Expert guides and market insights for dental practice buyers, sellers, and brokers.
Eric ChenWhen a seller stays on after closing, the employment agreement is where your investment is protected or exposed. Here's what buyers need to negotiate.
Eric ChenBefore you close, here's how to evaluate the associate's contract, production split, and retention risk — and what to negotiate to protect your investment.
Eric ChenWhat buyers need to know about dental practice lease assignment — from reading the assignment clause to negotiating the personal guarantee before closing.
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.
Eric ChenWeighing a buy-in at your current practice against buying independently? Here's how the two paths compare on control, cost, and long-term ownership.
Eric ChenThe credentialing gap after buying a dental practice can cost $40K–$80K in delayed revenue. Here's how to calculate your exposure and minimize it.
Eric ChenYour parents see the debt and call it risky. Here's the data that reframes the conversation — and what staying an associate actually costs you.
Eric ChenCarrying $1M+ in practice debt is overwhelming — but the anxiety is often worse than the math. Here's how new dental practice owners reframe and manage it.
Eric ChenComparing a pediatric dental practice to a general practice? Here's what buyers need to know about valuation, payer mix, clinical fit, and patient retention.
Eric ChenA sub-680 credit score makes dental practice financing harder — but not impossible. Here's how to assess your options, fix what you can, and still close a deal.
Eric ChenMost AR disputes after buying a dental practice were preventable. Learn how to audit the AR, negotiate key contract terms, and resolve conflicts post-closing.
Eric ChenThe costs that catch first-year dental practice owners off guard — and how to build a budget that actually holds up after closing.