Expert guides and market insights for dental practice buyers, sellers, and brokers.
Eric ChenA practice's website reveals operational health, patient expectations, and growth potential. Here's what buyers should look for and what works.
Eric ChenYour spouse's hesitation isn't a dealbreaker—it's a signal. Here's how to address concerns, align on risk, and move forward together.
Eric ChenMost buyers assume a second location means more profit. The reality is more complex—and the answer depends on whether your first practice is ready to scale.
Eric ChenWhat actually happens in the first 90 days after you close on a dental practice—from credentialing delays to staff retention and cash flow gaps.
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 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 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 ChenTelling your boss you're buying a practice isn't about courage—it's about timing, contract obligations, and protecting the relationships that matter.
Eric ChenWhen hygiene production sits below 30% of total revenue, it signals deeper operational problems that most sellers won't disclose upfront.
Eric ChenMost buyers focus on collections. But treatment acceptance rate reveals whether a practice is converting patients—or leaving revenue on the table.
Eric ChenMost buyers underestimate the break-even timeline for dental practice acquisitions. Learn what drives payback periods and how to structure your first year strategically.
Eric ChenMost buyers focus on whether they can afford a practice. The harder question is whether ownership fits your clinical skills, finances, and life right now.