Expert guides and market insights for dental practice buyers, sellers, and brokers.
Eric ChenFirst-year practice owners can claim $200,000+ in deductions through equipment expensing, goodwill amortization, loan interest, and retirement contributions.
Eric ChenStudent loan debt doesn't block practice ownership—lenders care about DTI and production, not your total balance. Here's what actually matters.
Eric ChenIndustry data shows 5-10% patient attrition after acquisition. Here's what drives patient loss and how to protect your investment.
Eric ChenProduction shows what a practice bills. Collections show what it actually receives. For buyers, one metric reveals far more about cash flow risk than the other.
Eric ChenBuying directly from a seller can save broker fees, but requires assembling your own team and managing the entire process. Here's what changes.
Eric ChenInterest rates are higher than they were—but waiting to buy a dental practice until they drop could cost you more than moving forward now.
Eric ChenMost dental lenders require 10% liquidity, not a down payment. Here's where buyers actually find that cash—and which sources lenders accept.
Eric ChenTail coverage protects sellers, not buyers—but understanding the difference between claims-made and occurrence policies determines your own coverage needs.
Eric ChenRetiring dentists and younger sellers present different opportunities and risks. Here's what buyers need to evaluate when seller age shapes the deal.
Eric ChenMissing loan payments triggers consequences fast. Here's what happens at each stage and what you can do before default becomes permanent.
Eric ChenWhen a practice's revenue depends on procedures you can't do, the acquisition becomes a different calculation. Here's how to evaluate the risk.
Eric ChenSummer revenue dips are normal in dental practices. Learn how to separate seasonal trends from structural problems during due diligence.