PRACTICE OWNERSHIP PROGRAM
AT THE 2025 HINMAN DENTAL MEETING
SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2025
All too often, the decision on if and when to own a dental practice becomes an emotional journey rather than a business decision, with massive school debt often obscuring the big picture.
Join us for a day full of education and networking, and enjoy a complimentary two-night hotel stay at the 2025 Hinman Dental Meeting in Atlanta. This session will offer dental students, residents and associates the ability to expand one’s lens to fix their focus on long-term success, with the full disclosure of both the benefits and obstacles of owning a dental practice. Students will also have the opportunity to network with current owners who may be searching for a future associate or partner.
Over 100 private practice owners and 150 students and residents are expected to attend the program. With new dentists, owners and dental-specific professionals together in one room, this program is packed with insight and tools to kick off your career.
Note: This is a full-day session for students with current practice owners welcome to join the session halfway through the program.
- The Student Course:
Practice Ownership Program
8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Course #Sa6095 - The Owner Portion:
Transition Your Practice with Confidence: Seminar & Networking Social
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Course #Sa6112
TAKE IN THE FULL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
PERKS FOR STUDENT AND RESIDENT ATTENDEES
- Free admission to Hinman’s Friday Night Out event on March 21 ($30 value)
- Breakfast during the Saturday session ($30 value)
- Lunch during the Saturday session ($30 value)
- Complimentary two-night stay at the Westin Peachtree Plaza, which has shuttle access to the Hinman Dental Meeting locations – the Georgia World Congress Center and Omni Hotel at CNN Center in Atlanta ($560 value). Note that there is limited availability for hotel rooms.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
8:00 a.m.
Check-In & Breakfast
Students, Residents, Associates
8:45 a.m.
Introduction by Christy Ratcliff
Students, Residents, Associates
8:50 a.m.
Owning Your Dental Practice: The Bridge to Financial Freedom Presentation by Charles Loretto
Students, Residents, Associates
Cain Watters & Associates and NDP Partner Charles Loretto shares insight taken from 40 years of experience advising dentists on how to financially reach their goals. This interactive presentation offers a realistic view of practice ownership versus an employee and how it impacts doctors both financially and professionally. Charles will weigh the risks, consider debt and evaluate each option associated with becoming a new owner, entering a partnership, buying an existing practice or working as a partner in a corporate dentistry environment.
During this lecture, attendees will understand the necessary qualifications needed before starting a new practice or finding an existing partnership opportunity. It will provide details on the key elements to study before purchasing a practice like location, patient mix, type of transition and more, and how to negotiate the deal financially once you find the practice of your dreams.
10:35 a.m.
The Grand Slam: Early Years of Private Practice
Presentation by Dr. Mark Hyman, DDS MAGD
Students, Residents, Associates
Dr. Mark Hyman, an adjunct full professor and Special Assistant to the Office of the Dean at the University of North Carolina Adams School of Dentistry, will share the keys to managing a successful practice and providing world-class service. Dr. Hyman will leverage his 32 years of experience in full-time, real-world private practice as well as teaching and advocating for relationship-based optimal care dentistry.
Students, residents and associates will walk away from this course knowing how to implement the critical steps to renew a practice, discover the potential issues involved in handling new patients and utilize new techniques for keeping the team focused and enthused.
11:40 a.m.
Lunch
Students, Residents, Associates, Owners
Complimentary lunch will be provided for attendees. Current practice owners will be welcomed to partake in lunch and join the session at this time.
12:10 p.m.
Practice Owners: Are You Ready?
Presentation by Charles Loretto & Christy Ratcliff
Students, Residents, Associates, Owners
NDP Partners Charles Loretto and Christy Ratcliff will prepare the owners for their conversations with potential buyers.
1:10 p.m.
Meet-and-Greet Networking Session
Students, Residents, Associates, Owners
This portion of the program will serve as a moderated networking opportunity for students/residents/associates to meet with established senior doctors.
STUDENTS/RESIDENTS/ASSOCIATES:
PRACTICE OWNERSHIP PROGRAM (8:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.)
COST
For dental students, residents or associates, a fee of $85 is required to secure your spot in the Practice Ownership Program. For students and residents only, registering for this program will also allow you to receive a complimentary two-night hotel stay ($560 value) and admission to Hinman’s Friday Night Out event ($30 value).
Note that there are fees to attend the Hinman Dental Meeting for individuals who are not dental students or residents.
HOW TO REGISTER
To register for the Practice Ownership Program, please follow the steps below.
- Sign up for the Hinman Dental Meeting (registration opens in December 2024) and register for the Practice Ownership Program (Course #Sa6095– 5.5 hours of CE) on the Hinman registration platform. This is where you will pay your $85 fee.
- For students and residents: Book your hotel room at the Westin Peachtree Plaza at this booking link. In order to accommodate as many students as possible, please try to room with a classmate or friend. Note that a limited amount of hotel rooms are available.
REGISTRATION TIPS & NOTES:
- You do not need to add Hinman’s Night Out to your Hinman registration. When you register for Course #Sa6095, the system will add on your party ticket for free.
- You must book your room through this link in order to receive the complimentary offer. If you book through Hinman’s general housing link, you will not be included in the NDP/CWA room block, and you will be required to pay for your room at your expense.
- When booking your hotel room, you can register for any two consecutive nights at the Westin Peachtree Plaza that fall between 3/16/25 and 3/24/25 but you must register for and attend Course #Sa6095.
- When booking, you will be prompted to provide your credit card information to pay for any incidentals and late cancellations.
HOTEL TERMS & CONDITIONS:
- February 21, 2025 at 11:59 EST is the cutoff date for booking and cancelling your hotel room.
- If you cancel before February 21, your card will not be charged for the room.
- If you cancel after February 21, you are financially liable for the room through your card on file.
- If you do not show up to the event, you are financially liable for the room through your card on file.
- If you attend the program and check into your hotel room, your room will be 100% paid for (parking and incidentals will be at your own expense).
PRACTICE OWNERS:
TRANSITION YOUR PRACTICE WITH CONFIDENCE:
SEMINAR & NETWORKING SOCIAL (11:30 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.)
Current practice owners are invited to join the program at 11:30 a.m. for the Transition Your Practice with Confidence: Seminar & Networking Social (Course #Sa6112) session. Take this opportunity to meet with future owners, share your experience and gain an inside look at the questions and concerns that dental students may have as they begin their careers.
You’ll first hear from NDP Partners Charles Loretto and Christy Ratcliff on the key considerations and decisions needed to confidently prepare for a practice transition. You’ll also participate in a moderated networking session with students, residents and associates and meet with individuals who may be looking for the right practice opportunity.
The 2024 event was sold out with over 230 students and residents in attendance. Join us for the unique opportunity to potentially meet your future associate or partner and gain access to the list of student attendees.
COST
For current practice owners, a fee of $125 is required to secure your spot in the Practice Ownership Program. Note that there are additional fees to attend the Hinman Dental Meeting for individuals who are not dental students or residents.
HOW TO REGISTER
Sign up for the Hinman Dental Meeting (registration opens in December 2024) and register for the course titled, Transition Your Practice with Confidence: Seminar & Networking Social (Course #Sa6112 – 2 hours of CE) on the Hinman registration platform. This is where you will pay your $125 fee.
GET CE HOURS FOR ATTENDING
The Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting is an AGD PACE recognized provider. Each attendee is responsible for maintaining all CE documentation and submitting it to the appropriate licensing body. CE requirements differ from state to state. Check with your state board for specific requirements. For more information on Hinman’s continuing education credits, visit this webpage.
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