Practice Sales

Tighter financing, more DSO capital: What Tusk's Q4 report means for dental practice owners
By Ryan Mingus
DSOs are still expanding, but tighter financing and heavy student debt are narrowing the doctor-to-doctor exit for practice owners.
October 23, 2026
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Why more dentists are partnering with DSOs, and 2 mistakes to avoid
By Kevin Henry
Tusk's Connor Jorgensen explains why burned-out dentists are partnering with DSOs and why preparing years before a sale matters.
October 22, 2026
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Buyer beware: What ‘active patient count’ really means in a practice sale
By Marshall Strisik
It’s the most manipulated figure in practice sales. Whether you’re a buyer or seller, here’s how to protect yourself.
October 15, 2026
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Why the dental practice valuation is the most important document in a dentist's divorce
By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA
An independent dental practice valuation matters more than intimidation tactics or guesswork when a dentist's practice is at issue in a divorce.
September 18, 2026
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The dental practice passed the 'lemon test.' Now check these numbers.
By Brian Hanks, MBA, CFP
Brian Hanks breaks down the numbers every dental practice buyer should check before spending real money on due diligence.
September 15, 2026
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Tusk webinar: Sell, wait, or grow your practice?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Tusk's August 27 webinar will address key decisions facing private practice owners.
August 21, 2026
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3 contract clauses new graduates consistently miss before signing their 1st DSO offer
By Marshall Strisik
New dentists often feel pressure to sign DSO contracts fast. Three commonly overlooked clauses deserve a closer look.
August 21, 2026
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The surprise tax that catches dental practice buyers off guard, and what to do before it does
By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA
Most buyers focus on the purchase price and the loan. Few consider the tax that is due when amortization begins, writes Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA.
August 20, 2026
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The questions you should ask yourself 5 years before selling your practice
By Connor Jorgensen
If you're on a five-year exit timeline, chances are you've missed critical mileposts. Connor Jorgensen tells dentists what they need to be doing now.
August 19, 2026
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Cybersecurity and the hidden liability in dental practice sales, Part 1
By Tasha Dickinson
Buyers now conduct cybersecurity due diligence before closing, writes Tasha Dickinson, and many sellers remain exposed.
August 11, 2026
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The 10-minute 'lemon test' every dental buyer needs
By Brian Hanks, MBA, CFP
Most dentists overthink practice acquisitions. Brian Hanks says two questions will eliminate 80% of the listings before you spend $1.
August 3, 2026
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Valuation adjustments and the critical role of analysis in dental practice valuation
By Michael Lehner, CPA, ABV, Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA
In court, personal and enterprise goodwill aren’t equal. The distinction can completely change a valuation outcome.
July 31, 2026
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