The Lease: The Dentist’s Forgotten Asset

Credit Details
This electronically delivered self-instructional program is designated for 1.5 hours of CE credit by Farran Media.

The fee to view this course is $36. This cost includes the fee to take the exam and claim your CE credits.

Synopsis:
This course is designed to educate the dentist on the intricacies of a commercial lease and educate what is contained in the lease they will be signing in connection with the ownership of their dental practice. An in depth investigation into the many provisions which can materially harm a dentist in connection with a future sale, or impact the goodwill the dentist will be generating at the practice, as well as numerous other provisions which can negatively impact their dental practice if modifications are not sought from the landlord are discussed.

The goal of this presentation is to equip each dentist with a thorough understanding of the commercial lease as it has evolved (and continues to evolve) in ways which may materially harm the dentist’s future financial well being.

Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Have a fundamental understanding of the various provisions contained in a lease which can negatively impact the doctor's future.
• Know the defined terms throughout a lease that will pinpoint a possible issue the doctor will need to address in order to protect themselves.
• Understand the key issues you may be able to have revised in the lease, rather than attempt to negotiate provisions that will harm the doctor's ability to get harmful provisions impacting future goodwill modified.

Description of Speaker:
Jason Patrick Wood is a partner in the Law Firm of Wood & Delgado and has been with the firm since 2004. He is a graduate from San Diego State University and the University of San Diego's School of Law. Jason's primary emphasis is on business transactions for dentists and doctors: leases, purchase agreements, partnership agreements, shareholders agreements, corporations, associate agreements and other business-related legal needs. He has authored many articles relative to the business side of dentistry which have appeared in Dental Economics, CDA Journal, The New Dentist, Colorado Dental Association Journal, Matsco's: Strategies For Success as well as numerous dental society newsletters. Prior to joining Wood & Delgado, Jason worked in Washington, D.C. in connection with Presidential and U.S. Congressional campaigns and thereafter he worked for the U.S. House of Representatives, drafting legislation for various House committees. Jason is a moderator and a frequent contributor to the Dentaltown Message Board.

Disclosure:
Jason Wood declares that neither he nor any member of his family have a financial arrangement or affiliation with any corporate organization offering financial support or grant monies for this continuing dental education program, nor does he have a financial interest in any commercial product(s) or service(s) he will discuss in the presentation other than the fact that Jason Wood does disclose that he has a legal practice with dentists as clients.

Legal Disclaimer:
The CE provider (Farran Media) uses reasonable care in selecting and providing content that is accurate. The CE provider, however, does not independently verify the content or materials. The CE provider does not represent that the instructional materials are error-free or that the content or materials are comprehensive. Any opinions expressed in the materials are those of the author of the materials and not the CE provider. Completing one or more continuing education courses does not provide sufficient information to qualify the participant as an expert in the field related to the course topic or in any specific technique or procedure. The instructional materials are intended to supplement, but are not a substitute for, the knowledge, expertise, skill and judgment of a trained health care professional.

Licensure:
Continuing education credits issued for completion of online CE courses may not apply toward license renewal in all licensing jurisdictions. It is the responsibility of each registrant to verify the CE requirements of his/her licensing or regulatory agency.

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Refund Policy
There are no refunds for Online CE courses. Please contact technical support if you run into technical difficulty.

CE Contact
For any questions, please contact Nareg Apelian, DMD, Director of Continuing Education at nareg@farranmedia.com