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What Information Should Be on a Dental Practice Website
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 14 min read

What Information Should Be on a Dental Practice Website

A practice's website reveals operational health, patient expectations, and growth potential. Here's what buyers should look for and what works.

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Declining Revenue Doesn't Always Mean a Bad Dental Practice Buy
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 14 min read

Declining Revenue Doesn't Always Mean a Bad Dental Practice Buy

A practice with declining revenue can be a strong acquisition if the causes are fixable. Here's how to separate seller burnout from structural problems.

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How to Renegotiate a Dental Practice Price After Due Diligence
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 13 min read

How to Renegotiate a Dental Practice Price After Due Diligence

Due diligence findings can justify price adjustments—but only when the issues are material, documented, and presented strategically. Here's how to approach it.

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Is 70% Overhead Too High to Buy a Dental Practice?
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 12 min read

Is 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.

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How to Tell If Dental Practice Profitability Is Real or Inflated
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 11 min read

How 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.

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Buying a Dental Practice as an Associate in the Same Office
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 9 min read

Buying 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.

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Incomplete Patient Records in Dental Practice Due Diligence
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 12 min read

Incomplete 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.

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When the Seller Won't Leave: Managing Interference After Closing
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 16 min read

When 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.

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When Your Landlord Won't Assign the Lease in a Dental Practice Sale
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 11 min read

When 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.

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Dental Practice Software Conversion: What Buyers Need to Know
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 10 min read

Dental Practice Software Conversion: What Buyers Need to Know

Software conversion can cost $30K-$40K in lost productivity after buying a practice. Here's how to evaluate migration risk during due diligence.

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When is it Worthwhile To Drop Dental Insurance Contracts?
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 10 min read

When is it Worthwhile To Drop Dental Insurance Contracts?

When you buy a practice and drop insurance networks, patient attrition is predictable. Here's how to evaluate the risk and protect your investment.

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A 50/50 Partnership Practice Doubles Risk Unless You Structure It Right
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 10 min read

A 50/50 Partnership Practice Doubles Risk Unless You Structure It Right

Buying 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.

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How to Keep Staff After Buying a Dental Practice
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 9 min read

How to Keep Staff After Buying a Dental Practice

When staff leave after you buy a practice, patients follow. Here's how to structure retention from the LOI through your first 90 days.

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