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  • Category: Buying a Practice

    • A clean, modern dental office with a blue dental chair, overhead light, and various dental instruments. White cabinets and a computer are visible in the background on wood-patterned flooring. Sunlight streams through a window.

      Dental Practice Purchases: A Checklist for First-Time Buyers

      Buying a dental practice typically follows a sequence of legal, financial, and operational steps. While every transaction has unique details,…

      March 13, 2026
      Levi Barlavi

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      Financing a Dental Practice Purchase: What Your Lawyer Wants You to Know

      Many dental practice purchases occur through financing, whether from a traditional financial institution, the SBA, a state business agency, or…

      March 13, 2026
      Levi Barlavi

    • A modern dental clinic with an orange dental chair, dental equipment, cabinets, and a clock on the wall. Sunlight streams in through a window, brightening the clean, organized room.

      How Much Does Buying a Dental Practice Cost?

      When you decide to acquire an existing dental practice or learn that a dentist has decided to put their practice…

      March 10, 2026
      Levi Barlavi

    • A dental mirror, explorer, scaler, and a row of artificial teeth are arranged on a blue disposable dental bib.

      Turnkey vs. Growth Opportunity: Which Type of Dental Practice Should You Buy?

      Dental practices that come up for sale present various business opportunities for buyers. Some practices have stable finances and operations,…

      March 5, 2026
      Levi Barlavi

    • A clean, modern dental office with a blue dental chair, overhead light, and various dental instruments. White cabinets and a computer are visible in the background on wood-patterned flooring. Sunlight streams through a window.

      How to Analyze a Dental Practice’s Financials Before Buying

      Before you buy a dental practice, you should carefully review the business’s financial records to assess its current financial health,…

      March 2, 2026
      Levi Barlavi

    • Buying a Dental Practice: Things to Consider and Mistakes to Avoid

      Buying a dental practice can be a smart path to ownership, but it also carries legal, financial, and operational risks…

      February 13, 2026
      Levi Barlavi

    • Modern office building entrance with revolving doors, wall-mounted directory, mailboxes, and sunlight streaming through large windows onto a tiled floor with dark floor mats.

      Should I Buy an Existing Dental Practice or Start My Own?

      There is no one-size-fits-all answer. Buying an existing dental practice often provides immediate cash flow and an established patient base,…

      February 2, 2026
      Levi Barlavi

    • A clear glass hourglass filled with white sand sits on a light wooden surface, with some sand collected at the bottom and some in the top chamber. A blurred object is visible in the background.

      How Long Does It Take to Purchase a Dental Practice?

      Purchasing a dental practice is not a single transaction but a process with several moving parts. While timelines vary, most…

      January 8, 2026
      Levi Barlavi

    • What to Ask When Buying a Dental Practice

      Buying a dental practice is a major professional and financial decision. The questions you ask before signing a purchase agreement…

      January 5, 2026
      Levi Barlavi

    • A modern dental office with turquoise chairs, dental equipment, a computer screen, cabinets, wall art, and large windows with blinds letting in natural light. The space is clean, bright, and organized.

      Due Diligence Checklist for Buying a Dental Practice

      Buying a dental practice is a significant investment—one that blends business acquisition strategy with complex legal and financial considerations. Whether…

      November 12, 2025
      Levi Barlavi