Expert guides and market insights for dental practice buyers, sellers, and brokers.
Eric ChenLearn how to separate legitimate dental practice profits from inflated numbers. Discover the red flags, verification methods, and financial metrics buyers need.
Eric ChenYou 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.
Eric ChenMissing or incomplete patient records during due diligence can signal deeper operational problems. Here's how to verify documentation quality before you buy.
Eric ChenThe seller keeps interfering after closing. Here's how to set boundaries, protect your authority, and structure the transition so you stay in control.
Eric ChenLandlord blocking your dental practice sale? Learn what buyers need to know about lease assignment refusals, recapture clauses, and how to protect your deal.
Eric ChenSoftware conversion can cost $30K-$40K in lost productivity after buying a practice. Here's how to evaluate migration risk during due diligence.
Eric ChenWhen you buy a practice and drop insurance networks, patient attrition is predictable. Here's how to evaluate the risk and protect your investment.
Eric ChenBuying a dental practice with a partner splits the cost—but equal ownership creates deadlock risk. Here's how to structure a 50/50 deal that works.
Eric ChenWhen staff leave after you buy a practice, patients follow. Here's how to structure retention from the LOI through your first 90 days.
Eric ChenNon-compete clauses in dental acquisitions aren't just paperwork—they're the legal mechanism that keeps sellers from reclaiming the patients you paid for.
Eric ChenBuying the building with the practice adds layers of complexity most buyers underestimate. Here's how to evaluate whether real estate makes sense.
Eric ChenOutdated dental equipment doesn't kill deals—but these hidden costs might. Learn what to evaluate, when to walk away, and how to negotiate smarter.