(This presentation does not grant continuing education credits. However, one credit may be obtained by visiting the JDIQ exhibition and having your badge scanned at the entrance.)
1. Participants will be able to identify the five most common factors that silently reduce a dental practice's valuation and implement early corrective actions while there is still time to impact the outcome.
2. Participants will be able to distinguish between the priorities of different buyer types in the current Quebec dental market - including DSOs and independent purchasers - and position their practice accordingly years before a planned sale.
3. Participants will be able to outline the key phases of a dental practice transition - from initial valuation through continuity planning and closing - and determine what operational, financial, and staffing documentation needs to be in place at each stage.
As CEO, Alex Zlatin helps struggling dental professionals take control of their practices and reach the next level of success with responsible leadership strategies. Leveraging over 15 years of management and consulting experience, he empowers organizations to become more productive and profitable based on the belief that successful businesses establish a genuine connection with employees, patients, and vendors.
Alex volunteers his time and expertise with various professional organizations, has launched the Dental Office Managers Association of Canada and is the author of Responsible Dental Ownership: Balancing ethics and business through purpose available on Amazon.
Savannah began her dental journey over 20 years ago, bringing experience across both clinical and operational roles and a strong understanding of what it takes to build high-performing dental teams. She previously served as Director of Operations for Mint Ops’ Recruitment division, supporting clinics through the hiring process and helping build the structure behind successful placements.
Today, Savannah continues to support dental practices through operational consulting, helping clinics improve performance, increase efficiency, and build long-term practice value. In her role as Chief of Staff, she also leads Mint Ops’ HR function, improving alignment across teams and creating structure and consistency through clear internal processes, expectations, and documentation.
