The Dental Amigos Rob and Paul are back, welcoming licensed private investigator, forensic CPA, and certified fraud examiner David Harris for a conversation about protecting your practice from financial crime.

Returning guest David Harris is CEO of Prosperident, a firm dedicated to investigating financial crimes committed against dentists. Today, David walks the Amigos through the alarming danger financial criminals pose to practice owners, provides insight into the criminal’s thought process in planning and executing the crime, and offers his basic formula for proactively shielding your practice from embezzlement before it happens.

Listeners who want to reach David or employ his team’s services can fill out his inquiry form at www.prosperident.com/dental-nachos or call Prosperident’s toll-free phone number at 888-398-2327. You can also check out his definitive book on dental embezzlement, Healers Versus Stealers: How to Outsmart the Thief in Your Dental Practice. To hear more from David and the Amigos, listen to our first podcast with David by clicking here.

Listeners who want to reach out to Paul can do so at [email protected] and those who want to reach out to Rob can do so at [email protected].

n the fourth episode of The Dental Amigos’ fifth season, “Assembling a Group Practice,” Rob and Paul discuss key differences between growing a DSO “de novo” (as a start-up) and by acquiring existing practices. They dive into pros and cons of both strategies, such as how branding is often more consistent in a DSO that grows its practice “de novo” and how a DSO acquiring existing practices benefits from having an existing patient database. Then, the Amigos discuss external factors, like the economy and region, that may factor into a DSO’s decision as to whether to pursue a “de novo” or acquisition approach.

Listeners who want to reach Paul can do so at [email protected] and those who want to reach Rob can do so at [email protected].

In the third episode of The Dental Amigos’ fifth season, “Assembling a Group Practice," Rob and Paul discuss the logistics of offering an associate equity in a DSO. The Amigos begin by explaining the reasons why DSOs frequently offer associates equity, such as to increase associate retention and to garner associate loyalty. Then, they discuss considerations that associates should weigh prior to accepting an equity deal. Which type of equity is being offered? Is the compensation worth the restrictive covenant that accompanies it (which is likely more restrictive than the covenant in a non-equity deal)? In this episode, Rob and Paul offer important advice for practice owners to consider for their associate agreements and for associates to keep in mind prior to signing associate agreements.

Listeners who want to reach Paul can do so at [email protected] and those who want to reach Rob can do so at [email protected].

In the second episode of The Dental Amigos fifth season, Assembling a Group Practice, Rob and Paul discuss different strategies that DSOs employ to acquire financing for their group practice ventures. The Amigos identify different factors that lenders consider when reviewing loan requests such as liability, risk of default and success with prior dental practice acquisitions. Finally, they discuss unique challenges that DSOs may face when searching for financing.

Listeners who want to reach Paul can do so at [email protected] and those who want to reach Rob can do so at [email protected].

In the first episode of The Dental Amigos’ fifth season, Assembling a Group Practice, Rob and Paul explain the logistics of a dental support organization (“DSO”), and discuss the variety of ways that group practices are formed. Understanding that DSOs may seem complex and difficult to understand, the Amigos kick-off the season with a breakdown of what group practices are, which services they provide, and how to form them. Finally, Rob and Paul finish the episode with a discussion of the pros and cons of dentists working with DSOs and the role DSOs may play in the future of dentistry.

Listeners who want to reach Paul can do so at [email protected] and those who want to reach Rob can do so at [email protected].

In the final episode of The Dental Amigos’ fourth season on buying a dental practice, Rob and Paul discuss critical issues buyers should consider when buying a dental practice and planning for the transition of the practice following the purchase. First, the Amigos outline strategies to help new owners facilitate a smooth transition for the remaining staff. Then, Rob and Paul elaborate on the seller’s role post-closing and during this transition period. Finally, they caution listeners on common mistakes they see first-time and veteran buyers make when creating a game-plan for their practice transition.

Listeners who want to reach Paul can do so at [email protected] and those who want to reach Rob can do so at [email protected].

In this episode of The Dental Amigos’ fourth season on buying a dental practice, Rob and Paul discuss common mistakes that buyers make with practice acquisitions regarding purchasing the real estate. While buyers often view the option to purchase real estate as an opportunity, the Amigos caution that it could be a liability. Tune in and learn why Rob and Paul suggest that buyers think twice before purchasing real estate and what buyers can do instead.

Listeners who want to reach Paul can do so at [email protected] and those who want to reach Rob can do so at [email protected].

In this episode of The Dental Amigos' fourth season on buying a dental practice, Rob and Paul discuss how a buyer can create a healthy working relationship with a practice seller, the importance of establishing the seller’s role after closing, and the implications of certain terms that the seller may request or demand in a purchase agreement . How long should a seller stay on after the practice is sold? Will the seller come back after the sale of a practice to finish work that the seller has already started? How much of the purchase price should be allocated to goodwill? The Amigos will discuss these issues and more in this episode of The Dental Amigos.

Listeners who want to reach Paul can do so at [email protected] and those who want to reach Rob can do so at [email protected].

In this episode of The Dental Amigos, Rob and Paul help listeners understand how to conduct due diligence when buying a dental practice. The Amigos know that due diligence can seem daunting to buyers and that it may be difficult for buyers to know where to start. With this in mind, Rob and Paul break due diligence down into three main categories: financial, operational, and legal. Using these three categories, The Amigos explain what to look out for during each stage of due diligence, identify who buyers need on their team and discuss when buyers should on-board these key players.

Listeners who want to reach Paul can do so at [email protected] and those who want to reach Rob can do so at [email protected].

Rob and Josh Salzer FTC Restrictive Covenants Webinar by The Dental Amigos