Eric ChenBuying a Dental Practice When the Seller Is Divorcing
When a dental practice seller is going through a divorce, the deal gets complicated fast. Here's what buyers need to know before signing anything.
Buying GuideDue DiligenceValuation
Dental Practice Buying & Selling Blog
Expert guides and market insights for dental practice buyers, sellers, and brokers.
Buying Guide173Due Diligence108Financing77Location Analysis7Market Trends8Practice Management58Selling Guide1Valuation54
Eric Chen
Eric ChenBuying a Minority Stake in a Dental Practice: Key Risks
A minority stake in a dental practice sounds like a path to ownership — but the risks are real. Here's what buyers need to evaluate before signing.
Buying GuideDue DiligenceValuation
Eric ChenBuying a Dental Practice from an Estate After the Owner Dies
Estate sales move fast and the seller can't answer your questions. Here's how to evaluate the deal, negotiate the price, and close before goodwill disappears.
Buying GuideDue DiligenceValuation
Eric ChenUCC Liens on Dental Practice Equipment: A Buyer's Guide
UCC 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.
Due DiligenceBuying GuideFinancing
Eric ChenBudgeting for Equipment Upgrades After Buying a Dental Practice
How to assess equipment condition before closing, build a realistic upgrade budget, and finance new technology without straining your first-year cash flow.
Buying GuideFinancingPractice ManagementDue Diligence
Eric ChenImposter Syndrome After Buying a Dental Practice
Feeling like a fraud after buying a dental practice is nearly universal. Here's why it happens and how to move through it without letting it run your practice.
Practice ManagementBuying Guide
Eric ChenBuying an Endo or Perio Practice: What's Different
Buying an endodontic or periodontic practice involves different risks than a general practice. Here's what buyers need to evaluate before making an offer.
Buying GuideDue DiligenceValuation
Eric ChenHow Payer Mix Affects How Much You Can Borrow to Buy a Practice
Payer mix shapes your DSCR, your loan ceiling, and your valuation. Here's how lenders read it — and how buyers can use it to negotiate.
FinancingDue DiligenceValuation
Eric ChenCo-Buyer Backs Out of a Dental Practice Deal: What to Do
Your 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.
Buying GuideFinancingDue Diligence
Eric ChenNegotiating a Patient Retention Guarantee When Buying a Practice
Patient retention guarantee when buying a dental practice: how to audit the patient base, structure price protections, and get contract language that holds.
Buying GuideDue DiligenceValuation
Eric ChenBuying a Dental Practice That Isn't for Sale
Most dental practices never get listed. Here's how to find the right owners to approach and what to say to turn cold outreach into a real deal.
Buying GuideDue Diligence
Eric ChenBuying a Dental Practice When the Seller Owns the Building
Should you buy the building too, or sign a lease? Here's how to evaluate the real estate decision when the seller owns the property.
Buying GuideFinancingDue Diligence