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, August 29, 2025, from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Topic: Student Loan Updates & Repayment Strategies in 2025
Speaker: Ned Palmer, MD, MPH of Panacea Financial
CE Credit: One (1) hour
In this session, you'll get up to speed on the latest federal student loan policy changes, including new repayment program updates and legislative developments. You’ll learn how to evaluate and choose a repayment strategy that fits your income, career goals, and long-term financial plans. We’ll also cover common mistakes that trip up borrowers and how to avoid them. You’ll leave with a clearer path toward effective repayment and potential forgiveness.
Friday, September 26, 2025, from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Topic: Market Outlook: Navigating Uncertainty and Opportunities
Speaker: Harris Gignilliat of UBS
CE Credit: One (1) hour
Change is inevitable, especially in the investment markets. Harris Gignilliat, our GDA partner from Trillium Partners at UBS, will review the year so far and the current outlook. During his session he will cover the impact of the new political policies, tariffs, interest rates, geopolitical unrest, and market volatility. Harris will share how these recent shifts are impacting the dental industry and ways to leverage or avoid the turbulence.
Friday, October 10, 2025, from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Topic: Coming Soon.
Speaker: Matt Poppert of DDSMatch
CE Credit: One (1) hour
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.
