Beyond the Chair: Critical Leadership, Business & Management Skills for Dental Practice Success
About this Seminar
This 2-month hybrid course is designed for current and aspiring dental practice owners seeking to build the leadership and business foundations necessary for long-term success. Delivered over 18 hours of engaging instruction and coaching, the program fills the critical gaps not addressed in dental school. Participants will gain practical skills in HR best practices, practice risk management, insurance, financial and tax management, clinic administration (policies/systems/software), legal compliance, and leadership.
HOW TO REGISTER
View the Course Flyer HERE. Please complete the form linked HERE, and email it to
SCHEDULE
Wednesday, September 23 | 7-9pm | Virtual
Session 1: Introduction & The Roles of the Dental College and Association
Facilitator: Paul Pelletier; Guest speakers: Representatives from the College of Dental Surgeons of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Dental Association
Wednesday, October 7 | 7-9pm | Virtual
Session 2: Human Resources Best Practices
Guest Expert: Andrea Roberts, Owner of Rascal HR, HR Specialist with dental and healthcare practice experience
Wednesday, October 14 | 7-9pm | Virtual
Session 3: Financial Management/Banking & Accounting 101 (first half); Tax Management & Planning 101 (second half) Guest Expert: Brett Casavant, CPA, CA - Provincial Leader, Professional Services, MNP
Wednesday, October 21 | 7-9pm | Virtual
Session 4: Practice Management & Office Administration — Policies, Procedures, Tech & Software
Guest Expert: Chrissy Ford, Ford Dental Institute, Dental Practice Consultant and Operations Manager
Wednesday, October 28 | 7-9pm | Virtual
Session 5: Legal Compliance and Legal Risk Management
Guest Expert: McKercher LLP
Wednesday, November 4 | 7-9pm | Virtual
Session 6: Insurance and Practice Risk Management
Guest Expert: Sarah Tufts, CDSPI
Saturday, November 14 | 8:30am-4pm | In-Person
Session 7: Capstone Leadership Lab (In-Person)
Facilitator: Paul Pelletier LL.B. CAPS PMP
Bonus: Half Hour One-to-One Coaching Session with Paul Pelletier. Virtual or In-Person. There will be a limited number of in-person coaching sessions available on Nov 15th
COST
Students: $750+GST
(graduates in 2027 or later)
Dentists 0–5 Years: $1,650+GST
(graduated in 2021 to 2026)
Dentists >5 Years: $2,150+GST
(graduated in 2020 or earlier)
Presenters
LL.B. PMP CAPS
About Paul Pelletier
LL.B. PMP CAPS
Workplace culture expert, legal advisor, and leadership coach with deep experience in dental practice consulting. Paul uses his skills and experiences as a corporate lawyer, professional speaker, manager and business leader in his work and is a regular presenter at dental conferences and events.
Paul’s dental clients include the Ontario Dental Association, BC Dental Association, Journeé Dentaire International du Québec (JDIQ), Pacific Dental Conference, Alberta Dental Association, College of Dental Surgeons of Saskatchewan, Manitoba Dental Association, Newfoundland Dental Association, Yukon Dental Association, RDH Evolve Dental Hygienists Conference, and the Ottawa Dental Society. He also supports dental practices across Canada providing consulting, operations, HR and leadership advice. His other clients include Intel, AT&T, American Airlines, The Independent Contractors & Builders Association, law firms, The American Society of Travel Advisors, The Royal Canadian Mounted Police, The Travel Institute, Hollyburn Properties, Cora, professional associations, universities, and the Project Management Institute (PMI).
Paul will also lead the Beyond the Chair full-day in-person session.