The rise of private equity and DSO offers has reshaped dentistry, creating both opportunities and challenges for practice owners considering a sale. This session will compare private practice and DSO valuations, focusing on valuation metrics, tax implications and post-closing cash flow. Objectives include understanding market trends and what DSOs seek, learning how to calculate EBITDA, and identifying strategies to evaluate, negotiate and align offers with your personal and professional goals.

Selling all or part of a dental practice can secure your financial legacy, but navigating the business side is critical to profitability. This session, which draws on thousands of dental practice transitions over two decades, will cover private practice sales, partnerships, staggered deals and walkaway options. Objectives include valuing a practice, structuring profitable partnerships and avoiding pitfalls in private sales. A networking happy hour will follow, connecting practice owners with dental-specific professionals, students, residents and associates exploring ownership. Location TBA.

This session helps students, residents and associates explore how practice ownership can provide financial independence and career control. The program features a lecture on risks and rewards of ownership and a transition panel with current owners and dental-specific professionals. Objectives include identifying financial advantages of ownership, comparing start-up versus acquisition, securing financing despite student debt and outlining steps toward ownership. Registered students and residents receive complimentary perks, including a two-night stay at the Westin Peachtree Plaza and admission to Hinman's Night Out at the Georgia Aquarium on Friday.

For more information, visit ndptransitions.com/practice-ownership-program.

EXCLUSIVE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY FOR GEORGIA STUDENTS, RESIDENTS, ASSOCIATES who register for this course - You're invited to a networking happy hour on Friday, March 13. This invite-only event is your chance to connect with practice owners and industry experts who can offer insight, guidance and real-world perspectives to help you plan your career path. Keep an eye on your inbox for your exclusive invitation. Space is limited.