About Us
PPS is a valuation and brokerage company serving Canadian dentists for over 30 years. Dentists look to PPS to help them make important life decisions. When they’re considering selling their practice they want a partner in that journey they can trust. The PPS team analyzes dental practices, creates valuations and then employs maximum exposure to obtain the best result. When a client engages PPS they’re dealing with a team that knows this business like the back of their hands.
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PPS Ontario Team
David Lind, Colin Ross & Gerry Crandles have been working in the Dental Industry for over 100 years combined. They, along with their team provide dental practice valuations to help dentists determine and understand the value drivers of their practices, and when selling, understand their client’s goals in order to structure the transaction to achieve those goals and achieve successful outcomes where both sides win.
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PPS BC Team
Mike Suffield’s finance background and Linda OConnor’s clinical and practice management experience allow them to understand the unique nature of your dental practice. This helps them see beyond the numbers and translate that uniqueness to support value.
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PPS Quebec Team
Ron Ruffner has built a very successful 35-year career in the dental industry, has acquired a wealth of knowledge of dental during his career and has built an extensive network of dental professionals, forming strong and long lasting relationships. Gerry has spent 30 years in the Dental Industry winning numerous sales proficiency awards across North America. Gerry’s extensive knowledge of the business aspects of Dentistry, coupled with his vast network of Dentists, accountants, lawyers, contractors and dental industry contacts will ensure he earns the trust and confidence of both Buyers and Sellers of dental.
Call Us Today.
ON: 1-905-472-6000
BC: 1-877-913-7717
QC: 1-514-578-6356
When a customer signs on with PPS, they’re dealing with a team that brings 100+ years of Dental Experience. We take care of the entire process and the dentist has peace of mind. Contact us today to hear how we can help you.
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Who will be working on your behalf?
The Partners and Associates of PPS are all industry veterans with vast and varied experience.
David Lind, Principal, Broker of Record
David Lind has been in the Dental Industry for over 30 years, always focusing on the financial and business aspects of dentistry. During this time, he developed a strong understanding of the personal and professional needs of Dentists, particularly as they enter and exit the profession. David has also been an active Dental Industry volunteer. He received the prestigious Arbor Award from the University of Toronto for his Volunteer service to the Faculty of Dentistry. He is a member of the Executive Committee of the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Dentistry’s Alumni Fundraising Gala. He served on The Toronto Academy of Dentistry’s Winter Clinic and Golf Committees, and on the Board of Directors of DIAC (Dental Industry Association of Canada), as Treasurer and then President.
David has been married to his wife Lynn for over 30 years, has 3 adult children (and 2 granddogs!) and is an instrument-rated pilot.
Colin Ross, Partner, Sales Representative
Colin Ross has 27 years of experience in the Dental Industry with the last 10 years successfully selling and valuing dental practices in Ontario. During this time he has developed a solid reputation for integrity and getting results. Colin is an advocate of preparing practices well in advance of selling, and finding a win win sale. Colin looks forward to the privilege of utilizing his experience and personalized approach to meet the brokerage and valuation needs of the Dental Profession in Ontario. Colin is married with 2 children and enjoys golf and travel. Colin has a Bachelor of Business Administration from Bishop’s University, an MBA from Schulich School of Business, and is a registered Real Estate Sales Representative.
Colin and his wife Lina have been married for almost 30 years with 2 amazing children. Together they enjoy travel, golf, and spending time with friends and family.
Gerry Crandles, Partner, Sales Representative
Gerry Crandles has spent 29 years in the Dental Industry focusing on Practice start-ups, relocations and high tech equipment, winning numerous sales proficiency awards across North America. Gerry holds a Bachelor of Arts (Economics) from Western University and has the proven business development skills to provide valuable advice and practical solutions for Dental Professionals.
His extensive knowledge of the business aspects of Dentistry, coupled with his vast network of Dentists, accountants, lawyers, contractors and dental industry contacts, will ensure he earns the trust and confidence of both Buyers and Sellers of dental practices.
Gerry has been with his partner Christina for over 5 years and loves sports, travel and spending time on the boat.
Linda OConnor, Licensed Real Estate Agent
Linda OConnor has forty years of dental industry knowledge and experience; fifteen years in dental practices working from assistant to office manager, five years selling and training dental software and ten years selling high tech dental equipment throughout Western Canada.
Linda’s practical experience of the day to day operation of a dental office coupled with her knowledge of what the dental office of the future will be, and her extensive networks of dentists provide the perfect framework for Practice Sales and Evaluations.
Mike Suffield, Associate Broker Professional Practice Sales in British Columbia
Mike Suffield has been working with dentists for 30 years and has gained a deep understanding of their unique needs. He holds a BSc. from McGill University and an MBA in Finance from the Schulich School of Business. Mike has four children and enjoys kiteboarding, beach tennis, hockey and golf. Demonstrating professionalism and integrity, he has developed long term relationships with his clients, advisors and other stakeholders. Mike feels very strongly that a dentist should have as many options as possible from which to select the right fit purchaser for the practice they have been nurturing, in many cases, for decades.
Ron Ruffner, Partner PPS QC
Ron Ruffner has built a 35-year career in the dental industry, focusing the last 25 years on his passion: CADCAM & Digital Dentistry. Ron’s dedication to his clients and their journey adopting new technologies, has earned him their trust and has built strong, lifelong relationships.
Ron holds a Bachelor of Science from Concordia University and has throughout his career won numerous awards & accolades for his accomplishments and contributions.
Ron brings to PPS QC his passion and commitment to his clients that has made his career so successful, along with an extensive network and knowledge of dental that he has accumulated over the past 35 years.
Ron has been happily married to his wife Karen for 36 years and has two sons and two grandsons. He enjoys staying active in his free time hiking and mountain biking.
Regina Maltsman, Sales Representative
Regina Maltsman has over 20 years of dental industry knowledge and experience; twelve years in independent dental hygiene practice working from registered dental hygienist to practice owner. Throughout her career, Regina has worked collaboratively with dentists and dental industry contacts. She holds an extensive understanding of the Dental business as well as practical development skills and provides valuable advice and practical solutions for Dental and Dental Hygiene Professionals in Ontario.
Regina’s personal approach, experience with the daily clinical procedures in the dental hygiene office grouped with her vision of the future of dental practices helps her meet the brokerage and valuation needs of the Dental and Dental Hygiene Profession in Ontario.
Trevor Ruffner, Business Development – PPS Quebec
Trevor has 8 years of experience serving Canadian Dentists as a technology specialist. He has played a major role in bringing innovative dental products into the Canadian market and has established strong relationships with equipment dealers and influential dentists across the country. He has gained a thorough understanding of how dental practices operate from working very closely with the entire staff while training and integrating new technology into their practice.
Trevor was a student-athlete at Concordia University, earning his Bachelor of Commerce in Finance in 2016. His understanding of business and the dental industry helps him meet the needs of clients looking for valuation and brokerage services in Quebec.
Alain Chabot-Denis, Sales Representative
Alain Chabot-Denis has been working in dental management for over 10 years, acquiring an extensive knowledge of the various dynamics involved in the dental business. He holds a bachelor’s in business administration and management (B.Gest), a certificate in public relations from the University of Montreal as well as a specialized graduate diploma (D.E.S.S) in management from the Ecole des Sciences de la Gestion – U.Q.A.M.
Sociable and team oriented, Alain’s interpersonal skills are his greatest assets. His commitment to his clients’ success ensures that their appraisal and brokerage needs are properly addressed and met.
Father of two, Alain is an avid tennis player and runner. He also enjoys a good book, a good laugh and discovering other cultures via travelling and food.
Our Founder
Graham Ryan Tuck, 71, passed away very suddenly of a massive heart attack on February 13, 2014 at his wintertime residence in Boquete, Panama. He is survived by his beloved wife Val of 44 years, his son Andrew (Cathy) of Richmond Hill, his daughters Lara (Tyler) of Stouffville, and Jodi (Philippe) of Montreal, his grandchildren Gabrielle, David, Reid, Sydnee, Zoe, Chloe and Sierra.
Call Us Today.
ON: 1-905-472-6000
BC: 1-877-913-7717
QC: 1-514-578-6356
When a customer signs on with PPS, they’re dealing with a team that brings 100+ years of Dental Experience. We take care of the entire process and the dentist has peace of mind. Contact us today to hear how we can help you.
