Dental Practice Transition Articles

Tips for Announcing a Dental Practice Transition Transitioning your dental practice requires balancing the Read more>

Dental School Debt Repayment: Smart Strategies for Your Future It’s common for an engagement Read more>

Make a Good Impression It may sound like common sense, but the best thing Read more>

Contracts, and the negotiations that surround them, are a significant part of the dental Read more>

In today’s economic climate, dentists are becoming increasingly discouraged by the shortage of available Read more>

I agree with Madeleine Albright, former Secretary of State, when she said, “Every step Read more>

What is the Employee Retention Credit (ERC)? The Employee Retention Credit (ERC), initially created Read more>

Dentists are increasingly getting a late start on saving for retirement. This is often Read more>

DSOs are here to stay. They are spreading nationally, and many believe they will Read more>

Did you know 63 percent of social media users under the age of 35 Read more>

Dental transitions are very much like the PRACTICE of dentistry in that we all Read more>

Recently, a retiring doctor perused the website of a large and trusted dental insurance Read more>

In the 20 years I have been involved in dental practice transitions, never has Read more>

The single-most important factor in determining the practice sales price is the collection total Read more>

Mergers are unquestionably the best return on investment you can make. The success of Read more>

Planning Dental Practice for Sale by Owner Can be Daunting. Take our Quiz to Read more>

Buying a Dental Practice? Consider Asking These Questions First. If you’ve decided to buy Read more>

You’re ready to sell your practice and you want the best result possible, so Read more>

Be Sure to Ask These Six Questions When Considering Selling to a DSO In Read more>

Do you know the value of your dental practice if something were to happen Read more>

Due diligence is a phrase becoming more commonly used by buyers in the market. Read more>

Many dental offices are finding it harder than ever to find long-term (or even Read more>

There are many reasons why dentists might want to have their practices appraised. Some Read more>

What is a DSO? A DSO (dental service organization) contract with dental practices and Read more>

Whether you’re buying or selling a dental practice, one of the most important initial Read more>

None of us want to discuss or think about death or long-term disability. Humans Read more>

Many of us have probably heard from individuals who think sellers don't need a Read more>

The pandemic’s impact on the dental industry and business as a whole has been Read more>

Life is like a record album for those who remember what that actually is. Read more>

Using your practice as a Dental Assisting School The U.S. Bureau of Labor projects Read more>

The classic definition of a dental practice transition is when a doctor sells all Read more>

Hello Again, Our last article was dedicated to the basics of tax considerations in Read more>

Investing in a Dental Practice is a Smart Investing Move The United States had Read more>

Whether you are a first-time practice owner or someone looking to expand, relocate or Read more>

A dental practice valuation is much like a preventative checkup on your practice’s financial Read more>

Consider the Tax Consequences When Buying and Selling a Dental Practice Calculating dental practice Read more>

It seems that many businesses and organizations are asking members to focus on what Read more>

If you’re a dental student or new graduate, you’re going to be faced with Read more>

While economic recovery is progressing in the right direction, its slower pace is a Read more>

This article by ADS member Earl Douglas will be featured in the October issue Read more>

I would like to share some stories with you concerning a few of the Read more>

As an entrepreneur, a successful dentist, a respected part of the community and a Read more>

Whether you’re looking to transition and sell your practice or you are interested in Read more>

Buying or selling a dental practice is a significant undertaking. It can be overwhelming Read more>

I’m sure we have all read a great deal of expert speculation about the Read more>

One thing for certain in our industry, nobody could have foreseen the impact and Read more>

These are unprecedented times with dental offices closed for weeks and social distancing. Sadly, Read more>

COVID-19 has all of us questioning how we move forward. Unfortunately, many will retreat Read more>

Whether you are a first time practice owner or someone looking to expand, relocate Read more>

We are often asked by potential dental practice sellers what they need to do Read more>

“No time like the present” has never been more appropriate than right now when Read more>

I’m currently doing an analysis for a client who will be selling his practice. It’s Read more>

What are DSOs? DSOs actually go by a number of different names: Dental Service Read more>

“MILLENNIALS” are people born between 1980 and 2005.1(p3) They’ve grown up in a much Read more>

After graduating from dental school, you’ll need to make a crucially important decision: What Read more>

Over the past several months, WE HAVE HEARD A GREAT DEAL ABOUT CHANGE. Change Read more>

If you are healthy and just want more free time, you are fortunate to Read more>

WHAT THEY DIDN’T TEACH YOU IN DENTAL SCHOOL Most of us graduated from Dental Read more>

After completing your formal training and saving money for a down payment, you might Read more>

Dental practice buyers and sellers may think that a sale is complete when the Read more>

In my career of helping dentists acquire their practices, obtaining financing is one of Read more>

Dental schools provide an excellent platform for training students to practice dentistry, but fail Read more>

If you get a job as an associate dentist you are typically confronted with Read more>

Earl M. Douglas, DDS, MBA, BVAL If you’re like most people, you want to Read more>

By Sarah Lynch The top three risky behaviors for dentists to avoid are indecision, Read more>

An understanding of the value of a dental practice is essential not just for Read more>

By Ryan Brengman, Shea Practice Transitions During a recent conversation with a new graduate, Read more>

ANY DENTIST LOOKING INTO COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE (CRE) for his or her dental practice should Read more>

Dentists (sellers and purchasers), bankers. and brokers all want to know the value of Read more>

“If you are a general dentist, the last thing you want is for your Read more>

“If we think about it, nearly every notable purchase or sale we’ve been involved Read more>

A recent practice transition that we handled included the purchase of the selling Doctor’s Read more>

Suppose that when you begin your dental career that you will have to check Read more>

Frank Brown, JD, LLM Every viable dental practice has goodwill. Good will refers to Read more>

tudent loan debts, desire for work/life balance, and the benefits of a colleague in Read more>

There are many issues that have to be agreed upon in order to sell Read more>

Dr. Joseph was a happy man when he sold his practice. His practice appeared Read more>

If you ask a group of doctors the most important aspect of a practice Read more>

Author’s Note: I received an email not long ago from a dentist in my state Read more>

Often when we are hired to sell a dental practice, owners ask us if Read more>

I once overheard a dentist say to one of his colleagues that selling a Read more>

Most of our ADS Dental Practice Transition Specialists have over 25 years of experience Read more>

While speaking with a lender who does dental transition financing, he mentioned the great Read more>

I was recently asked to serve on the “sustainability task force” at my church. Read more>