Resource Library: Essentials

Everything you need to know to successfully run, buy, or sell a dental practice.

  • Practice Transition Myth Busters

    We have met with hundreds of dentists over the years and have assisted them in selling their practices.  While meeting with these dentists, we often hear myths or urban legends from some of them who take these myths as fact.  The wrong or incorrect myth can cost you time and hard-earned money.  By dispelling some…
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  • Checklist to Prepare Your Practice to Sell

    The best time to start preparing for your practice transition is three to five years from the date you plan on selling. However, since you may not know that date yet, the best time to prepare is NOW!  Here is a checklist of preparatory items you should consider as you get closer to deciding to…
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  • The Role of a Dental Practice Broker

    Planning to sell a dental practice?  Don’t go at it alone. FACT: A dental practice is typically the doctor’s most valuable and prized possession.   FACT: A dentist will typically sell a dental practice only once during his or her professional career.    Considering these facts, many dentists will make a wise choice and entrust the responsibility…
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  • A Step-by-Step Guide to Selling a Dental Practice

    Selling a dental practice is a complicated process that extends far beyond simply finding a buyer and closing on the sale. Therefore, to ensure your practice transition is successful, it is imperative to follow these critical steps: While this list covers the most significant steps required to sell a dental practice, it is by no…
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  • The Essential Steps to Selling a Dental Practice

    Selling your dental practice is a significant milestone in your professional career. Managed effectively, it can be a rewarding and beneficial experience for everyone involved. To ensure a smooth transition and a successful sale, it’s essential to follow a clear and structured process. 1. Start Planning Early Begin preparing for a sale three to five…
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  • 6 Questions to Let You Know If You Are You Ready to Grow Your Dental Practice

    Every small business eventually hits a plateau. When you reach this stage, start looking to grow some aspect of your practice. Whether you choose to automate certain processes to free up some time for yourself or hire new employees in order to grow the practice substantially, you need to reconsider your current position. This is…
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  • 4 Important Questions About Personal Disability Insurance for Dentists

    Have you ever considered what would happen if you were unable to work? What if you had an accident and could no longer perform the daily operations of your dental practice? What if you were relegated to managerial work and you had to hire a new dentist to run the day-to-day operations? Such an event…
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  • Dos and Don’ts of a Successful Dental Practice

    With more than 210,000 active dentists in the US in 2016, the need to make your mark within the industry has risen tremendously. How can you distinguish yourself from all the other dentists? How can you make your practice stand out among the five or more dental practices within the 10 square blocks of your…
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  • Creating a Dental Practice Brand

    It’s no secret: the world we live in is highly competitive, and the people in it are extremely visually aware. It’s therefore critical to develop a strong and consistent brand for your dental practice. But just how do you do that? And what constitutes a strong dental practice brand in the first place? To begin,…
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  • Effective Networking for Dentists

    Networking is an important part of building your business, whether you are just starting out or are looking at selling your dental practice. Here are some simple steps on how and where to effectively network for your dental practice: With these tips, you can effectively network and build your professional contact list as well as…
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