Dental Buyer Resources
From first-time buyers to seasoned pros, these trusted resources will help you find, analyze, and purchase the right dental practice with confidence. Need help sooner? We’re happy to chat!
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How to Buy a Dental Practice
How to Buy a Dental Practice is the go-to guide for dentists ready to become owners. This straightforward, step-by-step resource walks you through the entire buying process — from deciding if ownership is right for you to closing on the right practice for your goals. Written by expert buyer’s rep Brian Hanks, it’s packed with practical advice, real-world examples, and the tools you need to succeed.
Practice Purchased Podcast
The Practice Purchased Podcast is where real dentists get real advice on buying their first (or next) practice. Hosted by Dental Buyer Advocates founder Brian Hanks, each episode delivers actionable insights, expert interviews, and straight talk on the practice acquisition process. Whether you’re just starting your search or negotiating a deal, the podcast helps you avoid mistakes and make smart moves.
Practice Purchase Blueprint
The Practice Purchase Blueprint is the complete online course designed to take you from “I think I want to buy a practice” to “I just bought my dream practice.” Learn exactly how to find the right practice, negotiate the best terms, navigate financing, and make your ownership transition a success. All on your schedule, at your pace.
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Before You Buy
Explore articles to help you get ready for ownership. From deciding if buying is right for you to understanding timelines, costs, and the steps that come before the search begins.
Financing
Learn how to secure the best loan, compare lenders, and avoid costly financing mistakes. We break down banking terms and help you get loan-ready with confidence.
Due Diligence
Know exactly what you’re buying. These posts walk through financial reviews, chart audits, red flags, and everything to check before you sign.
Closing
You’re almost there — now what? This category covers what to expect in the final stretch, from legal documents and transition plans to staffing, scheduling, and post-close success.
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- 9 Steps to Buy a Practice Overview
- Guide to Finding a Good Practice for Sale – Details and instructions on all
- the ways we hear actually work to find a good practice for sale
- 20 Good Practices for Sale NOW – we do the hard work of finding good practices around the country & updating the list every 2 weeks
Mailers Examples - 77 Questions to Ask to Avoid Buying the Wrong Dental Practice
- 5 Books Every Dentist Needs to Read NOW
Get clear on what it takes to become an owner. These articles cover the early decisions — from figuring out if buying is the right move to understanding costs, timing, and what to do before your search starts.
Evaluating the Cost of Dental Supplies
Running a dental office ain’t cheap. And it might be tempting to focus solely on the biggest expense on your list, the staff. But having a good handle on all [...]
Evaluating Facility Costs
Q: How much should I be paying for facility costs? A: Facility costs should account for 5-10% of practice collections, whether you’re renting the facility or purchasing it. This expense [...]
Consider Accounts Payable when Valuing a Dental Practice
Dental practice valuation is a huge task. It’s easy to focus on the major factors such as overhead, profit margins, and staff costs. But don’t forget to include accounts payable [...]
Understand how dental practice loans work and what lenders are really looking for. These resources walk you through comparing offers, avoiding pitfalls, and getting approved with confidence.
The Right Banker is More Important than the Bank
Running a dental office ain’t cheap. And it might be tempting to focus solely on the biggest expense on your list, the staff. But having a good handle on all [...]
Talk to This Many Banks for Your Dental Practice Loan
Shopping more than two or three banks almost always leads to WORSE outcomes for the buyer. Higher rates. Higher fees. Worse terms.
How Bank Pre-Approvals Work When Buying a Dental Practice
You need to stand out. And one way to stand out is to look ready to buy now. Looking ready and looking prepared to the seller and/or broker is key. [...]
Make sure the practice is what it claims to be. These guides cover how to review finances, audit charts, spot warning signs, and verify everything before you commit.
The MOST Important Number for Dentists Buying a Practice
I’ve mentioned before that the profitability of a practice has many factors. I’ve told you that one factor, such as asking price, shouldn’t necessarily be a deal breaker. That being [...]
How Dentists Buy Money with Less Money
Account Receivable is the money owed to a practice by its patients, which the patients have not yet paid. Often, the A/R is available to purchase along with the practice [...]
3 Things to IGNORE in Dental Practice Loans
Several other factors listed in loan proposals give the impression they are a big deal and need to be compared to choose the best loan. I’ll mention three that are [...]
As the deal comes together, it’s time to get ready for ownership. This section covers the final details including contracts, transition planning, team logistics, and how to start strong on day one.
Pay Off Student Loans In Years, Not Decades
Student loans are a giant mountain to climb as you’re coming out of school, and looking at those payments, that summit can feel way out of reach. With an extra [...]
Shifting to the Ownership Mindset
Remember in dental school, all those classes you took on how to run the practice you’d one day own? No? Of course not. And that’s okay! Your dental school did [...]
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