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The role of a financial expert in divorce for dental practice owners: Navigating goodwill valuation
For dental practice owners going through a divorce, the valuation of the practice -- especially the division between personal and enterprise goodwill -- can substantially impact the financial settlement.
October 25, 2024
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Practice Sales
Acquiring a dental practice and some of the pitfalls regarding taxes
Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA, believes there should not be any surprises in the acquisition and how the final accounting appears when the new owner's taxes come due. Here's what you need to know.
September 17, 2024
Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA.
Practice Sales
6 ways to add value before selling your dental practice
Looking to sell your dental practice in the near future? Here are some strategies to make your business even more attractive to potential buyers.
August 9, 2024
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After buying a dental practice, here's how you navigate taxes
Does the associate dentist understand that when he or she buys a dental practice, there is a large tax to pay as the loan for the acquisition is being amortized? Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA, dives into the question.
July 26, 2024
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Practice Sales
Beware the hidden costs of acquiring a dental practice
When it's time for the dental school graduate to go out on his or her own and acquire a dental practice, Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA, offers some advice on the steps toward success.
June 22, 2024
Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA.
Practice Sales
When is the time to transition your dental practice and to whom?
For dentists who are desiring to expand or continue growing, the smartest, easiest strategy may be acquiring a fully operational, profitable practice, writes Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA.
June 7, 2024
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Office Management
Enhancing collaboration and efficiency: Utilizing joint business valuation expertise in dental practices
As dental practitioners navigate the evolving landscape of practice management, the strategic use of joint valuation expertise emerges as a cornerstone for achieving optimal outcomes and sustaining practice growth and prosperity.
May 24, 2024
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The DSO and its appeal for the dental profession
How have DSOs continued to grow? What is their appeal to today's dentist? Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA, gives you his views on this growing segment of the dental industry.
April 3, 2024
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Dental Business
Maximizing business valuation in litigation: The power of early engagement
In the realm of litigation, particularly in cases involving business valuation, timing is everything. This is especially true for dental practices facing legal challenges, writes Michael Lehner.
March 28, 2024
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Legal Issues
What dentists going through a divorce should know
A goodwill analysis (personal versus enterprise) is used in many legal cases, such as divorce court, tax court, and other instances, where a separation of the attributes of each is needed. Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA, explains this valuation.
March 9, 2024
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Dental manager gets hefty prison term for $6M scam
A dental clinic manager was sentenced for his role in a $6 million bribery scheme in which bribes were paid to refer Medicaid-insured children to the Texas dental practice where he was employed.
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Dental manager gets hefty prison term for $6M scam
By Melissa Busch
A dental clinic manager was sentenced for his role in a $6 million bribery scheme in which bribes were paid to refer Medicaid-insured children to the Texas dental practice where he was employed.
November 14, 2024
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NIDCR director on leave due to probe into her alleged behavior
By Melissa Busch
The director of the U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has been on paid administrative leave for eight months while her alleged behavior is being investigated.
November 14, 2024
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Things that affect patients' access to dental care
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new report highlights that improving oral health requires understanding the specific needs and barriers faced by underserved populations.
November 14, 2024
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Addressing bullying in your dental practice
By Lisa Lash
Employees who refuse to change their behavior or comply with standards have no place in your dental practice, Lisa Lash writes. Here's how to address bullying behavior in your workplace.
November 14, 2024
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'OK, Google,' when is a retainer also a smart device?
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Researchers have unveiled a smart wearable dental brace that captures never-before-seen in-mouth data that may lead to breakthrough treatments for conditions like bruxism and motor impairments.
November 14, 2024
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Here's what landed one dental practice in hot water with OSHA
By Kevin Henry
In the hopes of raising awareness for other dental practices, compliance expert Linda Harvey shares what caused a New England practice to recently be handed a stiff U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fine.
November 14, 2024
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VOC exposure linked to periodontitis
By Ava Barros
Exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) may be positively linked to periodontitis, highlighting the need for policies to address their impact, according to a study published in BMC Oral Health.
November 13, 2024
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5 reasons why now is the time for annual planning in your dental practice
By Kevin Henry
As we near the end of 2024, annual planning is a crucial practice for dental offices aiming to thrive in a competitive, ever-evolving landscape. Here's why and how to make it happen in your practice.
November 13, 2024
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Case report: Class II pulp cap restoration using an advanced composite resin
By Dr. Jorge F. Zapata
In this case study, Dr. Jorge F. Zapata explains how he used immediate dentin sealing and a resin coating technique to achieve a functional and aesthetic restoration.
November 13, 2024
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Dental prostheses may be linked to liver function changes
By Melissa Busch
Higher numbers of fixed dental prostheses, which contain metal components, may be correlated with blood lead levels and changes in liver function.
November 13, 2024
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A smart hack for an implant-supported denture
By Ava Barros
A technique published in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry entails a magnetic system using reference points for enhanced stability and safety.
November 13, 2024
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Dentist arrested for inappropriate contact with patients
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused of engaging in inappropriate conduct with patients has been arrested, according to police.
November 12, 2024
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