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3 Reasons to Visit Our Team at the AAO

Visit Bentson Copple at the AAO Annual Session
The AAO Annual Session is one of the most highly anticipated events for the orthodontic community each year. There are so many activities, as well as networking and learning opportunities under one roof for doctors, staff and exhibitors. Just like you, we enjoy learning about new trends, advancements and the overall health of the orthodontic industry at the Annual Session. As a company, we use events such as these to increase our knowledge and, in turn, pass along this wisdom to the ortho community in articles, lectures or during our client transactions. There are three reasons you should take note of the events Bentson Copple & Associates are participating in at the AAO Annual Session (April 21 – 25) in San Diego.

    1. Opportunity for Information Sharing

The Annual Session offers many educational lectures and we are honored to share our knowledge in a variety of learning environments. Listed below are a few lectures that you may want to attend:

Practice Transition Seminar
Friday, April 21 – 8:00am – 5:30pm
The all-day Practice Transition Seminar is a tool to aid orthodontists during the challenging time of a career transition. The seminar brings together a four-person panel of transition experts to share insights for orthodontists preparing for a future transition.

Invisalign In-Booth Lecture 
Saturday, April 22 – 12:00pm – 12:50pm
Chris Bentson will be presenting an Invisalign in-booth lecture (Booth #505). The title of the lecture is “No Voodoo – How Invisalign Adds Profit to Your Practice” and its content will offer market data showing that practices are growing their business with Invisalign treatment. Seeking growth and higher profits? This presentation will offer real data and insights about how Invisalign treatment can fit into one’s practice model.

State of the Orthodontic Industry
Sunday, April 23 – 10:30am – 11:30am (Repeat Monday, April 24 – 10:30am – 11:30am)
Results for the solo and small group practice were very strong in 2016, and doctor-owners are looking to build on that in 2017. With many forces pushing and pulling to change the shape of dentistry, Chris Bentson will offer doctor-owners the knowledge to make necessary strategic decisions with present facts regarding the current market.

New Orthodontist/Resident Conference
Sunday, April 23 – 2:30pm – 4:00pm
This program, sponsored by the AAO, with keynote speaker Chris Bentson, will address the steps to follow to pursue specific orthodontic career paths or practice modalities. Following his 40-minute presentation, attendees will break into small groups for discussions. Shannon Patterson, our Director of Practice Opportunities & Orthodontic Placements, and Doug Copple will be two of many leading the discussions.

      1. Networking

Many doctors attend the meeting just for the available networking opportunities. One of the most anticipated networking opportunities is one especially for doctors seeking career opportunities. Our team will be a part of the third annual Orthodontic Career Fair.

Orthodontic Career Fair
Sunday, April 23 – 4:00pm – 5:30pm
The Orthodontic Career Fair offers the opportunity to engage face-to-face with employer representatives and discuss possible opportunities. The event will feature many companies and practices with available opportunities, such as associate positions, equity-minded associate opportunities and practices for sale.

      1. Meet Our Team Face-to-Face

Face-to-face meetings are not just preferable, but necessary for building deeper, stronger bonds with clients and maintaining productive relationships. The Annual Session provides just that. We invite all doctors to stop by the Bentson Copple & Associates Booth (#3537) any time during the Annual Session and speak with us in person. Our team will be happy to discuss plans for a potential practice valuation/appraisal, a practice transition, recruiting or any other change of orthodontic ownership. Residents and job seekers can also learn more about our placement services and career opportunities. Be sure to pick up a complimentary copy of the Bentson Copple reSource newsletter, published for all orthodontists, regardless of practice size or career stage.

Time for GORP 2015

The 2015 Graduate Orthodontic Residents Program (GORP) is quickly approaching and we are excited about attending this year’s event (July 30–August 2, 2015).

Plan to stop by our table and enter to win an Apple Watch by participating in Bentson Clark & Copple’s 2015 Annual Resident Survey. A QR code will be displayed at the booth, providing easy online access to the survey. If running short on time at the event, pick up a postcard with the QR code and submit your answers to the survey at your convenience. Please note that the survey must be completed by August 7, 2015 to be eligible to win.

Even though we are only giving away one Apple Watch, everyone is a winner at GORP! As a thank you for participating in the annual survey, each doctor will receive a complimentary electronic subscription to the Bentson Clark reSource newsletter for the remainder of his/her residency.

In addition, Shannon Patterson, our Director of Practice Opportunities & Executive Recruiting, will be on hand to speak with you regarding purchasing an orthodontic practice, seeking an associateship position or entering into an employment situation. She can register you in our database of practice opportunities, which allows us to provide potential opportunity matches as they come to light, based on your specific geographic preferences and future ownership desires.

NESO: A Revolutionary Learning Experience

We’re heading north to attend the Northeastern Society of Orthodontists’ (NESO’s) 93rd Annual Meeting, November 6-9. This year’s meeting theme is Connecticut Still Revolutionary Orthodontics Is Evolutionary. We are honored and excited to be a part of this annual event that represents over 1,250 members from Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, and the Canadian Provinces of Québec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.

At this year’s event Bentson Clark & Copple will not only be exhibiting (booth #515), but Chris Bentson is honored to be a part of the “Joining, Acquiring, or Selling an Orthodontic Practice: Ask the Experts” presentation. This is a joint lecture from three of the orthodontic industry’s transition planning leaders: Chris Bentson, Roger Hill and Dr. Eric Ploumis. This two-part, half-day educational lecture is scheduled for Friday, November 7 from 1:30pm – 5:00pm (with a 30-min scheduled break).

Chris’ portion of this lecture will review the current consumer market for orthodontics and how it affects your practice positioning. His presentation will include a description of the transition process, an illustration of the relationships between key financial and operational data needed to examine practice health and a general review of overhead targets. In addition, a few of the current trends seen in today’s growing practices will be discussed.

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As mentioned above, plan to stop by our booth while attending the event. We will be happy to speak with you if you are considering the possibility of a practice valuation, practice transition, partnership, relocation or the sale of your complete/partial practice. If you are undecided about your future, we would be more than happy to discuss your options and help guide you in the best direction for your practice and future endeavors.

Join us at the 2014 AAO Orthodontic Career Fair

2014 AAO Orthodontic Career FairBe sure to join Bentson Clark & Copple at the 1st annual AAO Orthodontic Career Fair. We will be on-site to speak with each attendee about our company’s orthodontic recruiting and placement services. We will have a list of the most current orthodontic practices available for purchase, full-time associateships, part-time associateships and partnership transactions available.

This inaugural career fair is being held on Sunday, April 27, 2014 from 3 PM – 5 PM at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, in the Great Hall B, located on Level 1. The Career Fair will bring together those with position openings, or practices for sale, and those individuals who are seeking practice opportunities. This event is being held in conjunction with 2014 AAO Annual Session as part of the AAO’s “Career Day” events. This is one of three signature events designed to help newer and younger orthodontic members be more successful in their career transition.

There are countless advantages of starting your career search with Bentson Clark & Copple. We are committed to working with residents each step along their journey. As experts in the field of orthodontics, we have earned an excellent reputation as an organization that orthodontic professionals can truly rely on. Our experience and highly trained staff ensures unsurpassed service and dedication to each and every doctor.

2013 GORP Promotion Winner Announced

GORP 2013 WinnerBentson Clark & Copple is pleased to announce that Dr. Doug Shaw of Nova Southeastern University is the winner of our on-site “Who’s the Boss” GORP promotional contest.

All GORP attendees were invited to participate in our Instagram contest for a chance to win a Mystery Prize, valued at over $2,800. The prize included:

A lifetime subscription to the Bentson Clark reSource quarterly newsletter. The Bentson Clark reSource is an all-in-one informational source that provides and analyzes real data from real practices to present the most accurate information available within the orthodontic industry. Each issue of the Bentson Clark reSource includes articles written by the most distinguished consultants, industry insiders and businesses leaders within the world of orthodontics.

A $1,000 worth of consulting from Bentson Clark & Copple.  Bentson Clark & Copple can review an existing practice valuation to ensure the value determined is reasonable and appropriately represents the fair market value of a particular practice. Consulting services also include practice transition mediation between Sellers and their advisors and Buyers and their advisors.

A Lunch and Learn webinar for the winner’s orthodontic program. This includes a one-hour webinar and lunch and cupcake delivery for the residents in attendance.

Company-branded paper neckties were given away at the Bentson Clark & Copple table during the UNC-hosted event.  Residents were asked to snap a photo of themselves wearing a branded “I’m the Boss” tie, then upload the photo to Instagram with the hashtags #BCCOrtho and #GORP2013.

A huge thank you goes out to all of the residents who entered the contest. We received many great pictures via Instagram and we regret only being able to select one winner. To view a sample of the entries, please visit our Facebook page.

Sure Bet: Learning Opportunity in Las Vegas

We’re traveling to the upcoming topsFest meeting. The 2013 topsOrtho Users’ Meeting is being held at the Green Valley Ranch, located just 15 minutes from the Vegas strip. Lectures were created with all topsOrtho users in mind, from beginner to advanced, for doctors as well as administrative and clinical staff. This is the perfect opportunity to gain continuing education credits and mingle with other topsSoftware users.

There will be a wide variety of speakers featured, presenting on a diverse array of topics. This year’s meeting includes many top doctors and consultants including Char Eash, Jackie Shoemaker, Joyce Matlack, Dr. Mark Sanchez (along with many others) and the amazing topsOrtho team. Chris Bentson is also honored to speak at this year’s topsFest event. He is scheduled to present on Friday, February 1st at 9:15am on the topic of Today’s Orthodontic Marketplace.

Chris’ presentation is broken into two portions. Part one will primary discuss the current economic state and market conditions of the orthodontic community. A detailed breakdown of an orthodontic practice expense statement and its benchmarks will be offered to attendees. The data gathered from Bentson Clark & Copple’s 2012 Annual Resident Survey will be featured in order to provide a general understanding of how their choices will affect the future of the profession. Part two of the presentation is focused on the top eight trends in practice growth. Examples will be provided of social media, aligner technology, corporatization of dentistry, fee structure, referral trends, abbreviated treatment times, purchasing a competitor’s practice and starting an orthodontic satellite office.

 

On the Road Again…Traveling to Tucson

The fall meeting schedule has been in full swing for the Bentson Clark & Copple team! We are once again packing our bags, putting together our marketing materials and reviewing our PowerPoint presentation for the upcoming OrthoSynetics’ 2012 Practice Meeting. We are honored to be invited to participate and can’t wait to finally get there!

We are extremely excited about the 1950’s themed Friday Night Sock Hop. We have heard through the grapevine that Chris Bentson will be rocking a leather jacket, white t-shirt and loafers at the event. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled (and snap a photo). The evening’s entertainment will include a performance from Shanana from the movie Grease! That should be a treat for all.

There will be a wide variety of speakers featured presenting on a diverse array of topics. We always enjoy speaking alongside industry leaders including Dr. Ben Burris, Dr. Mark Coreil, Dr. Jack Devereux (along with many others) and the wonderful OrthoSynetics team. Chris Bentson is scheduled to speak on Saturday, October 20 at 10am. Below are the details regarding his lecture.

Today’s Orthodontic Marketplace and How It Will Shape Tomorrow
Saturday, October 20 @ 10:00am
This presentation examines the economic state, current trends and existing benchmarks of the orthodontic marketplace and how these factors will affect today’s orthodontists and impact the future of the industry. The following areas will be discussed in detail:
• Current consumer and business owner behavior
• Operational and financial benchmarks
• Overhead standards
• Current trends: cause and effect

Bentson Clark & Copple Announces Upcoming Speaking Schedule

The Bentson Clark & Copple team have a busy upcoming fall schedule. We always enjoy the opportunity to speak at orthodontic society meetings, study clubs, orthodontic schools, and resident functions. This fall we have been provided numerous opportunities to do so! Chris Bentson will be crisscrossing the country presenting to the orthodontic community.

Some of Chris’ presentation will be solely directed towards the orthodontic resident community, while others are targeted toward the general orthodontic doctor population. He will be speaking on a number of topics including, but not limited to: locating a practice opportunity, today’s orthodontic marketplace, orthodontic trends, practice transition (from both buyers’ and sellers’ perspectives), practice valuation, and the future of the orthodontic industry.

Below is a list of Bentson Clark & Copple’s upcoming speaking and exhibiting schedule.

September 20-23, 2012
Middle Atlantic Society of Orthodontists (MASO) Annual Session
Baltimore Hilton
Baltimore, MD
Booth # 405
Doctor Lecture: Benchmarking the Orthodontic Practice
Resident Lecture: The Process of Locating a Practice to Build, Join, Partner or Purchase

September 27-29, 2012
Southern Association of Orthodontists (SAO) 2012 Annual Meeting
Grove Park Inn
Ashville, NC
Booth # 605
Doctor Lecture: Today’s Orthodontic Practice & Marketplace
Resident Lecture: How to Locate a Practice Opportunity

October 9, 2012
AAO Sponsored Resident Webinar
Resident Webinar: Path to Ownership, Partnership or Associateship

October 11-13, 2012
OrthoVoice 2012
Bally’s Hotel
Las Vegas, NV
Booth # 311
Practice Transition Panel Discussion

October 18-20, 2012
OrthoSynetics’ 2012 Practice Meeting
Loews Ventana Canyon
Tucson, AZ
Doctor Lecture: Today’s Orthodontic Marketplace and How It Will Shape Tomorrow

October 25, 2012
TP Orthodontics Resident Presentation
TP Orthodontics Headquarters
La Porte, IN
Resident Presentation: The Resident Pathway to Future Practice Ownership

Be sure to attend one of Chris Bentson’s lectures, visit our booth (if we are exhibiting at that particular meeting) and pick up of the most recent copy of the Bentson Clark reSource!

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