Free Friday CE webinars from the GDA!
As a member benefit to you, we periodically offer free Friday CE 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. See our latest offerings below!
Friday, October 3, 2025, from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Topic: Money Moves That Keep Your Dental Practice Healthy: Practical Strategies for Cash Flow, Payments, and Growth
Speakers: Averyl Belyea- Business Banking Merchant Manager, Beverly Blackburn- High Value Business Card Consultant, Shelley Fehrenbach- Treasury Management Payment Consultant and Stephanie Herring- Healthcare Business Banker of US Bank
CE Credit: One (1) hour
Dental practice owners face daily financial challenges—tight margins, delayed payments, and the need to plan for growth. This webinar offers a 360° view of financial systems that support practice health in any economy, with insights from specialists in banking, credit, and payment solutions.
At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Describe the concept of a “business health check” and explain why dental practices should periodically review their financial systems.
- Identify common bottlenecks in dental receivables and apply best practices for faster deposits and payment processing.
- Discuss how diverse payment acceptance options can improve patient satisfaction and reduce overdue accounts.
- Explain best practices for using business credit cards for working capital, rewards, and expense tracking without overleveraging.
- Describe strategies for thinking strategically about financing, banking relationships, and financial partnerships to support long-term practice health.
Friday, October 10, 2025, from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Topic: Seller beware. Is the offer too good and who is representing me?
Speaker: Matt Poppert of DDSMatch
CE Credit: One (1) hour
In this one-hour session, Matt Poppert of DDSMatch will dive into how to interview your representation and make sure they are working for you. He will also dive into a case study of an offer and what to look for.
Friday, October 17, 2025, from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Topic: The Ins & Outs of Dental Practice Financing: A key step in turning your practice dreams into reality
Speaker: Raymond Berk and Michael Diehl of Bank of America Practice Solutions
CE Credit: One (1) hour
If you’re considering becoming a practice owner, know your options. Join us for a discussion about the various advantages and challenges with practice start-ups and acquisitions. Learn about the team of professionals you need to help with starting a new dental practice, what to expect when applying for financing, how to find the right practice for you, and more.
Friday, November 21, 2025, from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Topic: Understanding the Dark Web and Cyberattacks
Speaker: T.J. Blackmon of LMI
CE Credit: One (1) hour
The Dark Web remains one of the most elusive and dangerous facets of the cyber threat landscape. This session provides a clear and practical overview of what the Dark Web is, how it operates, and why it matters to every organization—regardless of size or industry. We’ll explore how stolen data from phishing and other cyberattacks ends up on the Dark Web, fueling further crimes such as identity theft, ransomware, and corporate espionage. Attendees will learn how this threat is relevant to their practice, recognize early warning signs, and implement effective defenses to reduce exposure. Don't miss this informative hour with T.J. Blackmon of LMI and earn 1 (one) CE hour.
