SPEAKERS

Linda Anderson

Coach and trainer for the business of dentistry

Title: Team approach to case acceptance

Bio: Linda recognizes talent, skills and knowledge in people. She is the go to person when defining roles and skills in the areas of managing downtime, case presentation, accounts receivables, scheduling and much more. Linda works with dentists to achieve their vision and gain financial returns on their investment.
Linda's WHY "To motivate with energy and humour so that teams will be inspired to love what they do as much as I do!"

Tala Batarseh

Title: Growing your practice: managing by statistics not emotions

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.

Jonathan N. Borrelli

Title: What Not To Do When Managing Your Team,  from Your Employment Lawyer.

Bio: Jonathan is Partner at KMB Law and is the leader of the firm’s Employment and Labour Law practice group.  He helps dentists to manage their day-to-day workplace matters, resolve litigation issues, and complete corporate aspects of purchases and sales of their dental practices.
He has helped dentists succeed in their employment and contractor agreements, wrongful dismissal matters, occupational health and safety, accommodation and human rights, hiring and firing, workplace investigations, restrictive covenants, and workplace policies.

Ali Zare

Chief Security Officer (CSO) at TASProvider

Title: IT & Cyber Security in Dental Offices

Bio: Ali Zare is a seasoned security executive with a strong background in cybersecurity strategy and risk management. As Chief Security Officer (CSO) at TASProvider, Ali is responsible for establishing and overseeing comprehensive security programs to safeguard the organization’s assets and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
 
With a foundation in computer engineering and extensive experience in security operations, Ali brings a wealth of expertise in threat assessment, incident response, and security architecture design. He plays a critical role in aligning security initiatives with business objectives, fostering a culture of resilience and proactive risk mitigation within TASProvider.
 
Ali’s leadership is characterized by his commitment to staying ahead of emerging threats and implementing best practices to protect sensitive data and infrastructure. He collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to implement robust security measures that support TASProvider’s mission of delivering secure and reliable services to its clients.

Ozhan Asi

Chief Technology Officer at TASProvider
Title: IT & Cyber Security in Dental Offices

Bio: Ozhan Asi is a seasoned technology executive with a proven track record of leadership in driving innovation and digital transformation. As Chief Technology Officer at TASProvider, Ozhan oversees the strategic direction of technology initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
 
With a background rooted in computer science and extensive hands-on experience in IT management, Ozhan brings a depth of expertise in infrastructure optimization, cybersecurity strategy, and enterprise-wide IT governance. His leadership is characterized by a strong emphasis on leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance operational efficiency and drive sustainable growth.
 
Throughout his career, Ozhan has been instrumental in spearheading large-scale IT projects that have streamlined operations and positioned organizations for future success. He excels in building and leading high-performing teams, cultivating a collaborative environment where innovation thrives and business goals are met with technological excellence.
 
Ozhan maintains a continuous commitment to staying abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies. His strategic vision and technical acumen play a pivotal role in guiding TASProvider through complex technological landscapes, ensuring the delivery of robust, scalable solutions that meet the evolving needs of clients and stakeholders.
 

Richard Goldhar

Licensed Insolvency Trustee

Title: Turning Financial Challenges into Profitable Opportunities: Your Partner for Corporate Restructuring and Business Advisory

Bio: A Licensed Insolvency Trustee, having worked with a National Accounting and Insolvency firm prior to opening Goldhar & Associates Ltd in December of 2013. Spent numerous years working alongside top professionals to learn the art and craft of restructuring debt. Vastly experienced at helping corporations facing financial difficulty restructure their finances and operations and equally zealous to assist an honest and unfortunate individual in need of an opportunity to start over. Graduate of the Bachelor of Commerce program from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia who take pride in his education and is ever willing to assist others in achieving their goal of becoming a Licensed Practitioner. Deeply rooted within the community and after graduating, spent two years working for Atlantic Jewish Council as their Campaign Administrator. Actively volunteer with various organization within the communities with a thought to give back to the society. Evaluator with the Marking Centre for the CAIRP national board exams. Married to Jennifer (Shupak) Goldhar and a father of three sons.
Decription:
Richard will describe how corporate restructuring and business advisory can help businesses during times of financial difficulties. An opportunity to learn practical tips on turning financial problems into opportunities for growth, stability, and profitability. Discover clear and useful insights to help your dental practice thrive and ensure long-term success

Paul Kulhmeijer

   
Title: Comprehensive Dental Office Construction & Design Solutions
 

Bio: Paul founded Studio 6 in 2020, a Commercial Construction Company that specializes in Dental Office Construction. 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.Carlo Biasucci

Title: 3 Leadership Secrets for Dentists

Bio: Dr. Carlo Biasucci is the Founder and CEO of Elite Practice, Canada’s largest provider of 
training to dentists and dental teams. He is a strategic advisor, consultant, and business coach 
to fellow dentists across North America. He is the author of 4 books, a quarterly magazine 
focused entirely on practice growth, and over 200 articles on all aspects of dentistry and 
professional practice.   
 

David Lipkus

Title: Unlock Money Trapped in Your Professional Corporation Tax-Free

Bio: David Lipkus is a FinanciaL Security Advisor who specializes in:
• Life, Disability and Critical Illness Insurance 
• Tax minimization
• Mutual Funds and Creditor Protected Segregated Fund Investments
• Business Insurance Solutions
• RRSP, RESP and TFSA
Description: We will discuss how leveraging life insurance within your Professional Corporation is a proactive strategy for optimizing your financial resources. It allows you to harness the growth potential of permanent life insurance while maintaining liquidity and flexibility for both planned and unforeseen financial needs. Whether you are planning for retirement income, funding personal ventures, or securing your family’s future, this approach offers a powerful combination of protection and financial leverage.