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Personal vs. enterprise goodwill: Understanding the differences in divorce valuations
In equitable distribution states, misunderstanding personal vs. enterprise goodwill can cost dentists millions during divorce proceedings.
February 20, 2026
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DSO sales vs. traditional transitions: Understanding the real price
DSO sales promise higher returns, but incentive-based payouts create uncertainty. Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA, says real value requires accounting for these factors.
January 23, 2026
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How to save big when selling your dental practice
You can sell your dental practice via capital gains, but there are smarter planning strategies to save even more, writes Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA.
January 2, 2026
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Practice Sales
Choosing the right adviser for acquiring a dental practice
When buying a dental practice, choosing an adviser who doesn't truly understand the industry could cost you dearly, says Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA.
December 12, 2025
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Practice Sales
Evaluating dental practices during litigation: Beyond the sale
Dental partnership and employment disputes are costly and time-consuming. Written agreements are crucial for resolving these conflicts, writes Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA.
October 17, 2025
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Team Management
Retirement plan discrimination tests and postponing dental retirement
Dental practice owners can use retirement plans with legal job classification exclusions to cut employee costs and boost tax savings, writes Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA.
October 3, 2025
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Practice Sales
Distinguishing personal vs. enterprise goodwill in dental practice valuations
Dental practice valuations require an analysis of personal versus enterprise goodwill attributes, not just revenue or compensation shortcuts, writes Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA.
August 22, 2025
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Legal Issues
Lessons learned from a dentist who tried to hide his income
Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA, dives into a recent story featured on DrBicuspid.com and explains how a dentist could have avoided prison over money.
July 11, 2025
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Divorce and the dentist: Postponing the inevitable court date
Delays in divorce proceedings are all too common. With that in mind, Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA, has some advice to overcome such challenges and keep the process moving forward.
June 27, 2025
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Practice Sales
The art of buying a dental practice and staffing it correctly
How can you ensure the right employees are coming into your dental practice? Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA, offers some advice.
May 22, 2025
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