Practical, GP-focused education
Learn from local specialists about case selection, efficient workflows and when a patient benefits from a referral.
Free in-person dental CE • Five local chapters
Great dentistry starts with a conversation.
Meet the specialists in your area, learn practical approaches to the cases you see every day, and get to know the doctors behind the referrals. Dinner is included, and you'll earn 4 CE hours.
5 cities4 CE hoursNo registration fee
The idea
More than another CE lecture.
Common Ground brings general dentists and local specialists into the same room for one evening of useful education and real conversation. Each city hosts an intimate group of about 20 doctors at its dental institute.
Two to four area specialists explore common referral procedures, including which cases a GP may be able to treat in-house and when it's best to refer. You'll share dinner and leave with 4 CE hours.
The bigger picture
Stronger relationships. More informed decisions.
Good referral relationships work better when you know the people on the other end. Here, local clinicians can meet face-to-face before the next complicated case arrives.
The closing 90 minutes feature Dr. Brady Frank on owning versus leasing your practice building, associate buyouts, partnerships, DSOs and ESOPs. Understand the choices available to independent dentists before it's time to make one.
Why attend
A useful night for your practice.
Know your referral partners
Meet the specialists caring for your patients and build relationships beyond emails and referral forms.
Look at the business side
Compare the financial implications of practice real estate, transitions, partnerships and other ownership options.
Free, by design
About 20 seats per chapter, with complimentary dinner and drinks. No sales presentations during CE hours.
How the evening works
Four hours, well spent.
All five events are scheduled from 5:00 to 9:00 PM in their local time zones. Individual session timings may vary slightly.
Dr. Brady Frank
Practice finance speaker. His closing session is presented by Doc to Doc Alliance.
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Arrive, connect, have dinner
Doors open. Complimentary dinner, beer and wine.
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Clinical sessions with local specialists
Introductions, disclosures and two to four talks relevant to everyday general practice.
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Practice finance with Dr. Brady Frank
60 minutes on leasing versus owning your office, followed by 30 minutes on buyouts, partnerships, DSOs and ESOPs.
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Q&A and CE certificates
Wrap up the discussion and complete CE sign-in.
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Evening concludes
The Doc to Doc team stays for optional conversations about real estate and ESOP programs.
Locations & dates
Find your local study club.
Each chapter is free, runs from 5–9 PM local time, and offers 4 CE hours. Spaces are intentionally limited to approximately 20 doctors at each location.
NOV30Mon
Allendale, MI
Grand Rapids area Allendale Dental Institute 5916 Lake Michigan Dr, Allendale, MI 49401 Local faculty to be announced Save my seat
DEC2Wed
Bloomingdale, IL
Chicago area Bloomingdale Dental Institute 183 S Bloomingdale Rd, Bloomingdale, IL 60108 Local faculty to be announced Save my seat
DEC7Mon
Tucson, AZ
Tucson Dental Institute 625 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705 Dr. Abe Miller, Dr. Israel Saintil, Dr. Mark D. Schenkman, Dr. Blane Jackson, Dr. Brady Frank Save my seat
DEC9Wed
Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City Dental Institute 268 W 400 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101 Dr. Ryan Van Moorlehem, Dr. Randy Roberts, Dr. Blane Jackson, Dr. Brady Frank Save my seat
DEC11Fri
Lakewood, CO
Denver area Lakewood Dental Institute 2323 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80227 Dr. Andre Gillespie, Dr. Michelle Caldwell, Dr. Brady Frank Save my seatFree patient screenings, 2–5 PM
Before the evening program, each institute offers complimentary dental health screenings to local patients. Feel free to refer someone who may benefit.
Looking ahead: Dallas 2027
Additional Doc to Doc gatherings in Dallas are planned for 2027. Dates will be shared first with study club attendees.
Registration
Your seat at the table.
Choose your preferred city and we'll share its full agenda, speaker lineup and a reminder before the event. Registration is complimentary, but capacity is limited.
Common questions
Is registration really free?
Yes. There's no fee for the study club, dinner, drinks or CE.
How many CE hours are available?
Four CE hours per event. Complete the required attendance sign-in for your certificate.
Will I hear a sales pitch?
No. CE sessions are educational, and speakers disclose any financial interests at the beginning.
Who is invited?
General dentists, practice owners and associates are encouraged to attend. Area specialists are welcome as well.
May I bring an associate?
Absolutely. Please have each attendee submit their own registration so we can reserve a separate seat.