CE

OWN YOUR GROOVE: THE ROAD TO DENTAL PRACTICE OWNERSHIP

Saturday, September 19, 2026

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Credits: 2

Audience: Dentists

Teaching Methods: Lecture

Prerequisites: No prior level of skill, knowledge, or experience is required for participation in this course.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Whether you're looking to acquire an existing dental practice or start one from the ground up, success begins with preparation. This session will walk attendees through the key steps, considerations, and resources necessary to launch or acquire a dental practice with confidence. From understanding the financial landscape and building your advisory team to evaluating opportunities and creating a solid foundation for ownership, attendees will leave with a clearer roadmap to practice ownership.

OBJECTIVES:

  1. Identify the critical differences between acquiring a practice and starting one from scratch.
  2. Understand the personal, professional, and financial preparation required for ownership.
  3. Assemble the right team of advisors, including financial, legal, and clinical experts, to support their transition.
  4. Evaluate practice opportunities using key metrics and due diligence techniques.
  5. Outline the essential steps and timeline involved in the acquisition or startup process.
SPEAKERS: Brad Peiffer and Aaron Tyson

Brad Peiffer is a Vice President and Regional Business Development Officer for Bank of America Practice Solutions. In this role, he is responsible for providing lending and financing options to dentists located in the four-state territory of Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, D.C., and Virginia. Brad has two decades of experience working with business owners, medical professionals, and corporate executives. Brad understands the complexity that comes with running your own business and private practice. He helps implement specialized lending solutions specifically tailored to the dental industry. Prior to assuming his role with Practice Solutions, Brad served as a Financial Center Manager with Bank of America. In addition, Brad was self-employed for 13 years and is passionate about helping business owners simplify their current and future business priorities.

Aaron Tyson started his career with Bank of America in early 2018 and is a vice president of dental financing with a specialization in first-time practice owner startups as well as established projects (remodel, expansion, relocation, additional location, equipment, real estate purchases, etc.). Aaron is well established with relationships in the local community to ensure you are surrounded by the right team of dental-specific resources to ensure a smooth process through building your dream practice. He was born and raised in Pennsylvania, where most of his family still resides, and is thankful to continue growing his career there, with the opportunity to travel throughout the states in his territory. Aaron’s wife is a non-profit, and they currently live in Pottstown, PA, with their two daughters and dog named Finn. They are avid sports fans, watching their daughters swim and play lacrosse.

 

 

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:

 

The Virginia Dental Association is an ADA CERP-recognized provider.

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. The Virginia Dental Association designates each activity with the noted CE credits. Please refer to the description of each activity for the number of CE credits. The VAPD continuing education activities have been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) through joint efforts between VAPD and VDA. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at ADA.org/CERP.