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

A 50/50 Partnership Practice Doubles Risk Unless You Structure It Right
Eric ChenEric Chen
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A 50/50 Partnership Practice Doubles Risk Unless You Structure It Right

Buying a dental practice with a partner splits the cost—but equal ownership creates deadlock risk. Here's how to structure a 50/50 deal that works.

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Buying Your First Dental Practice at 40 or 45
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 9 min read

Buying Your First Dental Practice at 40 or 45

Buying your first practice at 40-45 isn't late—it's strategic. Here's why mid-career ownership works and what the numbers actually show.

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Buying vs. Leasing Dental Practice Real Estate
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 9 min read

Buying vs. Leasing Dental Practice Real Estate

Buying the building with the practice adds layers of complexity most buyers underestimate. Here's how to evaluate whether real estate makes sense.

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When Is the Right Time to Buy a Dental Practice?
Eric ChenEric Chen
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When Is the Right Time to Buy a Dental Practice?

Most buyers wait too long. Here's how to know when you're positioned to buy a dental practice—and why waiting rarely improves your odds.

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How Dental Practice Earnouts Work for Buyers
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 12 min read

How Dental Practice Earnouts Work for Buyers

Earnouts defer part of the purchase price based on future performance. Here's how they work, what metrics protect buyers, and where disputes typically arise.

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How Much Do Dental Practice Brokers Charge Buyers?
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 12 min read

How Much Do Dental Practice Brokers Charge Buyers?

Dental practice brokers typically charge sellers 6-12%, not buyers. But buyers still face $10K-$20K in transaction costs. Here's the real breakdown.

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How Long Until Your Dental Practice Purchase Breaks Even?
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 10 min read

How Long Until Your Dental Practice Purchase Breaks Even?

Most buyers underestimate the break-even timeline for dental practice acquisitions. Learn what drives payback periods and how to structure your first year strategically.

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What is a Realistic Dental Loan Financing Timeline?
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 9 min read

What is a Realistic Dental Loan Financing Timeline?

Specialized dental practice lenders evaluate deals differently than you'd expect. Learn what they're really looking for and how the timeline actually unfolds.

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Working Capital in Dental Practice Loans, Explained
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 12 min read

Working Capital in Dental Practice Loans, Explained

Working capital isn't just extra cash—it's the buffer between closing day and stable operations. Here's how lenders structure it and what buyers actually need.

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Financing Options for Buying a Dental Practice
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 9 min read

Financing Options for Buying a Dental Practice

From SBA loans to seller financing, here's how to fund your dental practice acquisition—and which option fits your financial situation best.

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How Much Cash You Actually Need to Buy a Dental Practice
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 8 min read

How Much Cash You Actually Need to Buy a Dental Practice

Most buyers assume they need six figures in cash. The actual number depends on your lender, the practice, and what you count as "cash needed."

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How to Know If You're Ready to Buy a Dental Practice
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 10 min read

How to Know If You're Ready to Buy a Dental Practice

Most buyers focus on whether they can afford a practice. The harder question is whether ownership fits your clinical skills, finances, and life right now.

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