Practice Transitions

Financing Your Second Location
Dr. Kevin Baharvand explains cash flow, DTI and lien hurdles and how to prep for lender approval.
by Dr. Kevin Baharvand
September 2025
Selling Smart: What Every Dentist Needs to Know
Selling a dental practice is one of the most significant financial decisions a dentist will make, and understanding the available options is crucial for a successful transition. In this exclusive...
Ryan Mingus, Managing Director & Partner, and Connor Jorgensen, Director at TUSK Practice Sales
CE Credits: 1.5
Purchasing or Selling a Dental Practice vs. Associate Buy-In
This CE course will help one develop an in-depth understanding of the business, legal and practical considerations necessary to execute the ideal practice transaction from both a buyer and seller’s...
William Barrett, Esq.
CE Credits: 2
The Magic and Mayhem of Mergers
Dr. Andrew Sarpotdar explores the rewards and pitfalls of orthodontic mergers and acquisitions, offering strategies for growth without financial or brand chaos.
by Dr. Andrew Sarpotdar
July/August 2025
Silent Partners Secretly Investing In Dental Practices of All Specialties
Learn More About: 1. Why now is the time to understand your practice value. 2. What buyers/partners want, what they don’t want and why. 3. Sell all, or sell part and stay to grow? 4. Who are the...
Chip Fichtner, Principal, Large Practice Sales
CE Credits: 1
Tips Before Starting Residency
A young Townie starts a valuable discussion on future planning and expectations
March 2024
Buying a Dental Practice: Buyins/Buyouts & Mergers.
This course dives into specific Red and Green Flags that a buyer needs to be aware of when going through this process. A must for all those with plans to undertake this big step now or in the future.
Mr. Tim Lott
CE Credits: 1.5
Heat Advisory
Dr. Christos Papadopoulos shares six tips that can help position a startup practice for success even before it opens.
by Dr. Christos Papadopoulos
June 2023
Buying a Dental Practice: There is More to it Than Price.
This presentation is designed to educate the prospective buyer on how to approach the financial due diligence aspect of buying a dental practice. You will learn what information you need to look at,...
Tim Lott
CE Credits: 2
Inherited Case
This Townie asks for some much-needed help on a case that has gone through at least two other orthodontists
March 2022
The Lease: The Dentist’s Forgotten Asset
This course is designed for any dentist looking to do a start up dental practice or a dentist that is planning on acquiring either an interest in a dental practice or becoming the sole owner of a...
Jason Wood, BA, JD
CE Credits: 1.5
The Rules of the Game
Independent practice owners usually fall into one of a few different categories, and how they define their role informs which steps they should be taking to help improve the success of their...
by Jay Geier
January/February 2022
Associates, Partnerships, Acquisitions, Oh My!
This course is for young dentists who are looking at entering into an associate agreement, purchasing an interest in a dental practice and forming a partnership, attempting to do a dental practice...
Jason Wood, Esq.
CE Credits: 1.5
What Game Are You Playing?
Independent practice owners usually fall into one of a few different categories, and how they define their role informs which steps they should be taking to help improve the success of their...
by Jay Geier
December 2021
The ‘Great 8’
Dr. Christos Papadopoulos accepted an associate position with an orthodontist who grew his practice into a DSO with more than 50 locations. Along the way, Papadopoulos learned a tremendous amount...
by Dr. Christos Papadopoulos
November 2021
Buyers Beware
Each time Dr. John H. Foley has purchased an orthodontic practice, he’s learned something new to put into practice the next time. This North Carolina Townie recaps the biggest lessons he’s learned...
by Dr. John H. Foley
March 2021
5 to Grow On
Orthodontists who are thinking about selling their practice need to be able to prove that it has significant value, and orthodontists who are planning to keep and grow their practice should still be...
by Jay Geier
December 2020
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