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. See our latest offerings below!
Note: All Free Friday webinars are lecture sessions.
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: 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.
