Dental Practice Buying & Selling Blog

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

Transitioning from PPO to Fee-for-Service After Buying a Practice
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 13 min read

Transitioning from PPO to Fee-for-Service After Buying a Practice

Dropping PPO contracts after buying a practice requires timing, patient communication, and financial planning. Here's how to transition without losing revenue.

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Dental Practice Startup vs Acquisition: Which Path Fits You
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 9 min read

Dental Practice Startup vs Acquisition: Which Path Fits You

Compare startup vs acquisition costs, timelines, and risk profiles. A decision framework for dentists choosing between building new or buying existing.

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Best Month to Close on a Dental Practice Purchase
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 10 min read

Best Month to Close on a Dental Practice Purchase

Closing timing affects insurance credentialing, tax benefits, and patient retention. Here's how to choose the right month for your dental practice purchase.

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What to Say to Patients When You Buy Their Dental Practice
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 12 min read

What to Say to Patients When You Buy Their Dental Practice

The letter introduces you on paper. What you say in person determines retention. Here's the framework that keeps patients from leaving after closing.

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Regretting Your Dental Practice Purchase? Here's What to Do
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 15 min read

Regretting Your Dental Practice Purchase? Here's What to Do

Struggling in your first year of practice ownership? Most regret stems from fixable problems—cash flow, staffing, or unrealistic expectations.

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Why Practice Owners Feel Lonely After Buying (And What Helps)
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 11 min read

Why Practice Owners Feel Lonely After Buying (And What Helps)

Loneliness after buying a dental practice is common but rarely discussed. Here's why ownership can feel isolating and what actually helps.

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Tax Deductions in Your First Year Owning a Dental Practice
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 11 min read

Tax Deductions in Your First Year Owning a Dental Practice

First-year practice owners can claim $200,000+ in deductions through equipment expensing, goodwill amortization, loan interest, and retirement contributions.

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How Many Patients Will Leave After I Buy the Practice?
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 13 min read

How 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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Do I Need Malpractice Tail Coverage When Buying a Dental Practice?
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 13 min read

Do 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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What Happens If You Can't Make Your Dental Practice Loan Payments
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 12 min read

What 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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Buying a Dental Practice That Does Procedures You Don't Perform
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 10 min read

Buying 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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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.

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