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What is a Proforma?

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Last week at the CDA convention, I was part of a panel of experts discussing…

Loans for Dental Practices Yes, it is a great idea to contact more than one…

Active Patient Count in Dentistry Recently this number has become a totally over-blown issue. It…

First, Let’s define the problem, as there is a great deal of misunderstanding on this…

Debra was my last patient of the morning. We just finished prepping a couple of…

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Great Question. I firmly believe that only YOU can determine if it is priced too…

The past several year-end issues have been interesting. Two years ago, we saw a rush…

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Why isn’t there an MLS-type service for dental practices like there is for home sales?…

This is actually a two-prong question. I will address the saturated market component first. In…

Recent articles have indicated that the graduating dentists will be looking for group practices since…

Normally, most doctors do not inform the staff until we have a signed contract, a…

Great question! Yes it can, but the “covenant not to compete” is one of the…

Yes! This is an interesting question, especially in California. We are a melting pot of…

The end of last year was an interesting one as many sellers elected to close…

First of all, anything I opine on must be verified with your attorney. A bill…

This is Newton’s third law of physics and is an appropriate law in dental transactions.…

Great Question!  My personal opinion is that it is generally a good idea, if not…

My last article discussed why the Delta policy is worse than originally believed and how…

Trip to Africa

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Yes, that’s actually me doing dentistry for the first time in 12 years! (It’s really…

Most of you are aware of the insurance issues our profession is facing. The writing…

Believe it or not, January is usually the best time to list a practice.  I…

Previously, Delta Dental allowed Delta Premier providers to “up-bill” any Delta PPO or DPO patients…

A recent medical diagnosis is forcing my immediate retirement.  I need my practice to sell…

Why Do I Need a Broker?

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You’ve worked a lifetime building your dental practice. Your dental practice is one of your most…

Writing this in mid-October, none of us know what the outcome of the November election…

Great Question!!! My answer is emphatically YES!   When you buy a practice, you are…

The answer is easy…BAD INFORMATION!   I am amazed how many dentists provide information on their…

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I recently experienced a practice transition that I could easily use as a case study…

The dictionary says goodwill is, “an intangible, salable asset arising from the reputation of a business…

Great Question! My advise is to speak with your accountant first on whether buying a…

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I have been thinking about selling my practice, I assume that I cannot sell in…