Dental Buyer Advocates

The CPA to Help You Buy a Practice

Very Helpful

“I had my heart set on two practices that Brian helped talk me out of buying. I bought the third we looked at seriously and am glad I waited. “

Dr. Brooke P.

Atlanta GA

A Trusted Guide

“I finally felt like someone had MY best interests at heart with this huge life decision. Thanks Brian & team!”

Dr. Isabella M.

Denton, TX

Awesome to Work With

“Brian helped me negotiate a sales price of $75,000 less than the asking price. He also noticed a mistake on the accounts receivable purchase that saved me another $6,300.”

Dr. Matthew K.

Tukwila, WA

Ahead of the Game

“Because of DBA on my team, we were at least one step ahead the entire way. I always knew what was next and how to succeed.”

Dr. Brianna G

Houston, TX

Knowledge is Power

“Brian and his team saved me $175,000 off the asking price, by asking one simple question.”

Dr. Belinda S.

Bellingham, WA

Highly Recommended

“DBA saved me $36,754 on just the loan negotiations with banks alone. Definitely recommended to work with this team.”

Dr. Sophie G.

Eagle, ID

In Your Corner

“DBA coached me through due diligence and we uncovered massive insurance fraud BEFORE the purchase. Saved my butt on a $1.5M decision.”

Dr. Camila V.

Evansville, IN

Welcome to Dental Buyer Advocates

I’m Brian Hanks. My team and I only help dentists, we only work with buyers, and we work nationwide. We specialize in helping dentists like you with one of the most important career decisions you’ll ever make.

Check out this comprehensive dental practice acquisition checklist to learn about the road ahead.

See Our Buyer's Checklist

HOW TO BUY A DENTAL PRACTICE

Find, analyze, negotiate, and purchase for the right price.

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How to Buy a Dental Practice, 4th Edition

WORK WITH US

Together we will take a deep dive into the practice you are looking at and objectively assess the opportunity. This is one of the biggest, most important career decisions you will make as a dentist, so it’s important to get this right.

Our Engagement is broken down into 3 phases.

– SEE DETAILS BELOW

PHASE 1

Initial Analysis

PHASE 2

Validation

PHASE 3

Ownership Checklist

PRICING

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CONNECT WITH BRIAN

"I want you to feel confident as I guide you through one of the biggest financial decisions of your life. Former clients tell me the biggest mistake most dentists make when buying a practice is WAITING TOO LONG. Let me help you feel confident in knowing how to buy the right dental practice." - Brian

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Finding a Practice

How Dentists Buy Money with Less Money

Account Receivable is the money owed to a practice by its patients, [...]

30
Sep

Finding a Practice

The Easiest Way to Get a Dental Broker on the Phone

Brokers are a great source to find a dental practice for sale. [...]

30
Sep

Due Diligence

3 Things to IGNORE in Dental Practice Loans

Several other factors listed in loan proposals give the impression they are [...]

30
Sep

Due Diligence

4 Questions to Ask the Selling Dentist

That first meeting with a seller is vital, and so is the [...]

30
Sep

General

Seller Won’t Budge? A Negotiation Tactic for Dentists

Bad brokers are annoying, but you may think the underlying practice is [...]

30
Sep

Before You Buy

Who do you trust most in the practice purchase process?

When buying a dental practice, you’re going to assemble a team to [...]

02
Aug

Before You Buy

Should You Buy a Dental Practice? Or Build a New One?

Both are great ways to make more money, pay off student loans, [...]

30
Aug

Practice Purchase Analysis

How Much Does a Dental Practice Owner Make?

On average, a dental practice owner in the U.S. makes $414,223 per [...]

23
Aug

Before You Buy Financing

How Much Does a Dental Practice Cost?

The average dental practice in the U.S. costs about $520K. But I [...]

23
Aug

Before You Buy

The Strategic Way to Pay Off Your Dental School Loans

The average dental school grad in 2023 came out of school with [...]

16
Aug

Due Diligence

Judging a Dental Practice’s Online Presence

A dental practice ought to look good, right? When someone drives past, [...]

08
Aug

Ownership

How Dentists Get Good Google Reviews

If you’re going to own a dental practice, will you have to [...]

07
Jul

Finding a Practice

Unconventional Ways to Find a Dental Practice to Buy

If you’ve been reading my stuff for a while, you know about [...]

26
Jul

Practice Purchase Analysis

Dental Practice with Old Equipment: Now What?

Dentists buying a practice often get caught up in the state of [...]

19
Jul

General

DON’T Worry About This When Buying a Dental Practice

The dentist I was talking to argued that starting a practice makes [...]

12
Jul

Before You Buy Due Diligence

Am I Getting the Dental Practice I Paid For? Two Flavors of Due Diligence

“Am I buying what I think I’m buying?” If you’re going to [...]

05
Jul

General

Approaching Your Negotiations Like a Battle is a BAD Idea

Don't negotiate simply to negotiate—negotiate to find a win-win. Protect yourself well [...]

28
Jun

Before You Buy

Choosing a Dental Accountant (Even If It’s Not Me)

If you’re buying a dental practice, you’ll need to have a few [...]

21
Jun

Before You Buy

Are You Sure You Want to Own a Dental Practice?

An underappreciated first step in buying a dental practice? Decide whether you [...]

14
Jun

Due Diligence

3 Simple Things to Be the Best Dentist In Town

When you’re assessing a potential practice to buy, look hard at the [...]

07
Jun

Where are you Stuck?

Whether you’re trying to find a practice or have already closed on one, we provide expert guidance for every aspect of the deal. Click any of the links below to learn more.