Professional Transition Strategies
Professional Transition Strategies
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Professional Transition Strategies

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Tax season is upon us, and the American Dental Association has . Here are some considerations you can make now and in the future. (And remember there’s no shame in filing for an extension to make sure all your bases are covered at this point.) Gathering information This includes W-2s, IRS Form...  Read More
It’s the age-old question: Should you hold, sell or find a partner for your dental practice? Professional Transition Strategies Founder and President Kyle Francis recently sat down with Senior Advisor and Cofounder Ryan Isaac for his podcast . Here’s a breakdown of all the possibilities when it...  Read More
“When a DSO approaches you with a deal, do your homework before taking their offer. They may not always have your best interests in mind,” Professional Transition Strategies Chief Operating Officer Rebecca Kilibarda wrote in a recent article for  (DSO), you must first think like one. Here are some...  Read More
“There are good dentists, and there are bad dentists,” Professional Transition Strategies Founder and President Kyle Francis said during a recent  (DSOs) played along the way. Here are the key takeaways from their conversation. A look back “If you look at the deals being done pre-2008, they were...  Read More
There are countless reasons why you should work with a dental practice broker when transitioning ownership of your business, but what steps go into working with a dental practice broker once you’ve decided with whom you trust your life’s work? Professional Transition Strategies Founder and...  Read More
 yet.  Doctor-led DSOs One concern with selling your dental practice to a DSO is the release of all the .  Specialty DSOs Gone are the days of DSOs only catering to general practitioners. These days, DSOs are maximizing doctor collaboration by partnering with one or more related  your dental...  Read More
It’s no secret the connection between oral health and overall health has become stronger over recent years. But the relationship between  might be the right move for your dental practice.   Focused attention DSOs are better  that come along with owning a business and focus on the clinical...  Read More
Last year, inflation in the United States rose to its highest level in 40 years. “It appears to be stabilizing, but many economists believe inflation and other economic pressures will trigger a recession,” Professional Transition Strategies Founder and President Kyle Francis recently wrote in an...  Read More
With consolidation in the dental industry expected to jump from 25%–30% to 60%–70% in the next 10 years, it’s important to leverage the equity in your businesses correctly during this all-important arbitrage event. Professional Transition Strategies (PTS) Founder and President Kyle Francis...  Read More
There are many well-known pros and cons when it comes to joining a  (DSO). One significant advantage of affiliating with a DSO is releasing the managerial responsibilities that tend to take a backseat to the clinical reasons you got into dentistry in the first place. Here’s a list of some tasks...  Read More
You’ve been bitten by the entrepreneurship bug and have wondered if purchasing additional dental practices is your next move. But first, you’ll need to understand what’s involved in owning , for better or worse.  Crunching the numbers Simply put, more locations equal more fixed costs. This can...  Read More
 by your side throughout the process. Here’s how dental practice brokers can show you that not all DSOs are created equal. Explore options As with any  and competition-based models. An experienced dental practice broker will help you see there will always be buyers for viable, profitable...  Read More
If you are busy juggling clinical work alongside the managerial responsibilities of owning a dental practice, you are familiar with wearing many hats in your day-to-day work. The same can be said for your staff. Given the option, a hygienist will likely jump at the chance to have help with...  Read More
Even the most successful dentists need to rediscover their passion for their life’s work. A paradox exists between being . When owning your own practice, it can be easy to get lost in the managerial aspects and forget the clinical reasons you got into dentistry in the first place. Here’s how to...  Read More
Whether you’re looking to  a dental practice, chances are, you’ve turned to your search engine to figure out where to start. Well, we’ve done the research for you to help point you in the right direction. Read on for the top search results for dental practice transitions, then where to go from...  Read More
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
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