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 ChenBuild a dental practice brand that attracts your ideal patients. Learn how to define positioning, create consistent messaging, and apply your theme.
Eric ChenA practice's website reveals operational health, patient expectations, and growth potential. Here's what buyers should look for and what works.
Eric ChenA practice with declining revenue can be a strong acquisition if the causes are fixable. Here's how to separate seller burnout from structural problems.
Eric ChenDue diligence findings can justify price adjustments—but only when the issues are material, documented, and presented strategically. Here's how to approach it.
Eric ChenYour spouse's hesitation isn't a dealbreaker—it's a signal. Here's how to address concerns, align on risk, and move forward together.
Eric ChenOverhead at 70% signals financial strain, but context matters. Here's how to evaluate whether high overhead makes a practice unbuyable—or just underoptimized.
Eric ChenLearn how to separate legitimate dental practice profits from inflated numbers. Discover the red flags, verification methods, and financial metrics buyers need.
Eric ChenSeller financing in dental practice deals typically covers 10-20% of the purchase price at 6-9% interest over 3-7 years. Here's what buyers need to know.
Eric ChenWhen buying a dental practice, choosing between LLC and S corp taxation affects your payroll taxes, compliance burden, and take-home pay for years.
Eric ChenMost buyers assume a second location means more profit. The reality is more complex—and the answer depends on whether your first practice is ready to scale.
Eric ChenWhat actually happens in the first 90 days after you close on a dental practice—from credentialing delays to staff retention and cash flow gaps.
Eric ChenYou 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.