Panelists will discuss how dental professionals can use AI, automation and data analytics to improve efficiency and patient experiences and grow their practices.

Panelists: Ms. Kimberly Kwiecien, Ms. April Lowry, Mr. Jake Schwyzer and Ms. Eric Shah

Sponsored by Ora

• When a seller should start talking about the sales process
• How a seller’s practice will be evaluated – from the lender’s, broker’s and buyer’s perspectives
• Whether a seller should purchase new equipment and/or technology to improve the practice
• An attorney’s role
• Whether a bank will finance a buyer, considering today’s economy and high average student loan debt
• How real estate plays into the sale
• Common pitfalls
• Whether a seller should have a team of advisors

Panelists: Mr. Jeremy Keck, Mr. Matt Kroeker, Mr. Dan Gleissner and Mr. Richard Pearce

Sponsored by Bank of America Practice Solutions and DDSmatch

Panelists will discuss the steps and process of a dental project including finding the CRE, reviewing the lease/purchase contracts and completing the final build-out.

Panelists: Mr. Josh Austin, Mr. Dan Brown, Ms. Rachel Duven, Ms. Melissa Pruitt and Mr. Stephen Strecker

Sponsored by Tower Realty Partners

Delve into the intricate interplay between technology, financial strategy and risk management within the dental industry. Discover practical insights on leveraging these elements to foster stability, growth, and competitive advantage in your practice.

Panelists will discuss the following points:

• Integrating technology for enhanced uptime and performance
• Financial advantages of strategic technology investments
• Cybersecurity as a financial imperative
• Insurance and risk management
• Driving same-store growth through strategic synergies

This panel discussion is designed to provide a holistic view of how interconnected strategies in technology and finance can profoundly impact the operational success and profitability of dental practices. It aims to equip attendees with knowledge and tools to make informed decisions that propel their practices forward in a competitive landscape.

Panelists: Mr. Patrick Jacobwith, JD, Ms. Carrie Millar and Mr. Lee Rozenboom

Sponsored by Sunset Technologies

A lot has been happening on dental policy at the state Capitol, and the Colorado Dental Association is there every step of the way to advocate on behalf of dentists across the state. Join our panelists to hear about the CDA’s work to secure legislative successes in 2024, and the opportunities and challenges ahead in 2025. Learn more about legislative and rulemaking processes and how we impact the decisions being made in dental policy and regulation. This is your chance to ask your advocacy or legislative-related questions and get answers from panelists who work on these issues.

Panelists: Dr. Karen Foster, Ms. Lauren Harvey, Dr. Kevin Patteron and Ms. Molly Pereira

Sponsored by the Colorado Dental Association

• How to identify practices of interest, including the type of practice, its located, its size, the types of procedures
• How to evaluate a practice, including how the broker determines the value
• Whether the practice is a good fit – from the lender, broker, seller and buyer perspectives
• An attorney’s role, including whether you need one, whether the seller will have one and why it would be important to have an attorney
• How real estate plays into a practice purchase
• Common pitfalls
• Who should be on the buyer’s team of advisors

Panelists: Mr. Dan Gleissner, Mr. Jeremy Keck, Mr. Matt Kroeker and Mr. Richard Pearce

Sponsored by Bank of America Practice Solutions and DDSmatch