550-Dental Practice Model

LP272 - The Evolving Landscape of Dental Practice

Friday, February 20, 2026

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Location: W180*

Earn 3 ADA CERP

Target Audience: Dentist

Moderator(s)

Benjamin C. Youel, DDS, MS (he/him/his)

Orthodontist and Business Owner
Grayslake Orthodontics
Libertyville, Illinois, United States

Panelist(s)

Hendrik Lai, MBA, EMBA, MS, GCOL, ChMC, CM, FIIDM

Managing Partner
Viturtal Consulting
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Chad Leighty, DDS

Board of Directors/Clinician
P1 Dental Partners
Marion, Indiana, United States
William A. Simon, DMD

Owner Dentist
City Smiles/Chicago Dental Society
CHICAGO, Illinois, United States
Ralf Tomandl (he/him/his)

COO
HR for Health
Altadena, California, United States

Disclosure(s):

Hendrick Lai: No financial relationships to disclose

Delivering dental health care has evolved significantly over the last 20 years. In addition to advanced clinical procedures, materials, and technologies, we have seen dramatic shifts in dentistry as a business. This panel will explore various industry trends, practice models, and business constructs, and how they may facilitate success, while practicing and advancing in dentistry.

Fee:
October-December: $90
January-February: $130

Learning Objectives:

Understand current practice business metrics and how they may apply to your business. .
Gain a greater understanding of the career paths of today's new dentist. .
Gain a greater understanding of the benefits of stand-alone dental practice and newer practice models.
Gain a greater understanding of the role of and the future for Organized Dentistry.