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exercising your ‘Why’ over the factors which are controllable will
yield a more clear and well-lit pathway prior to making decisions.
As you uncover your ‘Why’ through coaching, consultation or
reflection, the how and the what can be creative and customized
to meet your ‘Why’. Mergers, partnerships, chart acquisitions,
monetizing your practice and retaining a clinical position in the
practice are all on the table. There is no “one size fits all” and a
team of strategic thinking transition professionals can help you
as you define and navigate the transition road ahead to create
the outcome that considers market trends, and allows you to fin-
ish your career with the same solid, well-vetted ideals that
started your career in our great profession of dentistry.
Lynne Gerlach, DDS, FICD, FACD
Dr. Lynne Spencer Gerlach earned her status as a successful restorative dentist and businesswoman in her 26+ year
career practicing in Plano. From startups to partnerships and solo private practices, her experience in transforming busi-
nesses is a passion. Dr. Lynne’s entrepreneurial experiences in multiple businesses have shaped her desire to assist
others with business strategy and growth. She has been helping doctors in their transition and exit planning needs since
2013 with Phase II Dental Transitions in Dallas. Dr. Gerlach often lectures on Practice Transition topics and writes for
dental publications.
Dr. Gerlach graduated from Austin College and Baylor College of Dentistry. She completed her Certification in the ADA
Kellogg Executive Management Program at Northwestern University in 2014. Dr. Gerlach has served as visiting faculty
and a L.D. Pankey Foundation Advisor since 2008 and served on the Board of Directors as well as secretary. She served
the Dallas County Dental Society Board of Directors as editor and previously served the Texas Dental Association as
part of the Membership Council. She currently serves the Texas DENPAC Board and remains active in organized dentistry. She has been a delegate to
the TDA since 2005 and is a fellow in the American College of Dentists, International College of Dentists and a member of ADA, TDA, DCDS, and ADI.
She and her husband, Dr. Bill Gerlach have two grown children, Meredith and Creighton. Her hobbies include sports, music, travel, bridge, and cooking.
For more information, visit www.phasetwodental.com or call [phone].
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