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 ChenUCC liens appear in nearly every dental practice sale. Here's how to find them, what they mean for your deal, and how to protect yourself before closing.
Eric ChenHow to assess equipment condition before closing, build a realistic upgrade budget, and finance new technology without straining your first-year cash flow.
Eric ChenPayer mix shapes your DSCR, your loan ceiling, and your valuation. Here's how lenders read it — and how buyers can use it to negotiate.
Eric ChenYour co-buyer just dropped out mid-deal. Here's how to assess your legal exposure, requalify for solo financing, and decide whether to proceed or walk away.
Eric ChenShould you buy the building too, or sign a lease? Here's how to evaluate the real estate decision when the seller owns the property.
Eric ChenHow goodwill allocation in a dental practice purchase affects your taxes as a buyer — and how to negotiate a structure that works in your favor.
Eric ChenThe 2025 H-1B modernization rule changed the rules for dentist-owners. Here's how to structure the acquisition, satisfy USCIS, and secure financing.
Eric ChenYes, you can get a mortgage after buying a dental practice — but lenders see you differently now. Here's how to qualify and which loan type works best.
Eric ChenMost dentists face this exact dilemma. Here's how the financing, liquidity, and income math actually plays out — and which move builds more wealth.
Eric ChenGeneral dentists can buy orthodontic practices — but the financial structure, clinical model, and due diligence look nothing like a GP acquisition.
Eric ChenYes, dental practice owners can use NHSC loan repayment — but only if your practice qualifies as an approved site. Here's what that actually requires.
Eric Chen100% financing is real — but "no money saved" isn't quite the full story. Here's what lenders actually require and how to close the gap.