Expert Panel

Live Expert Panel · Thu, November 5, 2026 · 8 PM EST

Sell, Stay, or Scale

Decide What's Next for Your Practice

8:00 – 9:00 PM EST

Complimentary to attend

Every practice owner reaches a point where they must decide: should I sell, stay independent, or scale? Join this expert panel to uncover what really goes into making one of the biggest decisions of your career. Industry leaders share practical insight on what DSOs actually look for, how to evaluate your options honestly, and how to build a future that aligns with your goals — then stay for the live Q&A to bring them your own next-move questions.

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Panelists from Klas Dental BrokerageLumio Dental

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Meet the Panelists

Two Leaders Who Know What Comes After the Decision

Panelist 01 Dr. Lauren Bennett

Dr. Lauren Bennett

Retired Dentist & Dental Broker · Klas Dental Brokerage

Dr. Lauren Bennett graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 2008 and started a practice from scratch in Tulsa. Over 16 years she grew that small practice into a large one that needed a new building of its own. Shortly after the move she became seriously ill with a large blood clot, and in 2023 she sold the practice so she could recover. Now healthy and pursuing career opportunities she never imagined, Dr. Bennett works in dental brokerage with Klas Dental Brokerage, helping dentists find ideal staff members so they can focus on taking care of patients. Having built, grown, and sold a practice herself, she brings a first-hand view of what a sale really involves and what owners should weigh before deciding what comes next.

Panelist 02 Tonya Sunday

Tonya Sunday

Integrations Manager · Lumio Dental

Tonya Sunday specializes in helping dental organizations successfully integrate practices, people, technology, and operations during periods of growth and change. As Integrations Manager at Lumio Dental, she leads the end-to-end setup and transition of new and acquired practices — from IT infrastructure and software implementation to operational alignment and rebranding — ensuring every detail is in place for a smooth launch and long-term success. With a background spanning both clinical and administrative roles, Tonya is known for on-site training, policy rollout, workflow assessments, and post-go-live support that guide teams through change with clarity and care. Whether leading an integration or coaching a team through Open Dental adoption, she takes pride in making people feel supported, capable, and ready for what's next.

What We'll Cover

Five Questions Before Your Next Move

What DSOs actually pay for

Beyond the headline multiple — the systems, team, and numbers that drive real valuations, and what quietly lowers an offer.

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Questions to ask before the first call

What to know about your own practice, your goals, and the buyer before you ever pick up the phone — so you negotiate from strength.

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What independence costs and buys

The honest trade-offs of staying private: the freedom you keep, the risk you carry, and the support you give up.

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Scaling without a partner

How owners grow to a second location or a bigger practice on their own terms — and where the capital, people, and time actually come from.

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Deciding on your timeline, not theirs

Why the best exits and expansions are planned years ahead, and how to stop reacting to offers and start choosing your own window.

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One hour. Clarity on what comes next.

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