Dental Practice Buying & Selling Blog

Expert guides and market insights for dental practice buyers, sellers, and brokers.

Buying a Dental Practice as an Associate in the Same Office
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 9 min read

Buying a Dental Practice as an Associate in the Same Office

You already know the practice, the patients, and the team. Here's how to turn your associateship into ownership—and what to watch for along the way.

Buying GuideFinancingDue Diligence
Incomplete Patient Records in Dental Practice Due Diligence
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 12 min read

Incomplete Patient Records in Dental Practice Due Diligence

Missing or incomplete patient records during due diligence can signal deeper operational problems. Here's how to verify documentation quality before you buy.

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When the Seller Won't Leave: Managing Interference After Closing
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 16 min read

When the Seller Won't Leave: Managing Interference After Closing

The seller keeps interfering after closing. Here's how to set boundaries, protect your authority, and structure the transition so you stay in control.

Buying GuidePractice ManagementDue Diligence
When Your Landlord Won't Assign the Lease in a Dental Practice Sale
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 11 min read

When Your Landlord Won't Assign the Lease in a Dental Practice Sale

Landlord blocking your dental practice sale? Learn what buyers need to know about lease assignment refusals, recapture clauses, and how to protect your deal.

Buying GuideDue Diligence
Should You Buy Your Parent's Dental Practice? A Decision Framework
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 11 min read

Should You Buy Your Parent's Dental Practice? A Decision Framework

Family succession feels simpler than buying from a stranger—but emotional dynamics, sibling fairness, and valuation questions make it uniquely complex.

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Dental Practice Software Conversion: What Buyers Need to Know
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 10 min read

Dental Practice Software Conversion: What Buyers Need to Know

Software conversion can cost $30K-$40K in lost productivity after buying a practice. Here's how to evaluate migration risk during due diligence.

Buying GuideDue DiligencePractice Management
When is it Worthwhile To Drop Dental Insurance Contracts?
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 10 min read

When is it Worthwhile To Drop Dental Insurance Contracts?

When you buy a practice and drop insurance networks, patient attrition is predictable. Here's how to evaluate the risk and protect your investment.

Buying GuideDue DiligencePractice Management
A 50/50 Partnership Practice Doubles Risk Unless You Structure It Right
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 10 min read

A 50/50 Partnership Practice Doubles Risk Unless You Structure It Right

Buying a dental practice with a partner splits the cost—but equal ownership creates deadlock risk. Here's how to structure a 50/50 deal that works.

Buying GuideFinancingDue Diligence
How to Keep Staff After Buying a Dental Practice
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 9 min read

How to Keep Staff After Buying a Dental Practice

When staff leave after you buy a practice, patients follow. Here's how to structure retention from the LOI through your first 90 days.

Buying GuidePractice ManagementDue Diligence
Non-Compete Clauses in Dental Practice Sales: What Buyers Should Know
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 11 min read

Non-Compete Clauses in Dental Practice Sales: What Buyers Should Know

Non-compete clauses in dental acquisitions aren't just paperwork—they're the legal mechanism that keeps sellers from reclaiming the patients you paid for.

Buying GuideDue Diligence
How to tell your boss you're leaving to start your own practice
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 12 min read

How to tell your boss you're leaving to start your own practice

Telling your boss you're buying a practice isn't about courage—it's about timing, contract obligations, and protecting the relationships that matter.

Buying GuidePractice Management
Buying Your First Dental Practice at 40 or 45
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 9 min read

Buying Your First Dental Practice at 40 or 45

Buying your first practice at 40-45 isn't late—it's strategic. Here's why mid-career ownership works and what the numbers actually show.

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