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Key Resources
Buying a Practice (Guide)
Acquisition Checklist
Meet the Team
About Brian Hanks
Work With Us
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Book
Podcast
Course
What's Involved?
Finding a Practice to Buy
Valuation
Negotiations
Due Diligence
Financing
Closing
Transitioning Ownership
Managing a Practice
Growing a Practice
Legal Aspects
Tax Implications
Insurance
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  • Services
  • Resources
    • Downloadable Resources
    • How to Buy A Dental Practice – Book
    • Dental Practice Acquisition Checklist
    • The Practice Purchased Podcast
    • Practice Purchase Online Course
    • Articles and Guides
  • Pricing
  • Team
  • Schedule A Call
Meet Your Phase 2 Team

Brian Tomono

Director of Client Success

Brian Tomono is a 24-year dental lending veteran. He brings his experience to your deal to make sure you pay as little as possible to the banks. He assists doctors in negotiations and team building to achieve their dreams of practice ownership. Read more »

Brian Hanks

Brian Hanks is an author, advisor, accountant, and certified financial planner specializing in helping dentists buy a dental practice of their own. Brian developed his dental practice acquisition framework to help dentists navigate the complex and overwhelming process. Brian’s book, How to Buy a Dental Practice: Find, Analyze, Negotiate, and Purchase the Right Dental Practice for You, details the basic pitfalls that new dentists often make and lays out a roadmap for a successful acquisition. His consultancy, Dental Buyer Advocates, provides hands-on guidance and expertise for evaluating practices, performing due diligence, negotiating with sellers, closing on a practice, financing, transitioning a practice over from the seller’s management, and much more. Prior to founding Dental Buyer Advocates, Brian served as an accountant and Certified Financial Planner™ at two different dental CPA firms. He is a featured author for Dental Economics, AGD Impact, and DentalTown, and is also a speaker for the Seattle Study Club. Brian has a business management undergrad from BYU, a finance MBA from University of Michigan, and a CFP certification from Northwestern University. He lives in Salt Lake City, Utah with his wife and four kids, and serves dentists nationwide. Read more »

Meet Your Phase 1 Team

Brian Hanks

Owner, Founder

Brian Hanks is involved in all deals with the team. Prior to starting Dental Buyer Advocates, he was an accountant and Certified Financial Planner™ at two different dental CPA firms. He will help guide you through the process of buying the right dental practice. Read more

Dr. Sapna Amin, DDS

Licensed Dentist, Former Practice Owner

Sapna Amin worked in a private practice as an associate and went on to become a private practice owner. She also has experience with merging practices with a DSO. She is dedicated to helping other buyers in acquire their dream practice like she did!   Read more »

Tara Clarridge

Former Dental Office Manager

Tara Clarridge is the former business manager of an oral surgery practice that had multiple locations. She has over twenty years experience with everything from payroll to credentialing and is eager to answer any questions you may have. Read more »

Sam Sutton

Former Hygienist

Sam Sutton has been very involved in the dental world throughout her life, and will work closely with you to open up your practice. Prior to joining Dental Buyer Advocates, she was a Dental Hygienist and has seen how successful dental practices run. Read more »

Dr. Dana Fort, DDS

Licensed Dentist, Former Practice Owner

Dana Fort practiced general dentistry as an owner while also starting and selling a business that sold products for babies. She has experience in both the selling and transitioning of dental practices as well as mergers and acquisitions.  Read more »