Professional Transition Strategies
Professional Transition Strategies
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Professional Transition Strategies

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We all know the key to running a successful dental practice is . But with most life-improving techniques, this can sometimes be easier said than done. That’s why we’ve rounded up some of the best tools for running your dental practice to get the most out of your business experience and improve...  Read More
It’s no secret hiring and retaining quality hygienists during a staffing shortage is top of mind these days. But how does that affect your dental practice’s bottom line and, ultimately, a valuation of your business leading up to an eventual transition? Here’s how to optimize your hygienists’...  Read More
As if finding and retaining quality  isn’t hard enough, now dentists are facing the ever-growing issue of higher costs associated with staffing expenses. But how do you continue to increase practice production while paying staff more due to this structural shift? With the help of Professional...  Read More
As if  comes in. Here’s how a dental practice broker can hold your hand throughout the pre-qualification process.  Begin the process The harsh reality is that the average dental student will graduate with $570K in debt. Rather than starting as an  will help ensure your investment is typically...  Read More
Starting a .  Stay in communication One of the top qualities patients admire in a dentist is honesty. This is especially true when it comes to being well-informed about procedures that need to be done. If a patient doesn’t feel comfortable about a decision that needs to be made, they may...  Read More
It’s no secret that dentistry is the number one job in America for debt. This puts even more pressure on  and explain why taking on dental school debt pays off in the long run.  The average debt for a dental student was $292,169 in 2019 while medical students owed about $215,900 in 2018, the...  Read More
Equity Arbitrage Even if you’ve heard the term before, you may not know that equity arbitrage is a financial concept that was rarely utilized by dentists before private equity started investing in the space. In short, it all has to do with how valuable the equity is in your practice currently...  Read More
There’s no crystal ball to tell you when is the right time to make any major changes to your dental practice, but there are some time-tested methods that can help point you in the right direction. “Your current actions will affect your future practice value,” Professional Transition Strategies...  Read More
The old adage “money doesn’t buy happiness” mostly holds true when talking about employees at your dental practice. Sure, there’s something to be said for paying your staff a decent wage that stands up to your , but a fair salary isn’t the only factor to motivate your team. Here are our best tips...  Read More
Whether you’ve  your portfolio, the process of buying a dental practice is a labor of love. Like the purchase of a home, you’ll want to make sure it’s a good fit for all the right reasons. Here, we help you get a leg ahead when it comes to buying the perfect dental practice for you.  Analyze the...  Read More
There’s more to selling your dental practice than working with a . Here are our top tips for preparing your dental practice for showings. Arrange your schedule To ensure confidentiality, it is standard for a selling practice to only offer showings before or after business hours. Seeing a dental...  Read More
You’ve decided to purchase a dental practice. Your adrenaline kicks in as you embark on one of the greatest financial journeys of your life. It can be easy to want to jump right in and get things started. But that’s no way to set yourself up for success. To get the most out of your future dental...  Read More
You’ve worked hard to get your dental practice off the ground. You’ve seen production ramp up but your quality of life may have decreased. Professional Transition Strategies Founder and President Kyle Francis recently  with “Dental Momentum” podcast host Jared Duckett to talk about how selling...  Read More
Owning a dental practice – especially when starting one  of how, when and where to let go so you can move your business forward.  Step back It can be easy to get wrapped up in the day-to-day motions of running a business and think that no one can do all the day-to-day tasks as well as you. But...  Read More
You survived dental school, opened the practice of your dreams, but now are ready to start the transition process. You’ve worked so hard for so many years that it may only seem natural to want to take the sale of your business into your own hands. Whether you’re gearing up for retirement or just...  Read More
Your return on your dental school investment has already paid off, but unless you’re brushing up on your skills or learning new ones, you’re missing an opportunity to better your dental practice. But furthering your skills isn’t limited to dental classes. Here are other ways to approach your...  Read More
Recently, Professional Transition Strategies Founder and President Kyle Francis sat down with Dr. Victoria Peterson for her “Investment Grade Practices”  to talk shop. Together, they outlined reasons for understanding your options when it comes to getting the most out of your dental practice...  Read More
Focusing on a business model you established for your dental practice 20 years ago is not a plan for profitable success. General inflation, your current patient base, and your competition are just a few reasons why it’s essential to focus on the “now” of your dental practice. Here’s how to keep...  Read More
The old saying “breaking up is hard to do” can most certainly apply to dental practices, too. When co-owners of a practice decide to go their separate ways, lots can be done ahead of time to make the transition easier for all those involved. We break down how to prepare for the breakup of a dental...  Read More
When beginning the process of selling your dental practice, it would be seemingly impossible not to consider . Here are the top three. DSO conundrum  DSOs have earned a bad  for your dental practice than individual buyers. DSO structure A  for that. Transaction flexibility Do you want to...  Read More
Selling your dental practice to a dental service organization (DSO) can bring to light a . Here are the top reasons to sell your dental practice to a DSO. Not ready for retirement Some dentists love practicing and aren’t  but are prepared to release the managerial aspect of owning a business....  Read More
It’s true: Dental service organizations (DSOs) are here to stay and growing fast. Consolidation in the dental industry is expected to jump from 25%–30% to 60%–70% in the next 10 years so it’s important to leverage the equity in your businesses correctly during this all-important arbitrage event....  Read More
You want to sell your dental practice but are . With the right tools in place, you can sell to a DSO and still practice at your original location. Here’s how to get in on the consolidation wave.  When to sell Whether retiring or just looking to consolidate, the best time to sell any dental...  Read More
If you want to focus on taking care of your patients, you’ll need to track key performance indicators (KPIs) to keep your dental practice headed in the right direction. While there are many ways to measure the success of your dental practice so you can  and diversify, these quantitative results...  Read More
The American Dental Association recently shared data with the Kaiser Family Foundation that broke down . Of its findings:          California has the most endodontists of any U.S. state, while Wyoming has the fewest.               Similarly, California has more than 1,000 orthodontists, the...  Read More
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