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How Private Equity Actually Buys a Dental Practice, Step by Step

How Private Equity Actually Buys a Dental Practice, Step by Step

Friendly PCs, management fees, EBITDA multiples and the "second bite of the apple" The DSO roll-up in plain English.

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3 min read


The Hygienist Shortage Is Getting Worse and the Data Explains Why

The Hygienist Shortage Is Getting Worse and the Data Explains Why

Only 60% of dentists say they have enough hygienists. The ADA's economists say this isn't a blip, it's a math problem.

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2 min read

The Rise of Aspen Dental: How a Single Idea Grew Into a 1,000 Office Giant

The Rise of Aspen Dental: How a Single Idea Grew Into a 1,000 Office Giant

Build from scratch offices, wave after wave of private equity capital, and a value priced niche few others wanted

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3 min read

Credentialing 101: How Insurance Panels Work (and Why They Take Forever)

Credentialing 101: How Insurance Panels Work (and Why They Take Forever)

You may be ready to see patients. The insurers need 90 to 120 days to agree you exist.

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2 min read