Expert Insights

What Should a Dental Practice NDA Include Before You Share Financials?

Learn what a dental practice NDA should cover before financials, staff details, and operational information are shared with a buyer, and why confidentiality discipline protects deal value.

Apr 6, 2026

What Should a Dental Partnership Agreement Include?

Learn the key terms every dental partnership agreement should cover, from ownership and compensation to exits and deadlock planning, before conflicts get expensive.

Apr 5, 2026

How Should You Tell Patients You Are Selling Your Dental Practice?

Learn when and how to announce a dental practice sale to patients, what to say in the letter, and how to protect trust, retention, and practice value.

Apr 4, 2026

How Long Should a Seller Stay After Closing a Dental Practice Sale?

Learn when a seller should stay after closing, when a short transition is enough, and how buyers and sellers can structure a smoother dental practice handoff.

Apr 3, 2026

Asset Sale vs Stock Sale in a Dental Practice Transition: What Buyers and Sellers Should Know

Learn the practical differences between an asset sale and a stock sale in a dental practice transition, including risk, tax, contracts, and why deal structure matters.

Apr 2, 2026

SBA vs Conventional Loan for Buying a Dental Practice in 2026: Which Fits Your Timeline?

Comparing SBA and conventional financing for a dental practice purchase in 2026? Learn how down payment, approval speed, flexibility, and risk can shape the right loan choice.

Apr 1, 2026

Dental Practice Due Diligence Checklist: What Buyers Should Review Before Signing

Buying a dental practice? Use this practical due diligence checklist to review finances, staff, systems, leases, and risk areas before you sign.

Mar 31, 2026

Can a Lease Problem Kill a Dental Practice Sale? A Practical Checklist for Sellers and Buyers

Learn how lease term, assignment language, landlord consent, and personal guarantees can affect a dental practice sale and what to review before going to market.

Mar 30, 2026

Should You Offer Seller Financing When Selling a Dental Practice?

Seller financing can help close a dental practice sale, but it is not right for every transition. Learn when it makes sense, where it goes wrong, and how sellers should evaluate the tradeoffs.

Mar 29, 2026

How Do You Value a Dental Practice for an Associate Buy In? A Practical 2026 Guide

Planning an associate buy in? Learn how dental practice valuation works for partial ownership, what changes the price over time, and where dentists make costly mistakes.

Mar 27, 2026

Should You Sell Your Dental Practice to a DSO or a Private Buyer? A Practical 2026 Decision Guide

Comparing a DSO sale with a private buyer sale? Learn how deal structure, timeline, legacy, work-back expectations, and valuation differ for dental practice owners in 2026.

Mar 26, 2026

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7 Practical Ways Dentists Can Improve Practice Value Before a Sale

Simple, high impact steps dentists can take in the 12 to 24 months before selling to improve practice value, profitability, and buyer interest.

Mar 24, 2026

What Happens to Accounts Receivable When You Sell a Dental Practice?

Selling your dental practice and unsure what happens to accounts receivable? Learn the common options, tradeoffs, and planning questions that affect closing and post-sale collections.

Mar 22, 2026

What Makes a Buyer Qualified for Your Dental Practice? 7 Things Sellers Should Look For

Learn how to evaluate whether a buyer is truly qualified for your dental practice, from financing and experience to cultural fit, confidentiality, and long term transition success.

Mar 21, 2026

Should You Get Pre Approved Before Shopping for a Dental Practice? Yes, and Here Is Why

Thinking about buying a dental practice? Learn why financing pre approval should happen before your search, what lenders look for, and how prepared buyers move faster.

Mar 20, 2026

How Long Does It Take to Sell a Dental Practice? A Realistic Timeline From Planning to Closing

Selling a dental practice usually takes longer than most owners expect. Learn the typical timeline, what slows deals down, and how to prepare for a smoother transition.

Mar 19, 2026

What Documents Should You Gather Before Selling Your Dental Practice?

Preparing to sell your dental practice? Learn which financial, legal, operational, and transition documents to gather early so your sale moves faster and with less stress.

Mar 19, 2026

What Should a Dental Practice Letter of Intent Actually Include?

Learn what a dental practice letter of intent should cover, which terms deserve careful review, and how a clear LOI can prevent expensive transition mistakes.

Mar 17, 2026

When Should You Tell Staff You Are Selling Your Dental Practice?

Learn the right time to tell staff about a dental practice sale, how to balance confidentiality with trust, and how smoother communication supports a successful transition.

Mar 15, 2026

When Should You Get a Dental Practice Valuation? 5 Moments Dentists Should Not Wait

Not sure when to value your dental practice? Learn the key moments to get a professional valuation before a sale, partnership, associate buy-in, or long-term transition plan.

Mar 14, 2026

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Practice Management

Attitude: The Hidden Key to Shaping Dentistry's Future

A resilient mindset helps dentists rewrite the insurance narrative, educate patients, and reclaim advocacy for oral health.

Empowering the Next Generation: Dr. Michael Njo Speaks at Dugoni School's "Lunch & Learn"

Dr. Michael Njo returned to the Dugoni School of Dentistry to guide students through the business of dentistry—from contracts and career paths to confident practice ownership.

Oct 17, 2025