Dr. Jesse Ritter shares his real-world journey of purchasing a dental practice in Towson, Maryland—including why he chose acquisition over a startup, how he evaluated opportunities, and what risk factors mattered most as a young dentist with student loans. He explains the importance of autonomy, owning your clinical decisions, and assessing the true stability of a seller’s patient base. Dr. Ritter also details how he negotiated purchasing the building, transitioned patients, and expanded his operatories over time.

New dentists considering ownership will find valuable insights into balancing risk tolerance, cash flow needs, real estate strategy, and patient retention during a practice transition.

Topics include:

●       Why acquisition felt less risky than a startup early in his career

●       How to evaluate a practice opportunity for cash flow and growth

●       Buying the real estate: when it makes sense and why it matters

●       Structuring seller transitions—and why continuity builds patient trust

●       Expanding operatories and modernizing a legacy practice

●       How associate experience shaped his decision to own

●       Key considerations for dentists relocating to a new market