2025 Courses and Events

Course #: 4270
Date: 12/01/2025
Time: 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Course Info: Half Day
Speaker(s):
Nick Yanakas
Patrick McGahren, BA
Maritza Duran, PCI
Julia Kappler, BA

Topic: Pract Mgmt & Human Relations
Tuition: $100.00
Credits: 2
AGD Number: 550 – Practice Management and
Recommended For:
Dentists

Description:

Launching your own dental practice is both exciting and demanding especially while balancing responsibilities in another practice. This course is designed to guide dental professionals through the foundational steps of starting a successful practice, offering a practical roadmap for managing both current clinical duties and future ownership goals.

Participants will explore every stage of the startup process, from assembling a qualified advisory team and securing financing to choosing the right location, designing an efficient and productive office layout, and developing effective staffing and business systems. The course also covers marketing strategies, operational planning, and the dentist’s evolving role throughout the transition from associate to owner.

Learn to:

• understand the qualifications and process for obtaining a startup loan
• identify ideal practice locations based on demographics, competition, and accessibility
• design an office layout that supports efficient workflow and long-term growth
• develop and implement strategic startup plans tailored to personal and professional goals
• refine business systems, staffing strategies, and marketing efforts to support a strong launch and sustained success

Support for this program is provided by