Justin Ditkofsky
Dental Practice Advisor
Toronto, ON
Lecture Topics
- Practice Management
- Profitability
- Dental Real Estate
About Justin
Justin (J.J.) Ditkofsky is the Founder and CEO of WeCare Practice Advisors, one of North America’s largest and fastest-growing dental-specialized real estate advisory firms. With a background spanning real estate private equity, real estate development, venture capital, and commercial real estate, J.J. has spent over a decade advising thousands of doctors on strategic real estate decisions that shape the success of their practices.
WeCare, founded in 2018, has quickly established itself as a significant player in the healthcare real estate and practice-startup space. Backed by a team with more than 40 years of combined experience, the organization supports an impressive 200-300 practice startups each year. Their model is notably comprehensive, bringing together a national commercial real estate team, in-house legal professionals, and expertise spanning construction, real estate private equity, and asset management. This integrated structure allows WeCare to offer a full spectrum of services tailored to healthcare professionals navigating the complexities of launching or expanding a practice.
Beyond his professional endeavors, J.J. is an avid reader, foodie and sports enthusiast, but his greatest joy comes from spending time with his wife and their two beautiful daughters, Lilly and Cali.
WeCare, founded in 2018, has quickly established itself as a significant player in the healthcare real estate and practice-startup space. Backed by a team with more than 40 years of combined experience, the organization supports an impressive 200-300 practice startups each year. Their model is notably comprehensive, bringing together a national commercial real estate team, in-house legal professionals, and expertise spanning construction, real estate private equity, and asset management. This integrated structure allows WeCare to offer a full spectrum of services tailored to healthcare professionals navigating the complexities of launching or expanding a practice.
Beyond his professional endeavors, J.J. is an avid reader, foodie and sports enthusiast, but his greatest joy comes from spending time with his wife and their two beautiful daughters, Lilly and Cali.
Honors and Achievements
Discover Justin's Latest Courses
The Startup Accelerator: A Guide to Launching Your First Practice NEW!
Launching or acquiring a dental practice is a major career milestone. In this course, J.J. provides a streamlined, step-by-step overview of the entire process from choosing the right location and navigating real estate decisions to securing financing and managing the build-out. Drawing on his experience guiding hundreds of practices across North America, J.J. shares strategies, common pitfalls to avoid, and the key decisions that set a new practice up for long-term success.
Course Objectives:
Format:
Webinar with Q&A session
Length:
60 minutes (45-minute presentation + 15-minute Q&A)
Intended Audience:
General practitioners, dental specialists, and practice owners considering a startup or acquisitions.
Course Objectives:
- Understand the core stages of opening or acquiring a dental practice.
- Evaluate and select strong practice locations using strategic criteria.
- Navigate commercial real estate, including lease terms and negotiation tactics.
- Identify financing options and prepare effectively for lender requirements.
- Avoid common mistakes that lead to delays, cost overruns, or long-term operational issues.
- Develop a clear roadmap that supports sustainable, profitable practice growth.
Format:
Webinar with Q&A session
Length:
60 minutes (45-minute presentation + 15-minute Q&A)
Intended Audience:
General practitioners, dental specialists, and practice owners considering a startup or acquisitions.
Mastering Practice Location Strategy: Demographics, Competition & Site Selection NEW!
Attendees will learn how we interpret demographic data, assess competitive landscapes, and evaluate potential sites through a profitability and scalability lens. By applying a data-driven approach, attendees will leave with a clear roadmap for selecting a location that supports both immediate success and long-term growth.
Course Objectives:
Format:
Webinar with Q&A session
Length:
60 minutes (45-minute presentation + 15-minute Q&A)
Intended Audience:
General practitioners, dental specialists, and practice owners considering a startup or acquisitions.
Course Objectives:
- Interpret key demographic data to identify high-growth, high-demand markets.
- Analyze competitive landscapes to determine saturation, opportunity gaps, and strategic positioning.
- Evaluate potential locations based on visibility, accessibility, zoning, and long-term scalability.
- How to use data-driven tools and to pinpoint the ideal site for a profitable practice.
- Build a location strategy that supports both immediate success and sustainable expansion.
Format:
Webinar with Q&A session
Length:
60 minutes (45-minute presentation + 15-minute Q&A)
Intended Audience:
General practitioners, dental specialists, and practice owners considering a startup or acquisitions.
LOIs, Leases & Negotiation Tactics NEW!
This course demystifies the entire leasing process from drafting a Letter of Intent to negotiating final lease terms. Attendees will gain practical insights into critical clauses, negotiation strategies, and common pitfalls to avoid. The course empowers practice owners to make informed decisions and secure agreements that protect their interests and support sustainable operations.
Course Objectives:
Format:
Webinar with Q&A session
Length:
60 minutes (45-minute presentation + 15-minute Q&A)
Intended Audience:
General practitioners, dental specialists, and practice owners considering a startup or acquisitions.
Course Objectives:
- Understand the full commercial real estate process from market search to lease execution.
- Evaluate essential business and legal terms in Letters of Intent (LOIs).
- Identify critical lease clauses that impact cost, flexibility, and long-term success.
- Recognize common pitfalls and red flags in healthcare real estate agreements.
Format:
Webinar with Q&A session
Length:
60 minutes (45-minute presentation + 15-minute Q&A)
Intended Audience:
General practitioners, dental specialists, and practice owners considering a startup or acquisitions.
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