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Dental Practice Due Diligence Checklist: What to Review Before Buying a Practice
Posted by CFO of Smiles® on Fri, 18 Sep 2026Dental Practice Due Diligence Checklist: What to Review Before Buying a Practice Buying a dental practice is exciting — but it can also be overwhelming. By the time a buyer reaches due diligence...
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What Buyers Miss During Dental Practice Due Diligence
Posted by CFO of Smiles® on Fri, 28 Aug 2026The most expensive mistakes in a dental practice purchase are not always hidden in the financial statements. Sometimes, they are hidden in the questions that never get asked. Purchasing a dental...
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What Kind of CPA Do You Need When Buying a Dental Practice?
Posted by CFO of Smiles® on Wed, 5 Aug 2026Buying a dental practice is one of the largest financial decisions most dentists will make. For many buyers, one of the first questions that comes up is: “Which CPA firm should I hire?” That is a...
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Why Most Dental KPIs Don’t Drive Better Decisions — and What Actually Does
Posted by CFO of Smiles® on Mon, 25 May 2026Most dental practices track KPIs. And most of those KPIs change absolutely nothing. Owners review production, payroll, collections, overhead. The numbers are there. The reports are printed. But if...
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Profitability Isn’t a Production Problem - It’s a Visibility Problem
Posted by CFO of Smiles® on Mon, 25 May 2026Most dental practices are busy. Many are producing well. And still, profitability feels tighter than it should. That disconnect is rarely about effort. It comes down to visibility. In dentistry, it...
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Dos and Don'ts of Purchasing a Dental Practice
Posted by CFO of Smiles® on Wed, 13 Aug 2025Purchasing a dental practice is a significant milestone in any dentist's career. However, this process can be complex and fraught with potential pitfalls if not approached with careful planning and...
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