A Smooth Transition Starts Long Before You Sell** Selling a dental practice is one of the most significant financial events in a dentist’s career. Most owners know they need clean financials, strong patient flow, and updated equipment to attract qualified buyers. But one area determines both your sale price and how smoothly the transition goes after the […]
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PPO Performance: What Buyers Must Review Before Acquiring a Practice
Introduction: The Hidden Risks Buyers Inherit When Purchasing a Practice When buying a dental practice, most potential owners and investors focus on the big picture: production numbers, hygiene performance, number of active patients, and reputation. Those matter, of course. But there is one area of due diligence that quietly determines whether your acquisition will be […]
Read MoreSeller’s Guide: Increase Practice Value Through PPO Optimization
Introduction: The Deal-Boosting Strategy Most Sellers Overlook When owners prepare to sell their dental practice, the to-do list usually looks something like this: Refresh the paint Update the website Tighten staff systems Clean up the books Improve new-patient flow All valid steps. But there is one asset that influences valuation far more than décor, technology, […]
Read MoreHow PPO Contracts Influence Your Dental Practice’s Valuation
Introduction: The Hidden Factor Influencing Millions in Practice Value Most dental practice owners know the obvious drivers of valuation—production numbers, hygiene performance, new-patient flow, staff longevity, and location. But there’s a silent, often overlooked factor that can either elevate your practice’s sale price or quietly chip away at it for years: Your PPO contracts. If that sentence […]
Read More🦷 Tutorial: How to Read and Analyze a PPO Agreement (Without Losing Your Mind or Your Money)
Most dentists sign PPO agreements because they believe they have to. Maybe you’re just starting out and need to fill chairs fast.Maybe you’re acquiring a practice and inheriting existing contracts.Maybe you’ve been in-network for years and still don’t fully understand what you’ve agreed to. Here’s the truth: understanding PPO agreements is one of the most […]
Read MorePPO Contract Review 101: A Startup Owner’s Guide to Smarter Insurance Participation
Opening a dental practice is a high-stakes game filled with excitement, risk, and a lot of paperwork. Somewhere between ordering your handpieces and hiring your first assistant, you’re handed a stack of PPO contracts to sign. And in the hustle to get patients through the door, it’s tempting to just sign them all and move […]
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