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

Small Town vs City Dental Practice: Which to Buy
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 8 min read

Small Town vs City Dental Practice: Which to Buy

Rural practices offer lower costs and higher margins. Urban practices promise volume and growth. Here's how to evaluate which location fits your goals.

Buying GuideLocation AnalysisMarket Trends
Lost a Dental Practice Bidding War: What to Do Next
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 11 min read

Lost a Dental Practice Bidding War: What to Do Next

Losing a dental practice offer stings—but the next steps you take determine whether you find a better deal or repeat the same mistakes.

Buying GuideMarket Trends
Moving to Another State to Buy a Dental Practice: What to Know
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 10 min read

Moving to Another State to Buy a Dental Practice: What to Know

Relocating to buy a dental practice involves licensing, credentialing, market research, and timing challenges most buyers underestimate.

Buying GuideLocation AnalysisFinancing
Buying a Dental Practice with Bad Online Reviews
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 12 min read

Buying a Dental Practice with Bad Online Reviews

Bad reviews don't always mean a bad deal. Learn how to evaluate a practice with negative online feedback and turn reputation problems into opportunity.

Buying GuideDue DiligencePractice Management
Why Is the Seller Really Selling? Red Flags to Watch For
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 9 min read

Why Is the Seller Really Selling? Red Flags to Watch For

The seller's stated reason rarely tells the whole story. Here's how to separate legitimate motivations from warning signs that signal hidden problems.

Buying GuideDue Diligence
Dental Practice Purchase Contingencies Explained for Buyers
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 12 min read

Dental Practice Purchase Contingencies Explained for Buyers

Contingencies protect your earnest money and give you exit options during a dental practice purchase. Here's how to structure each one to your advantage.

Buying GuideDue Diligence
How to Estimate Dental Practice Value Without an Appraiser
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 10 min read

How to Estimate Dental Practice Value Without an Appraiser

Learn the formulas, benchmarks, and financial data buyers use to estimate dental practice value before hiring an appraiser—and when DIY valuation isn't enough.

ValuationBuying GuideDue Diligence
How to Develop Cohesive Theme and Messaging for Your Dental Practice
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 10 min read

How to Develop Cohesive Theme and Messaging for Your Dental Practice

Build a dental practice brand that attracts your ideal patients. Learn how to define positioning, create consistent messaging, and apply your theme.

Practice ManagementBuying Guide
What Information Should Be on a Dental Practice Website
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 14 min read

What Information Should Be on a Dental Practice Website

A practice's website reveals operational health, patient expectations, and growth potential. Here's what buyers should look for and what works.

Buying GuidePractice ManagementDue Diligence
Declining Revenue Doesn't Always Mean a Bad Dental Practice Buy
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 14 min read

Declining Revenue Doesn't Always Mean a Bad Dental Practice Buy

A practice with declining revenue can be a strong acquisition if the causes are fixable. Here's how to separate seller burnout from structural problems.

Buying GuideDue DiligenceValuation
How to Renegotiate a Dental Practice Price After Due Diligence
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 13 min read

How to Renegotiate a Dental Practice Price After Due Diligence

Due diligence findings can justify price adjustments—but only when the issues are material, documented, and presented strategically. Here's how to approach it.

Buying GuideDue DiligenceValuation
When Your Spouse Isn't On Board With Buying a Dental Practice
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 11 min read

When Your Spouse Isn't On Board With Buying a Dental Practice

Your spouse's hesitation isn't a dealbreaker—it's a signal. Here's how to address concerns, align on risk, and move forward together.

Buying GuideFinancingPractice Management