Why you need to know the difference by Paul Rang, DMD, JD, and Greg Auerbach, MBA The question, “Do I need an appraisal?” often comes up when working with sellers, buyers, or even clients entering into partnerships, litigation, or estate planning. It is important to define the term appraisal. An appraisal is a formal opinion of value […]

Evaluating a dental practice for sale is a multi-step process. If steps are skipped, problems can arise before, during and after the transition. If this process is completed properly, however, the transition will be carried off in a professional and successful manner. Step 1: The Initial Consultation The initial consultation for a practice valuation should cover […]

There is a lot of misleading information about how to increase the value of a dental practice. Some of the more believable myths include cutting staff salaries/lab costs/rent, looking for that ever-elusive magical marketing campaign, adding newer equipment or trying to do what other successful dental practices are doing. Some of these ideas seem reasonable […]

If you’ve ever watched one of the popular trauma ER documentaries, you’ve probably thought, “I’m glad that wasn’t me!” After reading these actual practice purchase traumas, you may think, “I’M GLAD IT WASN’T ME.” FUTURE SALE DATE: A practice had $300K collections. Nearby, a young dentist agreed to buy the practice to merge it into […]

(Please note that the following article is not intended to be a legal opinion or to address other legal issues that might arise in the case of marriage dissolution. Typically, divorce law is governed by state statute and state legal precedence. Accordingly, one should seek competent legal advice from an attorney familiar with marriage dissolutions.) […]