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

When Should You Hire Your First Associate After Buying a Practice?
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 11 min read

When Should You Hire Your First Associate After Buying a Practice?

Most 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.

Practice ManagementBuying Guide
Buying a Dental Practice with Bad Online Reviews
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 12 min read

Buying a Dental Practice with Bad Online Reviews

Bad reviews don't always mean a bad deal. Learn how to evaluate a practice with negative online feedback and turn reputation problems into opportunity.

Buying GuideDue DiligencePractice Management
How to Develop Cohesive Theme and Messaging for Your Dental Practice
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 10 min read

How to Develop Cohesive Theme and Messaging for Your Dental Practice

Build a dental practice brand that attracts your ideal patients. Learn how to define positioning, create consistent messaging, and apply your theme.

Practice ManagementBuying Guide
What Information Should Be on a Dental Practice Website
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 14 min read

What Information Should Be on a Dental Practice Website

A practice's website reveals operational health, patient expectations, and growth potential. Here's what buyers should look for and what works.

Buying GuidePractice ManagementDue Diligence
When Your Spouse Isn't On Board With Buying a Dental Practice
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 11 min read

When Your Spouse Isn't On Board With Buying a Dental Practice

Your spouse's hesitation isn't a dealbreaker—it's a signal. Here's how to address concerns, align on risk, and move forward together.

Buying GuideFinancingPractice Management
Should You Buy a Second Dental Practice or Grow Your First Location?
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 9 min read

Should You Buy a Second Dental Practice or Grow Your First Location?

Most 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.

Buying GuidePractice ManagementValuation
The First 90 Days After Closing on a Dental Practice
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 10 min read

The First 90 Days After Closing on a Dental Practice

What actually happens in the first 90 days after you close on a dental practice—from credentialing delays to staff retention and cash flow gaps.

Buying GuidePractice Management
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
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
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
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