Free Friday CE webinars from the GDA!
As a member benefit to you, we periodically offer free Friday CE lecture-based webinars on important topics for both you and your dental teams.
Enjoy webinars on important topics from endorsed partners and sponsors. Stay tuned as new dates will be offered frequently starting late January 2026.
Friday, January 23, 2026, from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Topic: Associate to CEO: Turn your practice ownership dreams into reality
This webinar is designed for dentists who are considering practice ownership (or want to hear the latest) and want a structured overview of the steps to take when considering practice ownership. Participants will explore key considerations, including evaluating practice purchase versus startup opportunities, financial preparation for ownership, assembling a professional advisory team, and understanding common financing options. The session focuses on business planning and decision-making to help attendees make informed practice ownership decisions.
Speaker: Michael Diehl, Practice Finance Specialist, Bank of America Practice Solutions
CE Credit: One (1)
Friday, February 6, 2026, from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Topic: Navigating 2026: Markets, Momentum, and Meaningful Opportunity
This one-hour CE webinar will help deepen your understanding of the latest economic and market forces impacting investment decisions.
This session will:
• Analyze key market trends and economic drivers influencing various asset classes.
• Identify areas of momentum and emerging opportunities across investment strategies.
• Apply practical insights to make informed, strategic decisions in a dynamic financial landscape.
Through expert guidance and real-world examples, you’ll gain actionable knowledge to enhance financial planning and portfolio management decisions. Completing this webinar will allow you to expand your professional knowledge, stay current with evolving market trends, and develop practical strategies that support informed decision-making in your practice or financial management responsibilities.
Speaker: Harris Gignilliat of Trillium Partners of UBS
CE Credit: One (1)
Friday, February 13, 2026, from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Topic: Avoiding Costly Mistakes: Legal & Accounting Checklist to Building Your Dream Office
Building your dream office is an exciting milestone, but missteps in legal and accounting decisions can quickly turn it into a costly one. Join Ed Pease, Founder of NU Real Estate Advisors, as he moderates a practical, insight-packed webinar with two trusted experts:
Brad Paramore, Partner at Truitt, Tingle, Paramore & Argent, sharing the critical accounting and financial planning considerations every owner should address before breaking ground.
Andrew Shaul, Founder of Shaul Law, covering the legal structures, contracts, and compliance issues that protect your investment and your future.
This session will deliver a clear, step-by-step checklist to help you avoid common pitfalls, align your advisors, and move forward with confidence, from site selection to opening day.
Key Takeaways
- How to structure your entity, financing, and contracts to reduce risk and avoid costly rework
- The accounting and tax decisions that can significantly impact cash flow and long-term profitability
- A coordinated legal and financial checklist to keep your project on track, on budget, and on schedule
Speaker: Ed Pease (Founder of NU Real Estate Advisors), Brad Paramore (Partner at Truitt, Tingle, Paramore & Argent), Andrew Shaul (Founder of Shaul Law)
CE Credit: One (1)
Coming Soon:
- Friday, February 27 - Matt Poppert of DDSMatch (The Sellers Playbook - The twelve things a practice owner should be considering when thinking about selling their practice)
