Eric ChenHow Many Patients Will Leave After I Buy the Practice?
Industry data shows 5-10% patient attrition after acquisition. Here's what drives patient loss and how to protect your investment.
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Expert guides and market insights for dental practice buyers, sellers, and brokers.
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Eric ChenCollections vs Production: What Matters More When Buying a Practice
Production shows what a practice bills. Collections show what it actually receives. For buyers, one metric reveals far more about cash flow risk than the other.
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Eric ChenBuying a Dental Practice Directly from the Seller Without a Broker
Buying directly from a seller can save broker fees, but requires assembling your own team and managing the entire process. Here's what changes.
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Eric ChenShould You Wait to Buy a Dental Practice Until Interest Rates Drop?
Interest rates are higher than they were—but waiting to buy a dental practice until they drop could cost you more than moving forward now.
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Eric ChenWhere to Get Down Payment for Dental Practice Loan
Most dental lenders require 10% liquidity, not a down payment. Here's where buyers actually find that cash—and which sources lenders accept.
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Eric ChenDo I Need Malpractice Tail Coverage When Buying a Dental Practice?
Tail coverage protects sellers, not buyers—but understanding the difference between claims-made and occurrence policies determines your own coverage needs.
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Eric ChenBuying a Dental Practice from a Retiring Dentist vs Younger Seller
Retiring dentists and younger sellers present different opportunities and risks. Here's what buyers need to evaluate when seller age shapes the deal.
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Eric ChenWhat Happens If You Can't Make Your Dental Practice Loan Payments
Missing loan payments triggers consequences fast. Here's what happens at each stage and what you can do before default becomes permanent.
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Eric ChenBuying a Dental Practice That Does Procedures You Don't Perform
When a practice's revenue depends on procedures you can't do, the acquisition becomes a different calculation. Here's how to evaluate the risk.
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Eric ChenDental Practice Revenue Drops in Summer: What Buyers Should Know
Summer revenue dips are normal in dental practices. Learn how to separate seasonal trends from structural problems during due diligence.
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Eric ChenWhen 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.
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Eric ChenDental Practice Valuation: EBITDA vs Collections Multiple
EBITDA and collections multiples produce different valuations for the same practice. Here's which method matters for your deal—and when.
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