Eric ChenShould You Sell Your Dental Practice to a DSO?
When a DSO outbids you on a practice, it's easy to assume you can't compete. But the numbers tell a different story—and sellers often prefer what you offer.
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Eric ChenAre Rural Dental Practices More Profitable?
Rural dental practices often outperform urban counterparts in profitability—lower overhead, less competition, and stronger margins offset smaller populations.
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Eric ChenHow to Know If Dental Collections Are Real Before You Buy
Sellers inflate revenue more often than you think. Learn the due diligence steps that reveal what collections data won't tell you—before you sign.
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Eric ChenHow to Tell When Seller Production Props Up a Dental Practice
A practice that looks profitable on paper may collapse without the seller's production. Here's how to spot seller dependency and structure a deal that works.
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Eric ChenCommon Mistakes When Evaluating a Dental Practice to Buy
Most buyers focus on price and patient count. The real risk sits in deal structure, hidden liabilities, and post-closing revenue drops.
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