Dental Practice Buying & Selling Blog

Expert guides and market insights for dental practice buyers, sellers, and brokers.

Buying a Dental Practice That Was Previously Owned by a DSO
Eric ChenEric Chen
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Buying a Dental Practice That Was Previously Owned by a DSO

DSO-owned practices come with unique financial, operational, and transition risks. Here's what buyers need to evaluate before making an offer.

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Buying a Dental Practice That Lost Patients After COVID
Eric ChenEric Chen
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Buying a Dental Practice That Lost Patients After COVID

A practice that lost patients after COVID may be a discount opportunity or a value trap. Here's how buyers can tell the difference before signing.

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Buying a Pediatric vs. General Dental Practice: Key Differences
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 9 min read

Buying 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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Buying a Dental Practice in an Oversaturated Market: What to Look For
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 11 min read

Buying a Dental Practice in an Oversaturated Market: What to Look For

High dentist density doesn't mean a practice can't succeed. Learn how to evaluate opportunities in competitive markets and spot viable deals.

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Should You Make a Backup Offer on a Second-Choice Dental Practice?
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 11 min read

Should You Make a Backup Offer on a Second-Choice Dental Practice?

Waiting for your first choice can cost you months and momentum. Here's how to evaluate whether a backup offer on your second choice makes strategic sense.

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Should You Wait to Buy a Dental Practice Until Interest Rates Drop?
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 11 min read

Should You Wait to Buy a Dental Practice Until Interest Rates Drop?

Interest rates are higher than they were—but waiting to buy a dental practice until they drop could cost you more than moving forward now.

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Small Town vs City Dental Practice: Which to Buy
Eric ChenEric Chen
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Small Town vs City Dental Practice: Which to Buy

Rural practices offer lower costs and higher margins. Urban practices promise volume and growth. Here's how to evaluate which location fits your goals.

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Lost a Dental Practice Bidding War: What to Do Next
Eric ChenEric Chen
·· 11 min read

Lost a Dental Practice Bidding War: What to Do Next

Losing a dental practice offer stings—but the next steps you take determine whether you find a better deal or repeat the same mistakes.

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