Practical guides for owners of independent dental practices: billing and insurance, staffing, marketing, technology and margins, and what to know when you buy or grow.
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.
Eric ChenMost new owners hire too early or too late. Here's how to read the signals that your practice is ready—and what happens when you move before the numbers align.
Eric ChenEBITDA and collections multiples produce different valuations for the same practice. Here's which method matters for your deal—and when.
Eric ChenPersonal guarantees put your home, savings, and other assets on the line when you finance a dental practice. Here's what you're actually risking.
Eric ChenRural practices offer lower costs and higher margins. Urban practices promise volume and growth. Here's how to evaluate which location fits your goals.
Eric ChenLosing a dental practice offer stings—but the next steps you take determine whether you find a better deal or repeat the same mistakes.
Eric ChenRelocating to buy a dental practice involves licensing, credentialing, market research, and timing challenges most buyers underestimate.
Eric ChenBad reviews don't always mean a bad deal. Learn how to evaluate a practice with negative online feedback and turn reputation problems into opportunity.
Eric ChenThe seller's stated reason rarely tells the whole story. Here's how to separate legitimate motivations from warning signs that signal hidden problems.
Eric ChenContingencies protect your earnest money and give you exit options during a dental practice purchase. Here's how to structure each one to your advantage.
Eric ChenLearn the formulas, benchmarks, and financial data buyers use to estimate dental practice value before hiring an appraiser—and when DIY valuation isn't enough.