Eric ChenDental Practice Malpractice History: A Buyer's Checklist
Before buying a dental practice, here's how to uncover the seller's malpractice history — from state board records to NPDB data and insurance claims.
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Eric ChenBuying a Dental Practice Near a Dental School: Pros and Cons
Thinking about buying a dental practice near a dental school? Here's how to evaluate the real competition risk, demographic upside, and pricing dynamics.
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Eric ChenNHSC Loan Repayment While Owning a Dental Practice
Yes, dental practice owners can use NHSC loan repayment — but only if your practice qualifies as an approved site. Here's what that actually requires.
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Eric ChenDental Practice Seller Employment Agreement: What to Negotiate
When a seller stays on after closing, the employment agreement is where your investment is protected or exposed. Here's what buyers need to negotiate.
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Eric ChenBuying a Dental Practice That Already Has an Associate
Before you close, here's how to evaluate the associate's contract, production split, and retention risk — and what to negotiate to protect your investment.
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Eric ChenDental Practice Lease Assignment: A Buyer's Guide
What buyers need to know about dental practice lease assignment — from reading the assignment clause to negotiating the personal guarantee before closing.
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Eric ChenBuying a Dental Practice with No Money Saved
100% 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.
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Eric ChenDental Associate Buy-In vs. Buying Outside: Which Is Better?
Weighing a buy-in at your current practice against buying independently? Here's how the two paths compare on control, cost, and long-term ownership.
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Eric ChenInsurance Credentialing Gap After Buying a Dental Practice
The credentialing gap after buying a dental practice can cost $40K–$80K in delayed revenue. Here's how to calculate your exposure and minimize it.
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Eric ChenWhen Your Parents Think Buying a Dental Practice Is Too Risky
Your parents see the debt and call it risky. Here's the data that reframes the conversation — and what staying an associate actually costs you.
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Eric ChenDental Practice Debt Anxiety: How New Owners Cope
Carrying $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.
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Eric ChenBuying a Pediatric vs. General Dental Practice: Key Differences
Comparing a pediatric dental practice to a general practice? Here's what buyers need to know about valuation, payer mix, clinical fit, and patient retention.
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