Achieving Success in a Tight Labor Market - IN PERSON

Thu Mar 12 2026 at 05:30 pm to 07:30 pm UTC-07:00

Lane Community College | Eugene

Lane County Dental Society
Publisher/HostLane County Dental Society
Achieving Success in a Tight Labor Market - IN PERSON
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Hybrid Class with Alan Twig from Brent Ericksen & Associates
About this Event

Hybrid Class, in person at LCC and online. Dinner served at LCC.

Speaker: Alan Twigg

Alan T. Twigg, President of Bent Ericksen & Associates, makes HR approachable and straightforward. With 18+ years in the ‘people’ side of business, he’s your go-to guide for navigating HR compliance, building standout onboarding experiences, navigating tough situations, fostering team belonging, and more. Alan helps leaders turn the everchangingHR landscape into a competitive advantage—because your people are your practice’s greatest asset.

TODAYS HR: ACHIEVING SUCCESS IN A TIGHT LABOR MARKET & COMPLICATED REGULATIONS

Labor challenges continue to haunt practices everywhere. Long-term forecasts from the ADA are sobering, with no end in sight. In addition, state & federal regulatory requirements are expanding faster than before the pandemic.

So what now?

Like many things that weren’t taught in dental school, solutions do exist. Ensuring your practice is attractive to high-quality candidates, as well as keeping your amazing employees, is critical in today’s dental employment market. In addition, the employment compliance landscape is as challenging as ever, with increased activity at the state and federal levels, along with increased risk of labor-related litigation. You don’t know what you don’t know, and it’s time to change that.

Join us as we explore proven strategies for covering your bases in the world of HR. Learn what works, what doesn’t, and easy ways to improve the crucial peopleside of your practice.

Learning Objectives:

• Current trends and forecasts for the dental workforce

• Today’s HR compliance: what it is and where it’s going

• Steps for addressing common HR mistakes

• The benefits and value of achieving employment compliance, while also being prepared for inevitable employee life-circumstances

The managerial side of owning and running a successful practice can seem daunting. Yet, the rewards of private practice ownership continue to be outstanding. It’s time to invest in your team and yourself, to take action with wise and prudent HR decisions that will lead to the practice of your dreams. This journey begins with a commitment to learning, understanding, and putting a new HR plan into action.

Sponsored By:

Columbia Healthcare Banking - Platinum Sponsor and Exclusive Banking Partner

Digital System Integrators - Silver Sponsor

Sittner & Nelson, LLC - Silver Sponsor

LCDS is an ADA CERP-recognized provider approved by the Oregon Dental Association. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

LCDS is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing education programs of this provider are accepted by AGD for Fellowship, Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a State or provincial board of dentistry or AGD Endorsement. The current term of AGD approval extends from 1/16/2022 to 1/15/2027.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Lane Community College, 4000 East 30th Avenue, Eugene, United States

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USD 50.00 to USD 125.00

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