EVENING PROGRAMS FOR DENTISTS • 2 CEUS

Are You Ready for Practice Ownership?

Hear from industry experts on the financial, legal, operational and marketing considerations that go into successful practice ownership. All at no cost.

November 12, 2026
5:00 PM-8:30 PM

Benco Dental

3590 Harbor Gateway North
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Free Event

No registration fee. Completely complimentary.

Earn 2 CEUs

Expand your knowledge and earn CE credit.

Dinner & Drinks

Enjoy a delicious meal, beer, wine and dessert.

Network & Connect

Network with fellow dentists and industry professionals.

Industry Expert Speakers

Len Tiso

MBA, ACC
Managing Partner & Executive Coach
Fortune

Don Watson

Managing Director
Eide Bailly Advisory LLC

Ryan Strachan

Account Executive
DDS MediaPro

Dominick Diaz

Vice President
Bank of America, Practice Solutions

Ali Karjoo

Vice President; Regional Manager
Bank of America, Practice Solutions

Agenda at a Glance

Here's an overview of what's happening at the event.

  • Arrivals & Networking
    5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
    Cocktails, appetizers and introductions with dentists and event partners.
  • Buy, Build, or Start From Scratch?
    5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
    Acquisition vs. startup, valuation, location, patient base, overhead and warning signs.
  • Due Diligence & Deal Structure
    6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    Financial review, LOIs, purchase agreements, leases, compliance and common deal killers.
  • Benco Facility Tour & Dinner
    6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Explore the facility and resources available to today’s practice owners.
  • The First 90 Days of Ownership
    7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Branding, website, local SEO, reviews, patient communication, advertising and ROI.
  • Are You Financially Ready?
    7:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Credit, liquidity, financing, cash flow, working capital and lender documents.
  • Networking & Exhibitor Experience
    8:00–8:30 PM
    Continue conversations, visit exhibitors and connect with speakers before departing.

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Belmont Business Media

Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for AGD/MAGD credit.

Approval does not imply acceptance by

any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.

7/1/2026 to 6/30/2029.

Provider ID# 317924

All Inclusive

Enjoy a great meal, drinks and dessert with your peers.

Appetizers

Crostini, Olive Tapenade

Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip

Dinner

Creamy Poblano Chicken

Four Cheese Ravioli

Herb Fingerling Potatoes

Corn Esquite

Plus beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages and cookies for dessert!

Take the Next Step Toward Practice Ownership

Get practical guidance from industry experts, connect with professionals who can support your journey, and leave with a clearer understanding of what it takes to buy, build and successfully launch a dental practice.

Registration is 100% Complimentary

Space is limited.