Eric ChenWhen 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
Blog
Expert guides and market insights for dental practice buyers, sellers, and brokers.
Buying Guide91Due Diligence52Financing42Location Analysis6Market Trends5Practice Management30Valuation25
Eric Chen
Eric ChenIs 70% Overhead Too High to Buy a Dental Practice?
Overhead at 70% signals financial strain, but context matters. Here's how to evaluate whether high overhead makes a practice unbuyable—or just underoptimized.
Buying GuideDue DiligenceValuation
Eric ChenHow to Tell If Dental Practice Profitability Is Real or Inflated
Learn how to separate legitimate dental practice profits from inflated numbers. Discover the red flags, verification methods, and financial metrics buyers need.
Due DiligenceValuationBuying Guide
Eric ChenDental Practice Seller Financing Terms: What's Normal for Buyers
Seller financing in dental practice deals typically covers 10-20% of the purchase price at 6-9% interest over 3-7 years. Here's what buyers need to know.
FinancingBuying Guide
Eric ChenLLC vs S Corp for Buying a Dental Practice: Which Structure Fits
When buying a dental practice, choosing between LLC and S corp taxation affects your payroll taxes, compliance burden, and take-home pay for years.
Buying GuideFinancing
Eric ChenShould You Buy a Second Dental Practice or Grow Your First Location?
Most buyers assume a second location means more profit. The reality is more complex—and the answer depends on whether your first practice is ready to scale.
Buying GuidePractice ManagementValuation
Eric ChenThe First 90 Days After Closing on a Dental Practice
What actually happens in the first 90 days after you close on a dental practice—from credentialing delays to staff retention and cash flow gaps.
Buying GuidePractice Management
Eric ChenBuying a Dental Practice as an Associate in the Same Office
You already know the practice, the patients, and the team. Here's how to turn your associateship into ownership—and what to watch for along the way.
Buying GuideFinancingDue Diligence
Eric ChenIncomplete Patient Records in Dental Practice Due Diligence
Missing or incomplete patient records during due diligence can signal deeper operational problems. Here's how to verify documentation quality before you buy.
Due DiligenceBuying Guide
Eric ChenWhen the Seller Won't Leave: Managing Interference After Closing
The seller keeps interfering after closing. Here's how to set boundaries, protect your authority, and structure the transition so you stay in control.
Buying GuidePractice ManagementDue Diligence
Eric ChenWhen Your Landlord Won't Assign the Lease in a Dental Practice Sale
Landlord blocking your dental practice sale? Learn what buyers need to know about lease assignment refusals, recapture clauses, and how to protect your deal.
Buying GuideDue Diligence
Eric ChenShould You Buy Your Parent's Dental Practice? A Decision Framework
Family succession feels simpler than buying from a stranger—but emotional dynamics, sibling fairness, and valuation questions make it uniquely complex.
Buying GuideValuationFinancing