Articles to help you buy or sell your dental practice.

Ready to own your own dental practice? This comprehensive 2026 guide breaks down every step of how to buy a dental practice—from assessing your readiness and securing financing to evaluating listings, negotiating deals, and thriving as a new owner. Learn why buying beats starting from scratch, what to look for in a practice, and how to avoid costly mistakes. Start your journey to practice ownership with expert tips and proven strategies for success.

Unlock the secrets to maximizing your dental PPO profits without changing your clinical work. Learn from expert Tracey Gutzmer how to map your insurance contracts, avoid costly over-credentialing, and negotiate better fee schedules—so you can boost your bottom line, simplify office operations, and increase your practice’s value, all by optimizing your dental PPO strategy.

Thinking about selling your practice to an associate? While it may seem like a smooth transition, most of these arrangements fail due to unclear terms and expectations. Discover why hiring an associate as a future buyer rarely works, the risks involved, and how to protect your retirement by setting clear ownership terms or considering alternative transition strategies.

Wondering "when should I sell my practice"? The best time to sell your dental practice is during its plateau phase—when performance is strong, not after a decline. Learn how to spot the right moment, maximize your practice’s value, and why selling doesn’t have to mean retiring. Don’t wait too long—discover the smart way to plan your transition and secure your financial future.

Thinking about selling your dental practice? This comprehensive 2026 guide reveals proven strategies to maximize your practice’s value, from financial prep and market timing to choosing the right buyer and navigating legal complexities. Learn how to plan your sale, boost profitability, and ensure a smooth transition—so you can secure the best outcome for your career and legacy.

Discover the essential strategies for a successful dental practice transition and learn how to retain patients after purchasing a practice. This comprehensive guide covers due diligence, staff and patient communication, and proven retention systems to protect your investment and ensure long-term growth. Optimize your transition and secure your practice’s future with expert insights tailored for today’s dental market.

Six Million Reasons to Buy a Dental Practice Based on some conservative calculations, there is a 6 million dollar difference between working as an associate and buying a dental practice over a 30 year career. And this is before any investing, tax savings, or equity, which are the basic building blocks of long term wealth.…

CalSavers Deadline Approaching Do you have between 5 and 50 employees? If so, you need to offer a retirement savings plan to your employees by June 30th. If you have five or more employees, California Senate Bill 1234 requires that you either offer a qualified retirement plan through the private market or give your employees…

This morning’s headline in the Wall Street Journal: “Mortgage Rates Hit 5% for First Time Since 2011“. If you’re thinking about buying or selling a dental practice in the next few years, it’s time to pay attention. Interest rates are one of the market forces that drive dental practice values. (Of course, the best way…

Performing due diligence on patient charts can be a big undertaking before dental practice sales, but it should not be overlooked. By examining the charts, you can tell what type of dentistry the seller performs, how the practice cares for and follows up with patients, how patients are scheduled, and how the practice makes financial…

In some cases, doctors who sell their practices are contractually obligated to stay and work in the practice for several weeks or months after the dental practice sale to provide treatment and “introduce the patients to the new doctor”. The benefits of such an arrangement may seem clear, even obvious. It makes sense to keep…

Once you have a signed Letter of Intent, it’s time to take a closer look at your potential new acquisition’s dental practice scheduling. After all, due diligence is one of the most important aspects of preparing for a successful dental practice acquisition. There are several important indicators that offer insight into practice performance. In this…

Are you ready to buy a dental practice? There are many factors that play a role in this important decision: personal, financial, and clinical. This post will focus on the personal aspects of deciding whether to purchase a dental practice. Click here to read our guide to buying a dental practice. Buying a dental practice…

A practice transition letter might not be the first thing on your mind, but when most doctors purchase a dental practice, one of the big worries is always patient retention. Most of the value of a dental practice is in the goodwill with the existing patient base, and if those patients choose not to come…

Curious about how to value a dental practice? Learn the key methods, from applying industry-standard multiples to analyzing cash flow, and discover the crucial factors—like location, profitability, and equipment—that impact your practice’s worth. Get expert insights to ensure you price your dental practice accurately and attract the right buyers.