Webinar: Becoming a Dental Practice Owner in 2025

Live Webinar
April 22, 7 pm CT

Join us for "Becoming a Dental Practice Owner in 2025," where we’ll explore the paths to ownership, financial preparation, and key considerations for getting financing.

1
Understand startup vs. acquisition costs
Learn the key financial differences between starting a practice from scratch and buying an existing one.
2
Learn how to financially prepare for ownership
Get expert guidance on creating and maintaining a budget and building a strong financial profile.
3
Explore financing options
Discover tailored funding solutions, from traditional loans to specialized dental practice financing, and determine the best fit for your goals.

Webinar Speakers

Michael Jerkins, MD MEd

President & Co-Founder

Michael is the President and Co-founder of Panacea Financial and is also a practicing physician in Little Rock, AR. After earning his BBA in Economics he deferred his medical school acceptance to teach middle school science in the Phoenix, AZ area while also earning his Masters in Education from Arizona State University. He then completed medical school at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center before finishing his residency at University of Cincinnati Medical Center and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. With a faculty position and board certifications in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Michael is able to treat patients of all ages and teach medical trainees in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Brandon Finazzo

Head of Practice Solutions

Brandon is the Head of Practice Solutions of Panacea and has worked in the Healthcare Industry since 2008, with over 15 years in commercial lending and credit experience. Previously, Brandon was a Regional Healthcare Manager at Wells Fargo Bank Healthcare Industries group, where he successfully managed and grew the California, Arizona and Texas markets. Additionally, Brandon was the Market Vice President for Citi Practice Finance Group, as well as Assistant Vice President at US Bank. Brandon has a passion for connecting with students to assist them with the preparation for Practice ownership.