Before signing your first employment contract, it's essential to understand what you're agreeing to—and what might be missing. This webinar will guide dental students through the fundamentals of contract review, including what key elements should be included in a standard dental employment agreement.
Learn how to ask the right questions with confidence, identify red flags that could impact your future, and avoid common pitfalls that new dentists often face. Whether you’re planning to join a private practice, DSO, or pursue another career path, this session will equip you with practical knowledge to advocate for yourself and protect your professional interests.
At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:
- Navigate their future employment contracts
- Understand the risk factors and red flags within their employment contracts
- Learn how a contract attorney can help dentists
- Negotiate terms of contracts
Jillian Vestal, JD
Jillian Vestal is a licensed attorney with a specialized focus in physician contracting. She holds an undergraduate degree in public relations from Harding University and earned her J.D. from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Jillian’s professional journey includes significant roles in public and health sectors. She served in the office of former Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe and worked for the state Department of Health. Her career then pivoted towards government relations for healthcare clients and, subsequently, as a staff attorney for a health system, where she was deeply involved in compliance matters, fair market analysis, and contract review, among other responsibilities.
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