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Independent Practice Connections Café - Presentations
Independent Practice Connections Café - Presentations are previously recorded videos originally produced from both virtual and in-person sessions.
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2022
Buying and Selling a Dental Hygiene Business
presented by Professional Practice Sales
Presenters: Gerry Crandles, BA & Regina Maltsman, RRDH
Moderator: Donna Wells, RDH, BA
Release Date: January 12, 2023
This presentation will guide dental hygienists through the process of buying or selling a dental hygiene business and include topics such as assembling a team and business plan, understanding normalized financial statements, and understanding the valuation and selling processes. Originally presented at our in-person Independent Practice Connections Café session in November 2022.
Dental Hygiene Business Success Stories
Presenters: Clayton De Corte, RDH, Tina Mavriyannakis, RRDH, Balbir Sohi, RDH, MSc
Moderator: Donna Wells, RDH, BA
Release Date: January 12, 2023
Hear from a panel of successful dental hygiene entrepreneurs discussing their challenges and successes of dental hygiene business ownership. Our panellists, Clayton De Corte (former owner of NOWsmile Dental Hygiene, a storefront practice), Tina Mavriyannakis (owner of The Smile Room, providing services in long-term care facilities), and Balbir Sohi (owner of Smiles on Wheels, providing care in an outfitted sprinter van), share their experiences in starting and growing their businesses. Originally presented at our in-person Independent Practice Connections Café session in November 2022.
A Practical Guide to Demystifying Privacy Legislation
presented by Maxident
Presenter: Alex Zlatin, MBA, BSc
Moderator: Donna Wells, RDH, BA
Release Date: March 22, 2022
Privacy has become a new buzzword. As guardians of sensitive health and financial information for clients both the Custodian and the Privacy Officers are responsible for its safe keeping. The federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) provides a set of guidelines and expectations to ensure those responsible for the information can minimize the risk of data breaches. It is instrumental for all staff to understand their role and responsibility when it comes to privacy rights of clients and responsibilities of the Custodian and Privacy Officers. In this session, we’ll examine the high-level starting points that Custodian and Privacy Offers can implement to ensure your office data is protected.
2021
Buying, Selling or Starting a Dental Hygiene Practice
presented by Tier Three Brokerage Ltd.
Presenter: Bernard Dolansky, DDS, BA, MS
Moderator: Donna Wells, RDH, BA
Release Date: November 24, 2021
Are you planning to buy, sell or start a dental hygiene practice? Whether you are a purchaser, vendor or start-up, there is a lot that you need to understand about the business side of a dental hygiene practice. This interactive session will give you practical tips and strategies that will provide a foundation upon which to prepare the next phase of your professional life.
Independent Practice Success Stories
Presenters: Balbir Sohi, RDH, MSc; Sophie Freeman, RDH; Holly Rynard, RDH; Lisa Carlomusto, RDH
Moderator: Donna Wells, RDH, BA
Release Date: March 24, 2021
Four engaging video presentations that explore the challenges and successes of dental hygiene practice owners who operate long-term care, storefront, mobile, and home-based businesses. Our panelists Balbir Sohi, Sophie Freeman, Holly Rynard, and Lisa Carlomusto will discuss their motivations, perspectives, trials, and tribulations as entrepreneurs. Prepare to be inspired by their journey!
2020
Business Coverage & Risk Management for Independent
Dental Hygienists
presented by BMS
Presenters: Chelsea Kary, Director, Affinity & Tara Scullion, Broker
Moderator: Donna Wells, RDH, BA
Release Date: December 9, 2020
This presentation focuses on business coverage and risk management for dental hygiene business owners. BMS provides an overview of the business coverages available under the CDHA Insurance Program, including Clinic/Business Package, Commercial General Liability, Cyber Security and Privacy Liability, Employment Practices Liability, and Legal Entity Insurance. Case studies are used to illustrate insurance portfolio needs depending on different practice circumstances. The presentation also includes common claims and risk management advice.
Online Marketing and Branding for the Independent
Dental Hygienist
Leverage online marketing and digital technology to increase profitability, operate more efficiently, and grow your dental hygiene business.
Presenter: Tamir Wolfson, MBA
Moderator: Donna Wells, RDH, BA
Release Date: October 28, 2020
This presentation focuses on the best practices of online marketing in the dental hygiene sector. Current real-life case scenarios are reviewed taking into consideration the pillars of an online presence. These pillars include website design, management, maintenance, search engine optimization, and social media marketing. You also learn how to create a respectable online reputation.