JUNE 6 2026 SATURDAY
DENTAL OFFICE MANAGEMENT SUMMIT
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Empowering Dental Teams. Optimizing Practice Success.
SATURDAY
JUNE 6 2026
CROWNE PLAZA TORONTO NORTH YORK
9:30AM - 5:20PM
7CE CATEGORY 3
900 York Mills Rd, North York, ON M3B 3H2
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DENTAL OFFICE MANAGEMENT SUMMIT 2026
Join us for a full day of learning, inspiration, and connection at the Dental Office Management Summit 2026 this June 6, 2026 at Crowne Plaza Toronto North York. Discover practical strategies, leadership insights, and innovative solutions to help you run a more efficient and successful dental practice.
Breakfast & Registration is from 7:45am to 8:30am.
SUMMIT AGENDA
Paul Kuhlmeijer
Dental Office Designer Specialist
8:45am - 9:30am
Comprehensive Dental Office Construction and Design Solutions
TBD
SPEAKER BIO
Paul Kulhmeijer founded Studio 6 in 2020, a CommercialConstruction Company that specializes in Dental OfficeConstruction. Paul has over 14 years of construction-management experience ranging from engineering and design to new construction and commercial tenant fit-outs. Paul excels in managing projects from the early stages of conceptual design through planning and construction. Paul works together with clients, and his team of design professionals and project-related personnel on coordination, scheduling, and implementation of the project details in order to build a successful Dental Project.
Paul has extensive knowledge of Dental Equipment and the Dental Industry. Paul and his team at Studio 6 do everything from the Design of Office, Permits, Construction, Build Cabinets, supply Data & Networking Services, Website Design & Marketing, as well Furniture Installation. Studio 6 provides a complete Turn-Key Solution for Dental Office Construction or you can pick the Services desired for your upcoming Project.
Dr. Shammick Kotecha
9:30am - 10:15am
How to Use Technology to Grow Your Practice
Learn how to use modern technology to streamline operations, enhance patient experience, and drive growth in your dental practice. Discover practical tools and strategies to improve efficiency, increase case acceptance, and stay competitive in today’s digital landscape.
SPEAKER BIO
Dr. Shammick Kotecha is a dedicated dental professional with over two decades of experience in clinical practice and leadership within the dental community. He graduated from the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Dentistry in 2000 and completed his residency at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto.
In 2006, Dr. Kotecha purchased SGV Dental, where he has since expanded the practice into a state-of-the-art, 10-operatory facility rooted in digital dentistry. His passion for innovation led him to build and later sell Cobblestone Dental Care further solidifying his expertise in modern dental technologies.
A strong advocate for continuing education, Dr. Kotecha served as a Spear Study Club Leader for eight years and is actively involved in professional organizations. He is the President of the Canadian Academy of Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics (CARDP) and serves as the Secretary/Treasurer of the Toronto Crown and Bridge Study Club. He has also earned the prestigious Fellowships in both the Pierre Fauchard Academy and the International College of Dentists.
Dr. Kotecha’s clinical philosophy centers on digital dentistry and its applications in all aspects of patient care, from restorative and prosthodontic procedures to cosmetic and aesthetic treatments. His commitment to excellence ensures that his patients receive cutting-edge care in a comfortable, technologically advanced setting.
Adil Kotadia
Partner, MediaNV
10:45am - 11:30am
Navigating Practice Growth In Today’s Digital World
The evolving buying behaviour of patients
The importance of reviews, including the do's and don'ts with Google
How Ai is changing the world of search
Navigating how to choose a marketing partner
How to set budgets and what you should expect
SPEAKER BIO
Adil Kotadia established his first marketing company 25 years ago, primarily collaborating with real estate developers. He earned a degree in design and communications in 2003 from the University of Central England and Alberta University of the Arts.
In 2013, he began working in Dentists. He is now a partner at MediaNV, where he currently works with over 1000 dental practice owners throughout North America.
Amy Tong
B.Com CLU CH.F.C. CHS RCIS
11:30am - 12:15pm
Corporate Tax Optimization for Dentist
Optimizing your professional corp. structure to multiply your lifetime capital gain exemption
Creating a tax-free capital dividend account to save over $1M in taxes
Investing growth for long-term success
SPEAKER BIO
Amy Tong is a distinguished financial planner with over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is recognized as a Lifetime Top of the Table member of the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), a prestigious designation that highlights her exceptional expertise and achievements. Specializing in tax and financial planning for dentists and healthcare professionals, Amy has helped numerous clients optimize their financial structures, maximize after-tax income, and secure tax-free estate payouts.
Dr. James Younger
DDS, Author at TempStars
1:15pm - 2:00pm
The Business Case for Positive Workplace Culture in Dentistry
TBD
SPEAKER BIO
Dr. James Younger, is a practicing dentist and as a passionate CEO, the driving vision behind TempStars, North America's leading dental temping and hiring platform. With a career spanning clinical dentistry and tech entrepreneurship, James brings a unique perspective to dental practice management. As an industry thought-leader and innovator in helping everyone in dentistry be happier at work, he's passionate about fostering positive workplace cultures in dentistry. James’ expertise in two-sided marketplaces, coupled with his hands-on experience in dentistry, positions him to inspire dental office owners and managers to optimize their dental practice operations and culture for both business success and employee satisfaction.
Bahareh (Rae) Shahangian
B.A, J.D.
2:00pm - 2:45pm
From Offer to Closing: What Every Dentist Needs to Know Before Buying or Selling a Practice
Buying or selling a dental practice is one of the most significant financial decisions a dentist will make, yet many transactions encounter avoidable challenges along the way.
This session provides a high-level overview of the dental practice transaction process - from the initial offer through to closing - highlighting where deals commonly face issues and the key considerations dentists should be aware of. Topics will include letters of intent, due diligence, lease considerations, staffing transitions, and core elements of the purchase agreement.
Designed for dentists at any stage of their career, this session offers a practical framework to better understand the process and approach a future transaction with greater clarity and confidence.
SPEAKER BIO
Rae is a key legal consultant on all transactions involving dental practices and is recognized for her strategic advice and practical insight. She regularly advises dentists on acquisitions, sales, associate and partnership agreements, and is well known for guiding clients through successful practice startups. Her depth of industry knowledge has equipped her to be a trusted guide on the most pressing issues affecting dental professionals.
Tala Batarseh
Dental Practice Consultant
3:15pm - 4:00pm
Silent Killers of Practice Performance
Intentional growth prevents silent failure.
This talk focuses on the measurable factors that quietly erode production and profitability in dental practices. We will break down how downtime in the schedule, inefficient use of clinical hours, and missed opportunities in treatment flow reduce output without being obvious day to day. Attendees will learn how to identify these performance leaks using data, benchmarks, and simple metrics, and how to correct them to drive consistent, sustainable growth.
Learning Objectives
Measure it: Establish and track the key metrics that reveal downtime, underutilized clinical hours, and breakdowns in treatment flow
Identify it: Use data and benchmarks to pinpoint where production and profitability are being lost and why current systems are underperforming
Change it: Translate insights into new or refined protocols that correct inefficiencies, standardize performance, and drive consistent, sustainable growth
SPEAKER BIO
Tala is the founder, owner and operator of DenTala. Graduate of York University with a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Certificate of Management, Tala has over 15 years of experience in the dental industry. She has achieved a Certificate of Dental Practice Management from the University of Toronto, accompanied with multiple CE courses in Sales, Treatment Coordination, Executive and Leadership Training. Additionally, she has successfully completed trainings at the University of Toronto for the new IPAC standards. Tala has integrated her theoretical expertise, and industry experience toward helping many dental practices achieve success in their business. Passionate and driven, Tala continues to partner up with dentists opening new practices, or desiring more success out of their existing businesses to help them achieve levels of success beyond their expectation.