Articles by Pete Newcomb
How will rising interest rates impact the value of dental practices?
When interest rates rise, money gets more expensive and the value of assets decline. Take as an example the real estate market: as interest rates increase, home values typically decrease. There is, however, some good news for dental practice owners. …
READ MOREGuide to Dental Mergers & Acquisitions
Intro to Dental Practice Mergers and Acquisitions “Mergers and acquisitions” (often abbreviated M&A) is a hot buzz-term in the dental industry. This is because running a dental practice has never before been as hard as it is today. Many dentists…
READ MOREHow to Sell a Dental Practice
How to Sell a Dental Practice: Top Questions Sellers Ask Figuring out how to sell your dental practice is a process filled with important decisions and questions to be answered. Just as you implemented a strategy to build your dentistry…
READ MOREHow to Manage Staff Expectations When Transitioning a Dental Office
Buying a dental practice is often one of the most exciting and rewarding endeavors you will experience as an entrepreneurial dentist. It’s also a transition that comes with a fair share of challenges, and managing the staff is near the…
READ MOREInterested in Buying a Dental Practice? 5 Considerations to Keep in Mind
Buying a dental practice is often the most profound career milestone a dentist achieves. However, this feat also comes with its fair share of challenges and considerations — whether selling through mergers & acquisitions or otherwise. Failure to proceed with…
READ MOREDentistry and COVID-19: Economic Impact on Dental Practices
At US Dental Transitions, we’re no stranger to the conflicting perspective dentists often have about operating their practice. We commonly hear: “I love being a dentist. I’m just tired of managing the practice.” Being a Dentist is One Thing. Managing…
READ MOREHow to Value a Dental Practice: Key Appraisal & Valuation Methods
When buying or selling a dental practice, one of the most fundamental processes of the deal is how to value it. The fact of the matter is, most dentists don’t know the current value of their practice. And when it…
READ MOREHow to Make Your Dental Practice More Profitable
If you’re looking for ideas on how to make your dental practice more profitable, it’s important to take a step back and look at your entire practice from a 10,000-foot view. It’s relatively easy to get very granular and evaluate…
READ MORE3 Ways to Spot A Failing DSO
Dental service organizations (DSOs) work with practices to support dentists in management and non-medical operations. If you’re looking to sell your dentist office as part of a DSO, you should know that these organizations maximize your practice’s efficiency and profitability….
READ MORETax Consequences of Selling or Buying a Dental Practice
When considering the sale of your dental practice, it’s important to consider the tax consequences. Specifically, you’ll want to investigate how much of the final sale price is allocated towards your practice’s assets. This includes items like furniture, fixtures, equipment,…
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