SHOW ME THE MONEY

Friday, September 18, 2026

8:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Credits: 2

Audience: Dentists, Students, Spouses

Teaching Methods: Lecture/Panel

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

COURSE DESCRIPTION: 

Running a successful dental practice requires more than clinical expertise—it also requires strong financial knowledge and planning. This panel discussion brings together experts in banking, accounting, financial planning, fraud investigation, and dental benefit programs to discuss the key financial issues facing dental professionals today. Attendees will gain insight into practice finances, fraud prevention, lending considerations, and long-term financial planning strategies designed specifically for dental professionals. The session will provide practical guidance to help dentists strengthen their financial decision-making and protect the financial health of their practices.

OBJECTIVES:

1. Identify key financial considerations that impact the profitability and sustainability of a dental practice.
2. Recognize common financial risks and fraud schemes affecting dental practices and strategies to mitigate them.
3. Describe financial planning and lending strategies that can support long-term practice growth and personal financial stability.

David Brotman -

James Harrington, CFP, AAMS -

David Harris, CFE, CPA, Forensic CPA, CFF, MBA - Every dentist worries about it — the trusted employee who isn’t quite as trustworthy as they seem. That’s where David Harris comes in. David may have the coolest job in dentistry — he helps dentists protect what they’ve worked so hard to build by tracking down the people who steal from them. As CEO of Prosperident, the world’s largest firm devoted exclusively to investigating embezzlement in dental practices, David and his team have helped countless dentists uncover and recover from financial betrayal. His mission is simple: to make sure dentists stay focused on patient care, not internal theft. A Licensed Private Investigator, Forensic Certified Public Accountant, and Certified Fraud Examiner, David brings rare expertise and a deep understanding of how dental practices operate — and how to keep them safe. He’s also the author of the definitive guide, Healers versus Stealers: How to Outsmart the Thief in Your Dental Practice, and his insights have been featured in virtually every major dental publication. Dentists across North America have learned from David through his lively and informative presentations. His mix of real-world experience, sharp wit, and genuine care for the profession makes him an audience favorite at dental conferences worldwide. In recognition of his long service to dentistry, David is one of only a few non-clinicians to receive a Fellowship in the International Academy of Dental Facial Esthetics. When David speaks, dentists walk away smarter, safer, and far better prepared to protect their practices.

Christian Hill, CPFA -

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: The VDA Team and the speaker do not have any financial arrangements/affiliations to disclose relating to the content of this presentation.