Purchasing a dental practice comes with unique challenges and variables at every stage of the process. Whether you’re doing your due diligence on a practice opportunity or finalizing your letter of intent, soliciting guidance from a professional can help bring confidence along every step of the way. Christy and NDP Head of Consulting Bridget Schwebke discuss the various options our buyer consulting service offers and how it’s designed to help you achieve a smooth transition to ownership.

While the financial pieces often dominate the conversation in a DSO sale, there are many more factors involved in the process other than EBITDA and multiples. Christy and Charles help practice owners take a step back and understand all the key considerations when partnering with DSOs. From how the practice value is truly calculated, your preferred workback timeframe and your life after the sale, understanding these components will help you set the right expectations.

Practice price is only one component to a sale, yet it’s typically the one that sellers think about most. If you’re selling or transitioning your practice, and the valuation or market price comes in lower than expected, it can not only cause confusion, but also change the trajectory of your transition plan. Is there anything you can do about the price once it’s out in the open? What if you only have a short amount of time to react? Christy and Charles help make sense of why the price may be lower than expected and how to navigate this unforeseen circumstance.

As a dental student or resident, you're likely juggling graduation requirements, career paths and personal relationships. And with student debt looming, it can all feel like a lot of weight on your shoulders. Noah Jones from the University of Kentucky joins Charles on this episode to share how he’s managing his priorities in preparation for the future. The way that Noah sees it: this stage is filled with open doors.

While traditional financing is most often used to fund private practice acquisitions, seller financing can also be a tool to help pay for the purchase. Seller financing may sound like an attractive option, as many believe it offers the potential for better rates or terms, but that’s not exactly the case. To help you understand the full picture and implications, this episode discusses common scenarios and reasons for using seller financing, how it can help (or hurt) your transition and how to know if it’s a viable option for you.

As you begin your career as an associate, practice ownership may seem more like a dream, rather than a milestone within reach. In reality, the preparation should start early. Practice owner Dr. Dan Butterman and his associate and son, Dr. Kevin Butterman, continue their story from episode 130 and talk about their future partnership. They discuss their initial ideas, transition timeframe and how they’re ensuring that Kevin is not only prepared for the clinical work, but also the administrative and leadership aspects of the business.

Stepping into associateship after dental school can feel like jumping off the deep end. This phase is about learning quickly and mastering not only the clinical skills, but also the people and administrative skills. To give perspectives from both sides, practice owner Dr. Dan Butterman and his associate and son, Dr. Kevin Butterman, discuss how they’re bridging the gap between dental school and real-world experience, while setting the foundation for their future.

As you explore a potential practice to buy, how can you confirm that the opportunity is not only profitable, but also aligns with your personal and professional goals? This is where the due diligence process comes in. Charles and NDP transition consultant August Sandy give a rundown on what the process entails and how it can help provide reassurance that you’re making the right choice in a practice.

When the focus is on important life and career decisions, the thought of securing life and disability insurance often takes a backseat. We get it. No one wants to think about the “what if,” and there may not be any immediate circumstances pushing you to consider it. CWA Risk Solutions’ Tara Cain brings her insurance expertise to the podcast and discusses who needs it, when to get coverage, the ins and outs of applying for coverage and resources to simplify the process.

Once you’ve decided you’re ready to buy or sell a practice or take on the next career milestone, knowing where to turn first should be your next step. NDP’s Brandy Pecora and Alivia Youree discuss common questions, concerns and misunderstandings in the early phases of the buying, selling and valuation processes. Together, they illustrate what happens when you get the ball rolling with a dental transition advisor.