Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA

Practice Sales
Valuation adjustments and the critical role of analysis in dental practice valuation
In court, personal and enterprise goodwill aren’t equal. The distinction can completely change a valuation outcome.
July 31, 2026
Legal Scale Documents Mind And I
Practice Sales
Discounting a practice's value for a minority interest sale or acquisition
A minority ownership stake in a practice comes with limitations and advantages. Here's what dentists must understand before signing.
July 17, 2026
Dollars Dental Tools Adragan
Practice Sales
A dentist’s divorce in a community property state
Dentists beware: Fair value versus fair market value could cost you hundreds of thousands in divorce settlements, cautions Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA.
June 12, 2026
Wedding Bands Gavel Siti
Practice Sales
Is the DSO gold rush over?
Rising rates are squeezing dental service organizations and reshaping dentists’ exit plans, says Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA.
May 28, 2026
Money Bills Sky Line
Practice Sales
Intrinsic value vs. fair market value: What dentists must know in divorce proceedings
When it comes to divorce and dental practice value, one choice could cost you everything financially, says Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA.
May 22, 2026
Wedding Bands Gavel Siti
Practice Sales
When 50-50 isn't equal: What dental practice partners must know about valuing ownership interests
Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA, explains why equal ownership percentages don't guarantee equal value in dental practices.
April 17, 2026
Dental Practice Sale Saleem
Practice Sales
How to choose a qualified dental practice valuator
Selecting the right dental practice valuator matters. Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA, reviews the essential qualifications for an analyst.
April 3, 2026
Justice Scales Courtroom
Practice Sales
The critical role of practice valuations in a dentist's life
Two business valuation experts reveal the mistake dentists make that costs them hundreds of thousands of dollars.
March 20, 2026
Adobe Stock/Saleem.
Office Management
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
Divorce Decree Zimmytws
Practice Sales
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
Bruce Bryen.
Page 1 of 5
Next Page
Top Stories
Water Glass Woman Farknot Architect
Fluoride
U.S. fluoride shortage disrupting public water systems
A critical shortage of fluoride is forcing some major U.S. cities to reduce tooth protection in the water supplies.
Sparkling Water Fruit Ekaterina Elagina
Nutrition
Unsweetened sparkling water a safer bet for teeth than soda
Dr. Brian Novy.
Smile Design
Dental Duets: The caries conversation dentistry isn't having, Part 2
Female University Student Laptop M Alfan Setyawan
Legal Issues
Professor allegedly had students write kid’s dental school paper
Free webinar for dental leaders
Sponsor Content
Free webinar for dental leaders
More in Home
U.S. fluoride shortage disrupting public water systems
By Melissa Busch
A critical shortage of fluoride is forcing some major U.S. cities to reduce tooth protection in the water supplies.
August 5, 2026
Water Glass Woman Farknot Architect
Unsweetened sparkling water a safer bet for teeth than soda
By Karie Neeley Anderson
New research suggests the beverage is less corrosive to teeth than soda, making it a moderate alternative drink option.
August 5, 2026
Sparkling Water Fruit Ekaterina Elagina
Dental Duets: The caries conversation dentistry isn't having, Part 2
By Michael Ventriello
Could caries become dentistry’s next systemic health indicator? Michael Ventriello and Dr. Brian Novy discuss.
August 5, 2026
Dr. Brian Novy.
Professor allegedly had students write kid’s dental school paper
By Melissa Busch
A professor allegedly forced students to write her daughter's dental school admission paper.
August 4, 2026
Female University Student Laptop M Alfan Setyawan
Dentistry’s new Wild West: Why managing people has become harder than ever
By Michelle Affanato
Practice owners across the U.S. are asking, "What happened to basic workplace professionalism?" A 30-year dental consultant answers.
August 4, 2026
Affanato Michelle 400
Dental lasers: A clinician Q&A on pain, anxiety, and the patient experience
By Kevin Henry
Most patients remember the rest of the day after a dental visit, not the procedure. One clinician is changing that with lasers.
August 4, 2026
Dr. Yooson Kim
AI and HIPAA in dentistry: What your team doesn't know can hurt you
By Kevin Henry
Your dental team may be using AI tools that haven't been approved, and that's a HIPAA problem. Olivia Wann explains what to do.
August 4, 2026
Dr Bicuspid Podcast 400
What you need to know about U.S. dental malpractice claims
By Melissa Busch
Diagnostic errors in dentistry appear to cost patients and practitioners far more than expected, according to a study.
August 4, 2026
Dental Malpractice Vitalii Vodolazskyi
ADSO sues the Colo. dental board
By Melissa Busch
A dental service organization (DSO) is taking a state dental board to court over claims it overstepped its authority.
August 4, 2026
Lawsuit Eccolo
2 dental practices sued for exploiting patients
By Melissa Busch
Two dental practices are facing a major lawsuit for allegedly systematically exploiting vulnerable patients.
August 3, 2026
Gavel Scale Justice Social
This may be why your patients' teeth are at risk
By Melissa Busch
Patients may unknowingly be putting their teeth at risk, according to a study.
August 3, 2026
Mouthguard
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
Brian Hanks 400
Page 1 of 277
Next Page