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A Dentist’s Toolkit Live Webinar Series
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Date (s): Nov. 15, 7:30pm and Nov. 19, 10am
Topic: A Dentist’s Toolkit: Demystifying Corporate-Owned Life Insurance
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Dec. 4, 7:30pm
Topic: A Dentist’s Toolkit: Planning Essentials for the Single Person
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Topic: A Dentist’s Toolkit: Planning for 2023 – Lessons Learned from 2022!
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Jim Doyle CFP, TEP, RRC, CDFA, CLU, CIWM 
Jim is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER professional, a Registered Trust & Estate Practitioner, a Registered Retirement Consultant, a Divorce Financial Analyst, a Chartered Life Underwriter, and a Certified International Wealth Manager. In addition to these prestigious designations, Jim has also completed the UBC Sauder School of Business’s Family Enterprise Advisor Program. Jim is regularly sought out for speaking engagements around the complexities surrounding family businesses, succession planning, estate planning, and international tax & investment planning. Jim can currently be seen on Joy TV as the host of “Money Matters with Jim Doyle” and hosted a radio show of the same name on BNN Bloomberg Radio.
The Inevitable Decline in Practice Values – Live Webinar, Sunday November 20, 10:00am Pacific Time
Join Timothy A. Brown, FRI, CEO & Broker of Record at ROI Corporation for a vibrant discussion of the human resource crisis in dentistry, dental corporatizations (DSO’s), rising interest rates and the impact on profit margins (Free Cash Flow) and practice values. Recording available below.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will gain an understanding:
1. Why over 90% of practice owners prefer to sell to a hands-on, owner operator via the unrestricted, open market;
2. On the top five things you can do to improve your free cash flow to recapture lost practice value;
3. On how to improve employee retention and prepare for new employee recruitment.
Timothy A. Brown
Timothy A. Brown is the CEO and Broker of Record for ROI Corporation and has served the professions since 1979. His broad experience in dental practice systems, including: appraisal, brokerage, leasing, and practice management, together with a close scrutiny of a database of thousands of Canadian dental practices has given him an unequalled view on the many unique circumstances involved with dental practice ownership and transition.
Timothy’s articles have been published in Ontario Dentist, Journal of the Canadian Dental Association and Dental Practice Management. He has delivered over 250 Continuing Dental Education seminars, including presentations at the faculties of dentistry of the University of Toronto, University of Western Ontario, Dalhousie University and McGill University.
Timothy is a Registered & Licensed Ontario Real Estate and Business Broker (Principal). He also voluntarily completed the Ethics and Business Practice course from the Real Estate Institute of Canada. He clearly understands dentists and has his finger firmly on the pulse of the dental practice marketplace in Canada.
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VDDS Online, in Partnership with the University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry
LIVE WEBINAR PANEL PRESENTATION:
Save a Life: HPV and Head/Neck Cancer and The Critical Role of the Dental Professional
Featured Speakers:
Dr. Samson Ng
Dr. Cheryl Cable
Dr. Saranjeev S. Lalh
Dr. Lee Darichuk
Dr. James Yacyshyn
Dr. Hadi Seikaly
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2021
6:30 PM Pacific Time
2.0 CE credit hours
FREE TO ATTEND – REGISTER EARLY!
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DISCLAIMERS: This Special Panel Presentation is made possible through the financial support of Merck Canada Inc. and that the opinions expressed are those of its authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Merck Canada Inc.
The content in this presentation is the property of the University of Alberta, Continuing Dental Education Division and may only be used, reproduced or distributed for scientific research or educational purposes. Prior written permission is required of Dr. Cheryl Cable for all uses: cheryly@ualberta.ca. Lead – Alberta Head and Neck Cancer Dental Leadership Team.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
According to the Office of the Chief Dental Officer of Canada, Canada is among the world leaders in oral health. Despite this, there are growing concerns about the rising rates of HPV-related mouth and throat cancers. The link between human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer is well established; fortunately, thanks to detection and vaccination, Canada has one of the lowest incidence rates of cervical cancer in the world. The HPV- related mouth and throat cancers, however, present a different picture. In Canada, about 25% to 35% of mouth and throat cancers are related to oral HPV infection; and in 2012, the incidence rate of HPV- associated oropharyngeal cancer was more than 4.5 times higher in males than females. Furthermore, HPV vaccination uptake in Canada is higher among females than males. Physicians and nurses in public health and clinical settings have a role to play in the fight against HPV transmission, as do oral health professionals. Oral health professionals can play a key role in preventing HPV infection and HPV-related oropharyngeal cancers by raising awareness, educating and offering counselling to their clients, and promoting evidence-based preventive and diagnostic interventions.
In light of the above information from the Chief Dental Officer of Canada, VDDS would like to be proactive in addressing this very important issue impacting our community, by creating awareness and educating our professionals to help with the fight against HPV-related mouth and throat cancers. In addition, we see this as a very timely presentation as vaccines are currently very much a hot topic among dental professionals. Dentists safely administer injections several times a day as a regular part of their practice. Now with the BC Government’s 2021 decision to include community-based dentists and their clinical staff teams in the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out, dentists in the Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health authority regions are approved as COVID-19 vaccinators, as noted in the Provincial Health Officer’s February 23 Public Health Order.
FEATURED SPEAKERS:
Dr. Samson Ng – BSc (Pharm), MSc, DMD, FRCD(C) FDSRCSEd, Dip. ABOM, Dip. ABOMP
Dr. Samson Ng is a Canadian and American Board Certified specialist in oral medicine and oral and maxillofacial pathology. He graduated from the University of British Columbia (UBC) and completed a post-graduate hospital residency in the General Practice and Oral Medicine & Oral Pathology residency program at UBC/Vancouver General Hospital (VGH).
As a dual certified specialist, Dr. Ng actively pursues both medicine and pathology. Dr. Ng practices at the Opus Oral Health Centre and is also actively involved as:
- Clinical Associate Professor, Faculty of Dentistry, UBC
- Attending staff, Oral Medicine Clinic, Department of Dentistry, VGH
- Associate Attending Staff, iTOP Clinic, Department of Otolaryngology, VGH
- President, BC Dental Association
As well as Dr. Ng’s practice, he actively pursues research and education. Dr. Ng completed his Master of Science in Dental Science, focusing his thesis on the use of autofluorescence technology in the detection of oral premalignant lesions in high-risk populations. He is currently holding a research grant to establish BC Tele-OralHealth network; a real-time video consultation platform for remote dental/medical communities. Dr. Ng is also involved in researching the clinical treatment of Temporo-Mandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ), evaluation of adjunctive oral cancer screening tools, and utilization of photodynamic therapy against oral pathogens.
Dr. Ng‘s clinical interests and research has lead to his participation in conferences and clinical seminars locally as well as abroad (Vancouver, Kelowna, Vancouver Island, Hawaii, Los Angeles, Puerto Rico, Vietnam, Korea, Prague, and England). He is actively involved in providing clinical courses and study clubs in advanced Oral Medicine and Pathology to oral care providers (dentists and hygienist).
Dr. Cheryl Cable – BSc, DDS, MBA, FRCD(C)
Dr. Cheryl Cable is a Maxillofacial Prosthodontist and an Associate Professor in the Department of Dentistry, Division of Restorative Dentistry, at the
University of Alberta. Edmonton born and raised, Dr. Cable received a Bachelor of Science Degree, with honours from the University of Alberta in 1992. She went directly from graduating with a DDS with distinction from the University of Alberta in 1997 to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota for Prosthodontic and Maxillofacial Prosthodontic specialty training completed in 2001. She is the second Canadian to have completed training in this program. There are only two training programs in this field in North America – the other is a post specialty program at MD Anderson. The residency is four years in duration and only one resident is accepted every two years.
Her training covered the following areas by world renowned specialists: Anatomy, Biostatistics, Dental Materials, Dental Laboratory Techniques, Orofacial Pain, Medical Oncology, Oral Diagnosis, Otorhinolaryngologic Surgery, and Radiation and Medical Oncology. This is in addition to conventional and advanced Removable, Fixed and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics. The majority of the patients seen in these clinics were seeking second and more professional opinions on extremely complex and life threatening clinical situations. They travelled from around the world and were at points of complete exasperation. She has seen patients with devastating life situations and have helped them function and achieve results they did not think possible. For that she is incredibly grateful.
Dr. Cable is a board certified specialist in Prosthodontics (Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada – obtained at the first possible opportunity after her specialty education was completed) – with advanced training in Maxillofacial Prosthodontics. The mission of The Royal College of Dentists of Canada is to maintain the high standards of practice of the recognized dental specialties by examining qualified candidates for admission to Fellowship in the College and by working with stakeholders to establish standards for dental specialty education, practice and certification. In addition, Dr. Cable works for the Provincial Government of Alberta on a dental consultant basis.
Dr. Saranjeev S. Lalh – BSc, DDS, MD, FRCD (C)
Renew Oral & Facial Surgical Centre
Dr. Saranjeev S. Lalh received his Dental degree from University of Alberta in 1994 and his Medical degree from the Medical College of Pennsylvania in 2008. He completed two years of General Surgery training followed by completion of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery program from Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh in 2001. Dr. Lalh received his Fellowship status of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada in 2002. Dr. Lalh pursued academics by becoming the Director of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Co-Director of the Dental Implant Clinics at the University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry from 2007-2001.
He continues to teach at the Faculty and is a Clinical Professor on staff. He founded Renew Oral & Facial Surgical Centre, a certified non-hospital surgical center in 2005. He has been appointed the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at the internationally recognized Institute for Reconstructive Sciences in Medicine (iRSM) at the Misercordia Hospital and Covenant Health, dealing with reconstruction of patients’ with head and neck cancer. He has had the opportunity to lecture extensively both nationally and internationally on various topics. His special interest topics are in using new technological advances in digital imaging for reconstructive surgical procedures, and aesthetic medicine involving neuromodulators and dermal fillers.
Dr. Lee Darichuk – BSc, DMD, MDENT, FRCDC
Face Forward Oral & Maxillofacila Surgery
Dr. Lee Darichuk is an Oral & Maxillofacial surgeon practising in Calgary. He completed dental school at the University of British Columbia, OMS residency at the University of Manitoba, and a head & neck oncology fellowship at the University of Manitoba. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and the International College of Dentists He is currently the President-Elect of the Alberta Dental Association & College.
Dr. James Yacyshyn – BSc, DDS, MSc
Dr. James Yacyshyn is the Director of Continuing Dental Education, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Dentistry Department at the University of Alberta. Born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, Dr. James Yacyshyn obtained his Bachelor of Science degree, with honours, from the University of Alberta. He then obtained his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree, with Distinction, from the University of Alberta. Upon graduation, he went on to pursue and complete a Masters in Applied Science Engineering, from the University of Toronto. With a background in health technology and Informatics, Dr. Yacyshyn joined the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, as an Assistant Clinical Professor. He was appointed Director of Continuing Dental Education, and had cross appointments to the Alberta Research Council and Faculty of Medicine. As Director of Continuing Dental Education, Dr Yacyshyn has developed numerous educational programs for licensed Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Dental Assistants across Alberta, nationally, and internationally. With his involvement in a number of lecture, clinical, and combined programs, unique educational opportunities have been supported on a variety of topics in Dentistry. Dr. Yacyshynʼs involvement in Clinical programs has also provided care for numerous patients over the years.
Dr. Hadi Seikaly – M.D., M.A.Leadership, FRCSC
Dr. Hadi Seikaly is a professor of the departments of Surgery and Oncology at the University of Alberta in Edmonton. He is the Director of the division of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and the Edmonton Zone Clinical Section Head for Alberta Health Services. Dr. Seikaly is the past president of the Canadian Association of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, and the vice president of the Canadian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery.
Dr. Seikaly graduated from the University of Toronto medical school and completed his residency training at the University of Alberta in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. He then obtained fellowship training at the University of Texas Medical Branch in advanced head and neck oncology, and microvascular reconstruction. Dr. Seikaly completed a Masters of the Arts in Leadership from the Royal Roads University in 2014.
Dr. Seikaly has a large practice dedicated to head, neck, and skull base oncology and reconstruction. His research interests include functional surgical and reconstructive outcomes, microvascular head and neck reconstruction, submandibular gland transfer, and digitally driven complete occlusal reconstruction. Dr. Seikaly is the director of the Head and Neck Research Network. He has been a PI or collaborator on numerous research grants receiving funding from various agencies, including CIHR, Terry Fox Foundation and Alberta Cancer Foundation. He has published over 210 peer reviewed papers and book chapters.
Dr. Seikaly is the recipient of the many prestigious awards including the Edmonton Zone Medical Staff Association researcher of the year, the Canadian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery award for national educational excellence, the Ernest Skakun award for service to medical education, and the Mentor of the year. He is a member of numerous surgical societies, nationally/internationally and has been invited as a visiting professor to over 100 institutions lecturing on all aspects of Head and Neck Oncology and reconstruction.
COVID-19 and the Business of Dentistry
The recording of this session is available to all members upon request.
Pat Madaisky is a Graduate of the University of British Columbia Faculty of Law and has been practising since 1989. In 2000, he decided to break out on his own and establish Madaisky & Company Business Lawyers LLP. His team have extensive experience dealing with Health Care Professionals and have been providing corporate, commercial, real estate and other business law services for over 20 years. Pat’s unique approach to serving clients, as well as his practical in-depth understanding of law and business matters, has provided the foundation upon which the firm has grown.
Lachlan MacPherson, CPA, CA, is a Partner with MNP’s Professional Services team in Vancouver, B.C. Lachlan works closely with owner-managed businesses and high net worth individuals, offering in-depth tax planning, tax preparation, reporting and business consulting to help clients reach their ultimate financial success. He brings more than 20 years of experience providing taxation and business advisory expertise to Health Care Professionals. Close client relationships are his cornerstone to providing peace of mind over the various stages of start-up, growth, maturity, and exit from practice through to retirement and estate planning.
Matthew O’Brien is the Regional Manager of Professional Banking at TD Vancouver BC. Focused on providing banking solutions for a wide variety of Professional customers, his company offers a strong customer-focused brand and industry leadership in convenience with a suite of products and services designed to meet the financial needs of Professionals. Matthew works with TD’s great business bankers, wealth professionals and retail staff to find solutions that work for his Professional clients from the time they begin their Professional studies through graduation and establishing their practice. Specialties include Professional Student Loans and Practice Financing.
Henry Doyle is the Managing Broker and President of Al Heaps & Associates Brokerage. A graduate of the University of Alberta and a licensed real estate broker, he has over fifteen years industry experience in healthcare finance with Citibank. Henry owns and operates the Heaps & Doyle group. This group of companies includes: three dental brokerages: 1) Al Heaps & Associates Inc. 2) Hill Kindy 3) Practice Solutions; 4) an Associate placement division: Associates on Demand; 5) website SEO specialist: ExperDent; 6) Dental Practice Consolidators, which assists investor dentists in their acquisition and growth; 7) HD Dental Coaching, a practice management and coaching division.
Top Left – Right: Pat Madaisky; Lachlan MacPherson
Bottom Left – Right: Matthew O’Brien; Henry Doyle
Hosted by Dr. John Rogers and Ms. Robyn McCorquodale
Live Webinar held Thursday, April 22, 2021, 7:30 PM
The recording of this session is available
to Members upon request.
VDDS would like to thank our Presentation Sponsors:
TD, Madaisky & Company Business Lawyers LLP
MNP LLP, Heaps & Doyle Group
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The Rapidly Changing Dynamic of the Business of Dentistry
Sponsored by ROI Corporation Brokerage
Featured Speaker: Timothy A. Brown, ROI Corporation Brokerage
Guest Speaker: Dr. Amin Shivji, 123 Dentist
Description:
A. Dental Practice Market Brief:
- Why has Buyer demand increased since March of 2020
- Will the Seller’s market end – delayed Baby Boomer Business Owner (BBBO) exit rates?
- Banks and their views of practice start up vs. purchase
B. DSO Discussion:
- Why the Corporate Phenomenon is gaining traction
- Ask Dr. Shivji – what do you want to know?
- Associate contracts – how Principals & Corporates protect their Goodwill
C. Most Commonly Accepted Appraisal Methodologies
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- Direct Sales Comparison vs EBITDA – Projected earnings vs Historical
- How banks and Accountants view the methodologies
- Location and demographics
- Procedures & Polices – assignment vs non-assignment and A/R analysis
- Premise Leases – terms, restrictions and DEMO/RELO clauses
- Proper written contracts – employees and Associates
D. Buying and Selling a Practice:
- Selling?
- What to do now to prepare for an ownership exit
- Tax strategies and minimizing costs of Disposition
- Buying?
- How to work efficiently with Sellers & Brokers to get what you want
- Introducing yourself and expressing your interest – the cover letter
This video recording of The Rapidly Changing Dynamic of the Business of Dentistry will be available publicly on the VDDS website for a limited time only.
(Original Live Webinar: Saturday February 27, 2021)
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The Science of Aerosols and Airflow in Dentistry (Live Webinar held November 9, 2020)
(1.5 CE Hours – Live Event Only) CE not eligible for recorded webinar
Sponsored by Patterson Dental and Pura Air Purification
On-Demand Webinar accessible to all VDDS Members and Online Registrants as Bonus Presentation
Click HERE for Special Promo offered to VDDS Members!
Dentistry is considered one of the most hazardous jobs in America due to the bio-aerosols that are generated by procedures in the mouth. These aerosols may remain suspended in the air for significant periods of time, move with air currents, and come in contact with others. As more research comes to light on the possibility of airborne transmission of 
Covid-19, the science of eliminating the risk of these bio-aerosols becomes more important. Join Dr. Wilson J. Kwong as he hosts a discussion with Dr. Brian Fleck, PhD, Peng, an hvac/airflow expert from the University of Alberta and Mike Meade, Chief Technology Officer from Pura Air Purifications on how the science works, what the research is telling us and what you should be looking for in air purification solutions to protect your staff and patients so you can stay open during a pandemic.
Dr. Wilson J. Kwong
Founder of Inspire Dental Group. Dr. Kwong is also the founder of Vancouver Dental Education Centre (VDEC) for new dentists as well as VDEC Elite. He is a clinical instructor at the UBC Faculty of Dentistry and a respected lecturer throughout North America. He is the Chief Medical Officer at Pura Air Purification.
Mike Meade
Mike is founder and partner/owner of AIRPLUS Industrial Corp, specializing in industrial air applications. Mike started the business in 1998 as an independent manufacturer’s rep, and year-over-year it has grown into the most respected firm of its kind in British Columbia. He is the Chief Technology Officer at Pura Air Purification.
Dr. Brian Fleck, PhD, Peng, ICD.D
Dr. Fleck is a professor in the Faculty of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Alberta. His research specializes in fluid dynamics, mixing and turbulence, multiphase flow and atomization, HVAC and wind energy.
About Pura Air Purification
Every breath we take is important and should be safe and pure. Pura Air believes in creating a safe clinical environment for patients, employees, and doctors by focusing on developing, manufacturing and distributing both fixed and standalone medical-grade air purifiers to remediate and protect against infectious and non-infectious airborne particulates. Pura Air Purification has brought together experts in the fields of industrial air, UV-C germicidal light design and use, and engineers that specialize in HVAC systems and infection disease protocols to create a filtration/purification system that ensures protection is addressing the specific risk. Pura Air technology incorporates industrial ventilation practices as laid out by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) and applies them to commercial medical settings. Visit https://puraairpurification.com/dental-office