Dental Practice Transition Articles

In the first 25 years of our company’s history, dating back to 1993, 100 Read more>

We are emerging from the most surreal time that we are likely to ever 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>

As a Dental Practice Broker, I meet with dozens of private practice owners each 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>

“Goldman Sachs raised its forecast for 2021 US gross-domestic product growth to 6.8% from 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>

One of the most difficult decisions for any Dentist is deciding when to buy, 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 is a self-respecting professional practice broker to say about the invasion of the 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>

By Steve Jordan Before you try to sell your practice on your own, you need Read more>

When sellers hit the twilight years of their practices between aggressive growth and the Read more>

Some of the frequent statements or questions I hear from dentists these days are Read more>

When selling a practice, there are many issues that have to be addressed. One Read more>

Never has there been a time when retirees need good strategies to safeguard retirement Read more>

I am often asked, “How do you appraise a dental practice?” and “What percent Read more>

Why you need to know the difference by Paul Rang, DMD, JD, and Greg Auerbach, MBA Read more>

by Bill Avery, DDS, PhD As happens with most dental practice brokers, I frequently get Read more>

The buyer pool for dental practices changes daily. It is organic and it flows. Read more>

Baby boomers are perhaps the largest segment of full-time practicing dentists in the country Read more>

Most dentists look forward to retirement, even if they’ve had an interesting and rewarding Read more>

Ensuring patient satisfaction and investing their efforts into developing a more rewarding long-term relationship Read more>

Many dentists never consider the business side of their industry until they are faced Read more>

Like any career field, running a successful dentistry practice has its own obstacles. You Read more>

There are many factors to be considered when attempting to increase the value of your Read more>

Evaluating a dental practice for sale is a multi-step process. If steps are skipped, problems Read more>

There are several methods that are used by appraisers to determine the fair market Read more>

Nowadays you can almost assume that most dentists will have to go through the Read more>

There is a lot of misleading information about how to increase the value of Read more>

Dental valuations are relatively complex processes, and dentists can easily find themselves paying thousands of Read more>

Dental practice acquisitions and sales require the RIGHT STRATEGY WITH SENSIBLE GUIDELINES to result in a successful Read more>

The CURRENT LOW CAPITAL GAINS and ordinary income tax rates that we have enjoyed Read more>

Although opinions are divided on selling accounts receivable (A/R), a strong argument for “yes” Read more>

If you’re planning to purchase a dental practice in the next year, now is your chance Read more>

A recent article from Forbes Magazine/Forbes.com reviewed the ten highest paying jobs. Not surprisingly, Read more>

What if you could sell your practice and office space at the FAIR MARKET Read more>

The DENTAL PROFESSION is not exempt from unexpected death or disability. What makes these unfortunate Read more>

For most dental practices, goodwill constitutes the largest component of the practice’s value. A Read more>

We all know that DEATH AND TAXES are the only two certainties in life. Read more>

For those of you who practice as C-corporations, the sale of your practice results Read more>

In these difficult economic times one of the best ways to grow your practice is Read more>

In this day and age of deferred retirements,more practice owners are making the decision Read more>

There is a need for employers to have appropriate protection in maintaining customer relationships Read more>

A dental practice transition requires expertise in many different areas of business and the Read more>

PRACTICE TRANSITIONS often require buyers to deal with leased facilities and a host of unfamiliar Read more>

If you’ve ever watched one of the popular trauma ER documentaries, you’ve probably thought, Read more>

Dental practice sales are very difficult transactions. They typically involve a young buyer with Read more>

Consider these simple facts: Most doctors have no income-producing asset that makes more money Read more>

(Please note that the following article is not intended to be a legal opinion Read more>

Recently, I structured an equity development plan — our safer alternative to partnerships — Read more>

In these difficult economic times, one of the best ways to grow your practice Read more>

Dental literature often quotes this formula — The value of a dental practice is Read more>

When practicing as a partner, one key agreement that should be in place is Read more>

Nationwide bankers are still willing to fund practice acquisitions, even if the pricing is Read more>

Many patients perceive “sterile” to be neat and clean. The office should make a Read more>

Deciding whether or not to purchase a dental practice is arguably among the most Read more>

In order to maintain the best possible relationship between buyer and seller during a Read more>

Various methods of appraisal have been used through the years. Some of the methods Read more>

Not doing due diligence is not a good excuse for finding out poor decisions Read more>

Our organization has found that more dentists than ever are selling their practices and Read more>

The emergence of women in dentistry has been a slow but steady phenomenon that Read more>

Before buying or selling a dental practice, great care and planning should be taken Read more>

There are several ways in which dentists can grow their practices. Some of these Read more>

A significant number of dental careers begin with the purchase of a practice. This Read more>

With a book and a little bit of free time, it is possible for Read more>

In the course of a year, we will receive several calls from a grieving Read more>

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

According to recent ADA figures, only 6 percent of dentists in America today can Read more>

Recently, a senior dental student told me that several of his instructors encouraged him Read more>

The fear that existing staff will not stay with a new doctor after selling Read more>

Today, if you are a dentist and do not own all or part of Read more>

“I’m sorry, but we are not comfortable making the loan due to poor credit Read more>

In most life situations, people use specialists to help them obtain the help they Read more>