Weekend with the Experts

What You Will Learn

• Essential insights regarding buying, building, and leasing in today’s real estate market.
• Mistakes to avoid when remodeling or expanding your established practice.
• How to prepare and qualify for financing, and what lending options are available.
• Q&A with our expert panel and much more!

Event Schedule

Thursday, June 26

• Welcome cocktails & group dinner starting at 6:30pm

Friday, June 27

• A-dec history and tour
• Presentations from our panel
• Display floor exploration in the afternoon and 1:1 meetings available.
• Group dinner at local winery

Saturday, June 28

• Departure at your convenience

Eric Hirschmann, Klint Croucher, Dan Stucki, & Robert Fogleman – Burkhart Equipment Specialists

Burkhart has been responsible for coordinating the building and equipping of the most beautiful and successful new dental offices in the Northwest. With a dedicated team of Equipment Specialists, Installation, and Technology professionals, they will help manage an equipment project of any size. This team of experts will discuss project management, treatment room design, 3D visualization of your new space, and common pitfalls to avoid.

Douglas Sligting – Ascent Practice Growth Strategies Founder & CEO

Douglas Sligting has spent his entire 30-year career in marketing, working for national advertising agencies in addition to owning his own agency for 10 years prior to creating Ascent. Doug’s singular vision is to help dentists thrive in today’s evolving dental industry using the most technologically sophisticated and transparent marketing solutions in the industry. Ascent offers a true pay-for-performance model that eliminates all the risk in dental marketing.

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Rick Shandy – BnK Principal

Rick is a 22-year construction industry veteran. While specializing in dental and medical construction, he has a vast amount of experience in all types of construction from retail to restaurant, from small service work to 10,000-square-foot ground-up projects.

Learn more about BnK Construction Inc.

Ateah Wright – Real Estate Expert

With over 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry, Ateah’s unique background helps her relate to her client’s clinical and real estate needs. She provides expert guidance in assisting tenants and buyers with all healthcare real estate transactions, including start-ups, lease renewals, expansions, relocations, additional offices, purchases, and practice transitions.

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Chelsea Rodgers – Obsidian Principal

Chelsea Rodgers has over 17 years in the industry. After working for several local Portland firms, Chelsea started Obsidian Design in 2016. Obsidian Design’s strategy is building strong relationships with effective communication, creative problem-solving and creating beautiful, functional spaces for clients. Obsidian has permitted nearly 200 projects in dozens of jurisdictions across the country.

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Dr. Olesya Salathe, DMD – Innovator, Leader, & Advocate for Exceptional Dental Care

Dr. Salathe owns and operates two highly regarded practices in Oregon. As a Kois-trained dentist, she is at the forefront of modern dentistry, mastering advanced techniques and evidence-based approaches. Under her leadership, Salathe Dental has become a certified Digital Smile Design (DSD) clinic. She also leads the local chapter of the American Academy of Clear Aligners Study Club, fostering innovation and collaboration in digital dentistry.

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Chris Wallace – VP: Business Development for US Bank

With more than 10 years of experience in the healthcare finance space, Chris specializes in assisting dentists in securing the capital they need to realize their dream offices. Whether for practice acquisitions, commercial real estate, or project financing, he is here to help.

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Kristi Travis
Regional Account Manager

Chris Jones
Territory Sales Manager