chairman of the Board and CEO\, Henry Schein\nAJ Caffentzis\, President\, US\, Henry Schein\nDavid Kochman\, Vice President\, Corporate Affairs and Deputy Chief of Staff\, Office of the CEO\, Henry Schein\nModerator: Brian Colao\, Director of the Dykema DSO Industry Group \n3:15 PM – 3:45 PM\nAccounting and Cash Strategies Post-COVID 19\nMike White\, Principal\, CLA\nMark Rudolph\, Shareholder and Dental Practice Chair\, Elliott Davis\nBrian Tortolano\, Partner\, Rosen & Associates\nModerator: Eric White\, Member\, Dykema \n3:45 PM – 4:15 PM\nMarketing and Technology Post-COVID 19: When and How to Reach Out to Patients to Reschedule\nGrace Rizza\, Founder and CEO\, Identity Dental Marketing\nAmol Nirgudkar\, CEO\, Patient Prism\nJames Nick\, Chief Marketing Officer\, Dental Care Alliance\nModerator: Brian Colao\, Director of the Dykema DSO Industry Group \n4:15 PM – 4:45 PM\nReigniting M&A: A Buyer’s Perspective\nDave Pegg\, Chief Development Officer\, Dental Care Alliance\nGeorge Radigan\, VP Business Development\, North American Dental Group\nDan Davis\, Managing Director\, Thurston Group\nModerator: Craig Woods\, Member\, Dykema \n4:45 PM – 5:15 PM\nReigniting M&A: A Seller’s Perspective\nKaran Garg\, Managing Director\, Houlihan Lokey\nKevin Cumbus\, President and Co-Founder\, TUSK\nModerator: Virgil Ochoa\, Member\, Dykema \n5:15 PM – 5:30 PM\nEmployment Issues Post-COVID 19: Best Practices When Recalling Your Staff\nDonna McElroy\, Member\, Dykema \n5:30 PM – 6:00 PM\nUpdate on Banking/Lending Post-COVID 19\nMike Montgomery\, VP- Director of Healthcare Strategic Markets\, Live Oak Bank\nGareth Petsch\, Director of Specialty Lending\, Citibank\nModerator: Eric White\, Member\, Dykema \n6:00 PM – 6:45 PM\nPlanning Your Restart: What to Expect For Patient Demand; a Discussion on Right-Sizing or Improving Your Group; and Other Best Practices in Reopening Your Offices\nHeidi Arndt\, COO\, Strive Dental Management\nDr. Scott Leune\, CEO\, Breakaway Dental\nDiwakar Sinha\, Co-Founder and Partner\, TUSK\nModerator: Zachary Hoard\, Member\, Dykema \n6:45 PM – 7:30 PM\nKeynote Address – Leading Through Crisis; The Future of Dentistry\nSteve Bilt\, CEO\, Smile Brands Inc. URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/reigniting-dentistry-the-dso-industry-dykema-dso/ CATEGORIES:DSO events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dykemavirtual.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dykema":MAILTO:dykemadso@dykema.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200520T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200520T150000 DTSTAMP:20200511T201712Z CREATED:20200511T152350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200511T201712Z UID:19704-1589983200-1589986800@www.groupdentistrynow.com SUMMARY:Procurement Panel Discussion DESCRIPTION:GDN’s DSO Study Club Procurement Panel Discussion Webinar \nBill Neumann of Group Dentistry Now hosts a DSO procurement panel discussion with: \n\n\n\n\n\nBrandon McCarty\, CEO & Founder\, CureMint\,\nZack McNiel\, Director of Procurement\, Rock Dental Brands\,\nNick Pakkidis\, Vice President\, Procurement\, dentalcorp\nJon Parenteau\, Vice President\, Envista Holdings Corporation. URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/procurement-panel-discussion/ CATEGORIES:DSO events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/webinar-2-procurement.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200604 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200606 DTSTAMP:20200509T150119Z CREATED:20190719T165919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200509T150119Z UID:16172-1591228800-1591401599@www.groupdentistrynow.com SUMMARY:DEO Virtual Summer Summit DESCRIPTION:Join the DEO on June 4-5 – Virtual Event – open to the public \nRegister now for the 2020 DEO Virtual Summer Summit:\n​Group Dentistry In The NEW World:\nSustaining And Thriving Going Forward\nGrab your ticket before prices go up on May 15th!\n(Includes CE)\nClick here for more info and to register.\n\n\n\nGroup dentistry has been hit hard by recent events.\nHow do you sustain your business in tough times? \nHow do you thrive when all the dust settles?\nHow do you get on the winning side in the unavoidable\nupcoming new world of dentistry and group dentistry? \nInterested? Then you’re invited to our 2020 DEO Virtual Summer Summit! Grab your ticket and discover how to:  \n– Implement strategies used by large DSOs and group practices to ​sustain and thrive in hard times\n– ​Make smart financial decisions to advantageously position your group / DSO\n– Avoid the pitfalls that you’ll likely face as you sustain and pivot to thrive\n– Be an effective leader and keep your team motivated in challenging times\n– Implement systems in the unavoidable new world of Group Dentistry\n– Much\, much more! \nYou’ll walk away with important insights and actionable advice. You’ll get the necessary tools\, techniques\, and best practices to accelerate the success of your group practice or DSO\, even in challenging times\, and the opportunity to network with the best and brightest minds in the dental industry. \nWhat You Can Expect at The DEO Virtual Summer Summit\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe DEO Summer Summit is the premier yearly event for up-and-coming group dental practices. It empowers budding dental entrepreneurs to discover what the future holds for dentistry\, and how group practices can position themselves now for future success.\nThe Summit is a place where all stakeholders in group dentistry come together each year to network\, learn\, and grow their dental enterprises. It brings together industry players engaged in managed-group practice — from startups to the largest DSOs — to address the fundamental\, critical issues that affect their growth and success.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere is just one major change this year: Instead of you coming to us\, we’ll be bringing the event to you\, virtually.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the Speakers\n\n\n\n\n\nHeartland’s Response Plan and Lessons from 5 Economic Recessions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n​Speaker: Dr. Rick Workman\, Founder & Executive Chairman\, Heartland Dental\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Rick Workman is the founder and executive chairman of Heartland Dental\, a DSO based in Effingham\, Illinois\, with 1\,000 offices and 1\,600 dentists nationwide. After seeing the need in his community\, Dr. Workman opened his second office within one year of opening the first\, followed quickly by a third office: Heartland Dental was born. \nDr. Workman spearheaded the success of Heartland by viewing its dentists as customers. Heartland’s philosophy is: Take care of dentists\, set them up for success\, and surround them with opportunities for success. They also prioritize taking care of their patients\, which creates more demand for both new and experienced dentists. Dr. Workman will share how he and his leadership team guided Heartland through this unprecedented time\, the strategies they focused on and the opportunities he sees for the future. During this presentation learn:\n• How Heartland is operating now and their plans for the future\nLessons Dr. Workman has learned navigating previous economic downturns in dentistry\n• Dr. Workman’s advice for dentists to sustain and thrive through adversity\n• How Heartland developed a roadmap for their practices to follow to handle the mandated closures\n• What he sees for the future of dentistry and how DSO/ group practice leaders can prepare for its contingencies and opportunities\n• An inspiring take on this time of turmoil and why innovation and better patient care may be its positive outcome \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy Now Is the Greatest Opportunity in the History Of Dentistry\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n​Speaker: Eric J. Roman\, Executive Coach for DSO Leaders​\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor six years\, Eric Roman was the CEO and co-founder of CarolinasDentist — a six-location DSO — where he provided the company’s vision and day-to-day executive-leader development. Eric will share his journey as CEO of CarolinasDentist\, its growth story\, and how the tough lessons he learned during that process can be applied to this rapidly-changing time including:\n• How to take your current situation and turn it into the best opportunity of your life\n• The essential “Recession Mindset” for every dental entrepreneur\n• Who is going to come out of this ahead\, and who will not\n• What he sees coming up in the seismic shift that has taken place in the dental industry and where there may be opportunities \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n​Sustaining Your DSO Financially and Thriving in the New World of Group Dentistry\n\n\n\n\n\n​Speaker: ​Ken Kaufman\, CFO\, Community Dental Partners\n\n\n\n\n\nKen Kaufman is CFO of Community Dental Partners\, a 28-location DSO based out of Denton\, TX. Serving in this position since 2016\, Ken successfully led the financial management of this growing DSO. Ken will share Community Dental Partner’s approach to this unprecedented time’s financial impact plus the essential strategies you need to optimize your DSO’s finances now\, mistakes to avoid\, and a roadmap for the future including:\n• Why it can be misleading and dangerous for DSO leaders to just look at bank statements to manage their DSO’s finances especially now\n• How to be a wise consumer of tax\, accounting\, and auditing financial services and use them to your advantage during this challenging time\n• Why accrual-based financials are the best way to manage your dental group’s finances\, leading to better forecasting and budgeting\n• Why it’s critical to your DSO’s financial health to make sure you are legally compliant in all financial functions\n• The financial benchmarks to measure the health your DSO now and going forward in the new world of group dentistry\n• How to align leadership and strategy overall finance functions and carve out a solid financial plan to sustain and thrive\n• Empowering you to lead the financial functions of your DSO\, knowing that you can get out of it what you need to take on the future with confidence \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n​Leading Your Dental Group\, Your Team\, and Yourself Through Crisis\n\n\n\n\n\n​Speaker: ​​Steve Bilt\, CEO\, Smile Brands Inc.\n\n\n\n\n\nSteve Bilt is the Chief Executive Officer at Smile Brands Inc. Steve has overseen the development and operationalization of over 200 de novo practices and multiple acquisitions. Smile Brands has 5\,500 employees and 450 locations across the United States and has been recognized as a Best Place to Work by Glassdoor for three straight years (#1 in multi-site healthcare) and by Comparably as a top-10 US Large Company for Culture\, Diversity and Best Places for Women. \nSteve was recognized as People Focused CEO of the Year and Healthcare CEO of the Year by American Business Awards (Golden Stevie) and as a top-rated U.S. Large Company CEO by Glassdoor\, Comparably and CEOWORLD Magazine in multiple years. \nIn his presentation\, Steve will share his story of success as a leader\, providing a roadmap for DSO leaders striving to reach their leadership potential\, and address why now more than ever\, leadership may be the key to not only surviving this time but thriving ahead. Steve will discuss:\n• Lessons he’s learned that can help you become your best potential leader during these hard times\n• Maintaining integrity and focus while planning for the future\n• Communication lessons to keep morale high\n• How to shift your mindset shift from being a dentist — a “doer” — to being a leader and embrace your role leading into the unknown\, new world of group dentistry\n• How to motivate your team to be better “doers” and leaders and to step up during this challenging time\n• How to express your authentic leadership qualities — even vulnerability due to this unprecedented time — and best accentuate them through your organization so your team can know you as a leader\n• The importance of matching your values with actions — your “why” — with how you behave and why integrity matters more than ever \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrepare Your Team To Succeed in the New World of Group Dentistry\n\n\n\n\n\n​Speaker: ​Cheryl Penava\, VP Practice Excellence\, Mortenson Dental Partners\n\n\n\n\n\nCheryl Penava\, VP of practice excellence at Mortenson Dental Partners\, is an expert in operational best practices\, learning and development\, leadership development\, and change management. Cheryl has a unique background of leadership experiences\, having worked for several Fortune 500 companies: BellSouth Advertising & Publishing\, Allstate Financial\, and Humana. \nCheryl will share her passion for developing people so they can achieve operational excellence\, resulting in outstanding patient care. She will share the essential keys for growing a successful team within your DSO:\n•  Best practices for managing employees\n•  Proven strategies to successfully onboard and train both new and existing employees\n•  Ways to effectively build a positive company culture\n•  How to get new employees excited about the company vision \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n​Picking the Right Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Your DSO To Focus on in the New World of Group Dentistry\n\n\n\n​Speaker: ​​​Tarek Aly\, MBA\, CVA\, COO/Co-owner\, OrthoDent Management\, LLC\n\n\n\nTarek Aly is co-founder and COO of OrthoDent Management\, which has 12 locations\, and co-owner of Modern Smiles\, with six dental practice locations. He also owns Precision Advisory. His expertise includes DSO platform development and management\, M&As\, business valuation\, business operations\, and dental organizations management. \nTarek will provide the correct definition for KPIs and share the value and importance of establishing and tracking the right KPIs and metrics for your DSO during this unusual time\, including:\n• Which KPIs to use to drive your practices into recovery\n• Critical numbers to beware of as you ramp up\n• How KPIs can provide the information you need to help your DSO recover and thrive\n• Why KPIs are essential to any DSO/dental group’s future plans\n• Essential operational\, HR\, and financial KPIs for exponential growth\n• The methodology for tracking KPIs: manual and automated including the pros and cons for each and how to discern which would be best for your DSO/dental group \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n​Building Systems in Your Dental Group To Prepare for the New World of Group Dentistry\n\n\n\n​Speaker: ​​​A.J. Peak\, CEO\, Peak Dental Services\n\n\n\nA.J. Peak is CEO of Peak Dental Services\, a 30-location DSO based out of Colorado Springs\, CO. A.J. founded Peak Dental Services in 2008. Under A.J.’s leadership\, the company has been recognized as one of Inc. Magazines Top 5000 fastest-growing companies. \nDrawing from his experience as a leader of a rapidly growing DSO\, A.J. will share how systems can help your DSO weather times of adversity. He will focus on the importance of and methods for building solid systems to ensure your DSO thrives going forward\, discussing the following:\n• The value of systems to help you get ahead of issues that come with challenging times and why it’s not too late to implement new systems now\n• A roadmap for and how the right systems can lead to more synergy and plans for success\n• The four dimensions of successfully sustaining a DSO: strategy\, cash\, people and execution\n• Hazards to avoid and what to look for ahead as you grow\n• How the right systems can lead to more synergy and faster growth \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n​​M&A Activity Update and Future Outlook\n\n\n\n​Speaker: ​​​​​Kevin Cumbus\, Co-founder and Partner\, Tusk Partners\n\n\n\nKevin Cumbus is Co-founder & Partner of Tusk Partners. Kevin has over a decade of experience in the business of dentistry. He has valued and sold over 120 dental practices\, managed over $100MM of revenue in a DSO and is co-owner of a start-up dental practice\, Mundo Dentistry. \nDuring this time of volatility\, DSO/ dental group leaders are seeking guidance and insight into what to expect in the M&A markets for the future and how that will impact their future plans. Kevin will provide this in his presentation and more including:\n• An update on where the dental M&A market has been\n• A forward-looking assessment on where dental market is going\n• Strategies to optimize your position for the second half of 2020 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n​​​Marketing NOW For a New Patient Ramp Up\n\n\n\n​Speaker: ​​​​​​​Alyssa Keefer\, Founder and CEO\, Novateur Media\n\n\n\nAlyssa Keefer is Founder and CEO of Novateur Media. She has over 10 years of extensive “hands-on” experience in the dental industry. She helped to launch a second dental group from $0 to 40M in five years and now coaches and consults dental groups\, dentists and their teams on marketing\, data analytics\, operations\, and more. \nAppointments have been missed and care has been put off due to this challenging time. When those patients are able to seek care again\, will they turn back to their original dental providers or go elsewhere?\nMarketing may make the difference especially if it addresses the concerns of this new landscape. Alyssa will discuss how to prepare your marketing now for the new world of group dentistry\, addressing:\n• How to leverage the biggest patient opportunity in history\n• Strategies to secure exponential patient and demand growth\n• Critical messaging needed now to adapt to the “New Dental World” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPanel Topics\n\n\n\n\n\nPanel: Keys To Supporting Growth of Women Leaders in Group Practice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitator: Dr. Lori Noga\, Founder & CEO\, Tranquility Dental Wellness\, Tacoma\, WA \nWomen now make up more than half of all dentists. Empowering women leaders is paramount to the success of any DSO. This panel will answer questions such as:\n• What are the unique challenges faced by women in a growing DSO?\n• What role will women leaders play in the growth of DSOs?\n• What trends are happening at the practice level?\n• How does a DSO create an optimum work environment to develop women in leadership?\n• What are the most cutting-edge strategies to develop women leaders in group dentistry? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPanelist: Eva Sadej Founder & CEO\, Floss Bar\nPanelist: Dr. Aman Kaur\, DSO Strategy Developer & Growth Accelerator\n\n\n\n\nPanelist: Eric J. Roman Executive Coach for DSO Leaders\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPanel: How We Are Managing Our Dental Groups in Crisis\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitator: Dr. David Janash\, President and CEO\, Underbite Dental Management\, New York City \nAs dentist-entrepreneurs grow\, they will inevitably face times of adversity. Hear from a group of dentists who have successfully grown their practices and how they are facing this new unprecedented time. This panel will share:\n• Their stories of crisis management and future plans\n• What is working for them now to sustain their dental groups\n• How they are creating a new path forward to grow and thrive in coming months\n• Their perspectives on what will be different in the new world of group dentistry \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPanelist: Dr. Cheryl Brunelle\, DDS Owner Lilac Family Dental\nPanelist: Dr. Jerry Burns\, DDS Owner & Founder Burns Dentistry\nPanelist: Jeromy R. Dixson\, DMD\, MBA Founder & CEO The DSO Project\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPanel: Getting Through the Dark Tunnel of a Downturn and Ramping Up\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitator: Jacob Puhl\, Partner/CEO\, The Dentist Entrepreneur Organization \nThe “dark tunnel” of any economic downturn is difficult but this one comes with its own unique challenges. But you must be prepared to ramp up as things improve or your group dental practice/DSO could lose even further ground. This panel will provide you with a head start discussing:\n• Actions you should be taking today to set you up for success\n• Handling cash management\, maintaining your team\, and nurturing patients during shut down\n• How to handle the constantly changing legislation and political environment for group dentistry  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPanelist:Ronald C. Taylor\, DDS\, MSD ​CEO/ Founder RCT Endodontics\, LLC\nPanelist: Emmet Scott\, CEO and Co-Founder\, Community Dental Partners\n\n\n\n\nPanelist: ​Tarek Aly\, MBA\, CVA COO/Co-owner OrthoDent Management\, LLC\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW!\nWhy Should You Attend A Virtual DEO Summit?\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe value of attending in-person events should not be understated. They’re valuable\, fun\, amazing for networking\, and are overall incredible experiences; however\, virtual events\, especially DEO virtual events\, have their own special perks that you should be informed about. We’re a virtual company and have been delivering virtual assets for years\, so we’re excited about this exciting new way to bring a Summit to our attendees! Here are some of the benefits of a DEO Virtual Summit: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdded Value\n\n\n\nVirtual Summit Pricing Is Nearly HALF The Price Of Our In-Person Summit Pricing!\nMORE VALUE: Now That The Event Is Virtual\, We’re Bring In MORE Speakers And Doing MORE Breakouts\nMORE INTERACTIVE: There Will Be More Opportunities To Ask The Industry Expert Speakers Questions\nHIGH VALUE CONNECTION: Our Breakout Sessions Between Attendees Will Be Hyper-Concentrated \nUPDATED CURRICULUM: Given Current Events\, We’re Altering Content To Deliver The Most Value\nCONTINUING EDUCATION: Despite It Being A Virtual Event\, We’re Providing CE!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLogistic Benefits\n\n\n\nSAVE MONEY: No Flight\, Hotel\, Food\, Etc = Less Expensive\n\nMORE TIME: No Transit Time = More Time For You  \nMORE SPACE: Attend The Event In Your Preferred Work Space . Give Yourself More Room To  Take Notes\n\nLESS DISTRACTIONS: Lower Noise Pollution Gives You The Opportunity To Zone In On The Event\nSAFER: Virtual Events Are Far Safer Than In-Person Events Considering Recent Events \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend the DEO Summit?\n\n\n\nRegistrants include over 400 dentists\, DSO/group practice executives and dental professionals\,\nas well as numerous sponsors dedicated to the group space. Summit attendees consist of\nsmall and emerging DSOs/group practices\, mid-level DSOs (50 to 100 practices)\, suppliers\, vendors and capitalists. \n\n\n\nYou’ll Meet the Following People Virtually at The DEO Summer Summit:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDentist Entrepreneurs With Growing Practice Portfolios\nEquity Partners Investing In DSOs/ Group Practices\nExecutives Growing DSOs/Group Practices In North America\nExecutives Growing DSOs/Group Practices Outside Of North America\nRegional Managers For DSOs/Group Practices And Brands\nOffice Managers For DSOs/Group Practices And Brands\nSenior Advisors Leading The Growth Of DSOs/Group Practices\nCapital Investors Looking To Expand  \nEquipment Suppliers To DSOs/Group Practices \nConsultants Specializing In Growing DSOs/Group Practices \nConstituents From The DSOs/Group Practices Supply Chain\n… Anyone Else Who Touches DSOs/Group Practices\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a sponsor! Contact Darin Acopan for more information: dacopan@deodentalgroup.com\nFor Summit assistance\, email support@deodentalgroup.com\n\n\n\nWatch the DEO Fall Recap URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/deo-summer-summit-2020-dentist-entreprenueur-organization/ LOCATION:Virtual Event -details TBA\, AZ CATEGORIES:DSO events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DEOvirutualsummersummit.png ORGANIZER;CN="DEO":MAILTO:dacopan@deodentalgroup.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200630T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200630T150000 DTSTAMP:20200609T110555Z CREATED:20200608T233333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200609T110555Z UID:19885-1593525600-1593529200@www.groupdentistrynow.com SUMMARY:GDN's DSO Study Club - Reopening Dental Practices - Marketing Strategies DESCRIPTION:Bill Neumann of Group Dentistry Now hosts three marketing executives for this panel discussion. James Blundo of Sparq Designs\, Daniel Gemp of Dreamscape Marketing and Blake Hadley of My Social Practice will share actionable marketing strategies to jump start your dental group as your practices reopen. URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/gdns-dso-study-club-reopening-dental-practices-marketing-strategies/ CATEGORIES:DSO events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Webmarketingrev1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Group Dentistry Now":MAILTO:info@groupdentistrynow.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200715 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200718 DTSTAMP:20200511T175426Z CREATED:20190719T162717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200511T175426Z UID:16166-1594771200-1595030399@www.groupdentistrynow.com SUMMARY:Dykema DSO Conference 2020 – The Definitive Conference for Dental Support Organizations - CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:Dykema will hold its Definitive Conference for DSOs on July 28-30\, 2021 in Denver\, CO. Registration info coming soon! \n  URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/dykema-dso-conference-2020-the-definitive-conference-for-dental-support-organizations/ LOCATION:Omni Dallas Hotel\, 555 S Lamar\, Dallas\, TX\, 75202\, United States CATEGORIES:DSO events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/dykema-GDNOW-Ad-2020-01-e1581170448984.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dykema":MAILTO:dykemadso@dykema.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200813T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200813T150000 DTSTAMP:20200812T215035Z CREATED:20200714T174545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200812T215035Z UID:20221-1597327200-1597330800@www.groupdentistrynow.com SUMMARY:GDN's DSO Study Club - Practice Analytics Webinar - Panel Discussion DESCRIPTION:Bill Neumann of Group Dentistry Now hosts three DSO executives for this panel discussion. Dr. Rodney Alles\, Chief of Clinical Affairs for DECA Dental\, Melissa Marquez\, COO of Jarvis Analytics and Dr. Parth Patel\, CEO of Smile Culture Dental discuss analytics in the DSO industry. URL:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/gdns-dso-study-club-practice-analytics-webinar-panel-discussion/ CATEGORIES:DSO events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/webinar-jarvis-2.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR