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When Your Spouse Isn't On Board With Buying a Dental Practice
Eric ChenEric Chen
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When Your Spouse Isn't On Board With Buying a Dental Practice

Your spouse's hesitation isn't a dealbreaker—it's a signal. Here's how to address concerns, align on risk, and move forward together.

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Dental Practice Seller Financing Terms: What's Normal for Buyers
Eric ChenEric Chen
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Dental Practice Seller Financing Terms: What's Normal for Buyers

Seller financing in dental practice deals typically covers 10-20% of the purchase price at 6-9% interest over 3-7 years. Here's what buyers need to know.

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LLC vs S Corp for Buying a Dental Practice: Which Structure Fits
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 12 min read

LLC vs S Corp for Buying a Dental Practice: Which Structure Fits

When buying a dental practice, choosing between LLC and S corp taxation affects your payroll taxes, compliance burden, and take-home pay for years.

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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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Should You Buy Your Parent's Dental Practice? A Decision Framework
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 11 min read

Should You Buy Your Parent's Dental Practice? A Decision Framework

Family succession feels simpler than buying from a stranger—but emotional dynamics, sibling fairness, and valuation questions make it uniquely complex.

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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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Buying Your First Dental Practice at 40 or 45
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 9 min read

Buying Your First Dental Practice at 40 or 45

Buying your first practice at 40-45 isn't late—it's strategic. Here's why mid-career ownership works and what the numbers actually show.

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Buying vs. Leasing Dental Practice Real Estate
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 9 min read

Buying vs. Leasing Dental Practice Real Estate

Buying the building with the practice adds layers of complexity most buyers underestimate. Here's how to evaluate whether real estate makes sense.

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When Is the Right Time to Buy a Dental Practice?
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 12 min read

When Is the Right Time to Buy a Dental Practice?

Most buyers wait too long. Here's how to know when you're positioned to buy a dental practice—and why waiting rarely improves your odds.

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How Dental Practice Earnouts Work for Buyers
Eric ChenEric Chen
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How Dental Practice Earnouts Work for Buyers

Earnouts defer part of the purchase price based on future performance. Here's how they work, what metrics protect buyers, and where disputes typically arise.

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How Much Do Dental Practice Brokers Charge Buyers?
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 12 min read

How Much Do Dental Practice Brokers Charge Buyers?

Dental practice brokers typically charge sellers 6-12%, not buyers. But buyers still face $10K-$20K in transaction costs. Here's the real breakdown.

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How Long Until Your Dental Practice Purchase Breaks Even?
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 10 min read

How Long Until Your Dental Practice Purchase Breaks Even?

Most buyers underestimate the break-even timeline for dental practice acquisitions. Learn what drives payback periods and how to structure your first year strategically.

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What is a Realistic Dental Loan Financing Timeline?
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 9 min read

What is a Realistic Dental Loan Financing Timeline?

Specialized dental practice lenders evaluate deals differently than you'd expect. Learn what they're really looking for and how the timeline actually unfolds.

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