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.
Buying GuideDue Diligence
Running a dental practice
Practical guides for owners of independent dental practices: billing and insurance, staffing, marketing, technology and margins, and what to know when you buy or grow.
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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.
FinancingBuying Guide
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.
Buying GuidePractice ManagementDue Diligence
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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Eric ChenBuying a Dental Practice with a Credit Score Below 680
A sub-680 credit score makes dental practice financing harder — but not impossible. Here's how to assess your options, fix what you can, and still close a deal.
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Eric ChenAccounts Receivable Disputes After Buying a Dental Practice
Most AR disputes after buying a dental practice were preventable. Learn how to audit the AR, negotiate key contract terms, and resolve conflicts post-closing.
Due DiligenceBuying GuidePractice Management
Eric ChenExpenses New Dental Practice Owners Don't Budget For
The costs that catch first-year dental practice owners off guard — and how to build a budget that actually holds up after closing.
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Eric ChenWhat Banks Actually Look for When Financing a Dental Practice Buy
Banks evaluate two parallel files when you apply for a dental practice loan — yours and the practice's. Here's exactly what they look for in both.
FinancingBuying Guide
Eric ChenSBA Loan vs Conventional Loan for Dental Practice Buyers
SBA loans offer 25-year terms and lower credit bars. Conventional loans deliver fixed rates and faster approval. Here's how to choose for your deal.
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