Kick off AAO 2026 with The Orthodontic Practice & Career Transition Seminar, hosted by Bentson Copple Patterson & Associates. This half-day event is designed for orthodontists at every career stage – from residents and young doctors looking to purchase a practice to practice owners planning to add a partner or sell their practice.
A panel of valuation and transition experts will cover practice value fundamentals, partnership structures, add-on acquisition, family transitions, and current orthodontic trends. Doctors will gain practical insight into exit strategies, transition timelines, and key considerations for both buyers and sellers.
A limited number of tickets will be available for purchase, including limited seats available for orthodontic residents.
Chris Bentson & Shannon Patterson
Doug Copple, CVA
Shannon Patterson, CPR, CMSR, Certified Kolbe Consultant
Shane Burden
Led by Doug Copple, Shannon Patterson, and Chris Bentson
Shannan Patterson, CPR, CMSR
Partner
Shannon Patterson is a nationally recognized consultant who advises orthodontists on business operations and practice transitions. A Kolbe Certified™ Consultant and certified recruiter, she specializes in strengthening teams through assessment-based insights and actively contributes to industry leadership, including her service with the American Association of Orthodontists.
Doug Copple is a Certified Valuation Analyst with a background in accounting and experience at two of the nation’s largest accounting firms. He leads the firm’s valuation and transition services, providing expert guidance to hundreds of orthodontists on buy-outs, partnerships, 100% sales, and OSO/DSO affiliations to help them achieve their financial goals.
Chris Bentson
Founder
Chris Bentson has spent over thirty-five years advising orthodontists on the business side of their practices and has served in key leadership roles, including AAOF President and recipient of the AAO’s 2022 Outstanding Contribution to the Specialty Award. He is a frequent lecturer—most notably at Wharton’s AAO Partnership course—and a regular contributor to national orthodontic meetings, journals, and publications.
Resident & Transition Advisor
Shane Burden is a Placement & Talent Acquisition Consultant at Bentson Copple Patterson & Associates, bringing extensive orthodontic and dental industry experience, including his past leadership of the aligners division at Rocky Mountain Orthodontics. He serves as a key liaison for orthodontic residents and doctors nationwide, guiding candidates through the recruitment process and acting as a trusted industry resource.
Early Bird Pricing Ends February 28th 2026
Regular Price 179.00
Regular Price 79.00
Regular Price 179.00This ticket type is designed for attending doctor spouses or business partners. This lecture is NOT intended for orthodontic team members.
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