Reigniting Dentistry & the DSO Industry – Dykema DSO

Dykema Virtual Conference – A Free Multi-Hour Event

May 12th Live Event 1 pm ET – 7.30 ET 

1:00 PM – 1:05 PM
Introductory Remarks
Brian Colao, Director of the Dykema DSO Industry Group

1:05 PM – 1:30 PM
6 Keys to the Recovery of the DSO Industry
Brian Colao, Director of the Dykema DSO Industry Group

1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
How to Safely Restart Your Practice: A Clinical Guide to Patient and Staff Safety
Dr. Yahya Mansour, Chief Clinical Officer, Rodeo Dental
Dr. Chad Evans, Chief Dental Officer, Community Dental Partners
Dr. Robert Crim, Chief Clinical Officer, Smile Brands Inc.
Moderator: Brian Colao, Director of the Dykema DSO Industry Group

2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
Responding to a Pandemic: Status of Global Supply Chains and the Role of Dentists in Testing
Stanley Bergman, Chairman of the Board and CEO, Henry Schein
AJ Caffentzis, President, US, Henry Schein
David Kochman, Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the CEO, Henry Schein
Moderator: Brian Colao, Director of the Dykema DSO Industry Group

3:15 PM – 3:45 PM
Accounting and Cash Strategies Post-COVID 19
Mike White, Principal, CLA
Mark Rudolph, Shareholder and Dental Practice Chair, Elliott Davis
Brian Tortolano, Partner, Rosen & Associates
Moderator: Eric White, Member, Dykema

3:45 PM – 4:15 PM
Marketing and Technology Post-COVID 19: When and How to Reach Out to Patients to Reschedule
Grace Rizza, Founder and CEO, Identity Dental Marketing
Amol Nirgudkar, CEO, Patient Prism
James Nick, Chief Marketing Officer, Dental Care Alliance
Moderator: Brian Colao, Director of the Dykema DSO Industry Group

4:15 PM – 4:45 PM
Reigniting M&A: A Buyer’s Perspective
Dave Pegg, Chief Development Officer, Dental Care Alliance
George Radigan, VP Business Development, North American Dental Group
Dan Davis, Managing Director, Thurston Group
Moderator: Craig Woods, Member, Dykema

4:45 PM – 5:15 PM
Reigniting M&A: A Seller’s Perspective
Karan Garg, Managing Director, Houlihan Lokey
Kevin Cumbus, President and Co-Founder, TUSK
Moderator: Virgil Ochoa, Member, Dykema

5:15 PM – 5:30 PM
Employment Issues Post-COVID 19: Best Practices When Recalling Your Staff
Donna McElroy, Member, Dykema

5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Update on Banking/Lending Post-COVID 19
Mike Montgomery, VP- Director of Healthcare Strategic Markets, Live Oak Bank
Gareth Petsch, Director of Specialty Lending, Citibank
Moderator: Eric White, Member, Dykema

6:00 PM – 6:45 PM
Planning 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
Heidi Arndt, COO, Strive Dental Management
Dr. Scott Leune, CEO, Breakaway Dental
Diwakar Sinha, Co-Founder and Partner, TUSK
Moderator: Zachary Hoard, Member, Dykema

6:45 PM – 7:30 PM
Keynote Address – Leading Through Crisis; The Future of Dentistry
Steve Bilt, CEO, Smile Brands Inc.