Orthodontic Practice Succession Specialists

Chris Bentson
President—Bentson Clark & Copple, LLC
Chris is a veteran in the field of orthodontics. Spanning a 19-year career in the specialty, Chris led several Orthodontic Practice Management companies to success. He previously held positions as vice president of sales and marketing and division president. He enjoys excellent relationships with doctors, consultants and vendors within the orthodontic specialty.

Chris is currently serving as President of Bentson Clark & Copple, and building a team to service the valuation, transition and matching needs of orthodontic practice buyers and sellers. Building on the 14-year legacy of OMG, Chris and the rest of the team believe Bentson Clark & Copple is well positioned to assist orthodontists in the valuation and transition of their respective practices.

Doug Copple, AVA
Accredited Valuation Analyst (AVA)
Doug, a North Carolina native, graduated from Appalachian State University where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) and Master of Science (M.S.) degree in accounting. Prior to working with Bentson Clark & Copple, he was an Audit Senior for Ernst & Young, LLP and an Audit Associate/Senior for KPMG, LLP. Doug is a member of the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA). He is integral in both the exclusive valuation methodology and tax allocation/negotiations in the transition process.

"Doug is a vital member of our team at Bentson Clark & Copple. The valuations we do for orthodontists are most commonly required in conjunction with the purchase or sale of a practice - so providing practice valuations that meet AVA requirements means shorter negotiation cycles and a stronger assurance that the deal will go through.” says Chris Bentson, President of Bentson Clark & Copple.

Jerry R. Clark, DDS, MS
Dr. Clark, a Philadelphia native, received his undergraduate and DDS from UNC at Chapel Hill and his MS in Orthodontics from St. Louis University. He is certified by the American Board of Orthodontics and practices orthodontics in Greensboro, N.C. Dr. Clark concurrently began Orthodontic Management Group—now Bentson Clark & Copple—in 1990 for the purpose of aiding his orthodontic colleagues with their valuation and transition needs. He is a highly sought speaker—having lectured worldwide and has been published in numerous orthodontic journals.