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Is it time to sell your practice?

Not sure whether you should sell your practice now or later? Kevin Cumbus of Tusk Partners reviews the four elements that can help cement your decision.

June 22, 2024

The lesser-known deal terms make all the difference

A deal often changes dramatically from the letter of intent to the final documentation. Kevin Cumbus of Tusk Partners highlights the areas to pay attention to during the sales process.

April 25, 2024

The next new darling of DSOs: Implant dentistry

Investors are snapping up practices focused on implant dentistry, writes Kevin Cumbus of M&A advisory firm Tusk Partners. If you have a modest revenue stream from dental implants, learn whether now is an opportune time to sell.

March 16, 2024

What to know if you plan to sell in 2024

You only get one chance to sell your practice, and it’s critical to make a well-informed decision, writes Kevin Cumbus of Tusk Partners. If you’re considering selling in 2024, several near-term events can change what your practice is worth.

February 16, 2024

Can I buy your business?

Hesitant to sell your practice because of to-dos you want to accomplish? Kevin Cumbus may put your mind at ease.

August 16, 2023

Evaluating risk when selling your practice

When it comes to selling a practice, there is a vast chasm between expectations and reality. Learn the three factors that are driving valuations of today’s dental practices.

July 12, 2023

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2023 market update: Selling your dental practice

The mergers and acquisitions market for dental practices continues to be strong as demand outpaces supply, but how long will it last?

June 20, 2023

From hunted to hunter: How to negotiate the best deal for your practice

Kevin Cumbus of Tusk Partners shares how you can get the most money from a practice sale and not have any regrets.

May 25, 2023

Dental M&A outlook for 2023: Sales will surge, then cool 2nd half of year

What is the outlook for dental practice sales in late 2023? Kevin Cumbus of M&A advisory firm Tusk Partners shares his insights.

May 16, 2023

Price isn’t everything when selling your dental practice

When selling a dental practice, price is one element, but it isn’t the most important one. Kevin Cumbus explains why dentists shouldn’t overlook the structure of the deal.

April 12, 2023

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3D-printed dental splints may benefit kids

A removable splint created using a 3D-printed dental model may provide similar treatment results as a traditional wire-composite splint in children, according to a study published in the Journal of Dentistry.

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Facebow records may be better with a smartphone scanner

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A better way to detect periapical lesions on CBCT?

Agreement Legal Settlement

Dentist accused of prescribing pills to herself gives up license

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3D-printed dental splints may benefit kids

A removable splint created using a 3D-printed dental model may provide similar treatment results as a traditional wire-composite splint in children, according to a study published in the Journal of Dentistry.

December 18, 2024

Facebow records may be better with a smartphone scanner

Virtual facebow records created with a smartphone 3D scanner may serve as a reliable alternative to conventional facebows, according to a clinical study published in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.

December 18, 2024

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A better way to detect periapical lesions on CBCT?

A new artificial intelligence model may provide support for detecting periapical lesions on cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), according to a study published in the Journal of Dentistry.

December 18, 2024

Dentist accused of prescribing pills to herself gives up license

By Melissa Busch

A dentist accused of using an alias to illegally prescribe thousands of pain pills to herself and family members has permanently surrendered her dental license.

December 17, 2024

Agreement Legal Settlement

Light therapy may reduce 3rd-molar surgery adverse events

Infrared laser photobiomodulation therapy may aid in recovery following lower third-molar extraction, according to a study published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice.

December 17, 2024

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AAO to keep eye on microplastics in clear aligners

By Melissa Busch

The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) will monitor research about microplastics possibly being released from clear aligners.

December 17, 2024

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Shoring up dental organizations' security vulnerabilities

The harsh reality is that it is only a matter of time before a practice or dental service organization is hit by a cyber breach of some kind, writes Erik Eisen. Here are key areas of your business you can self-audit.

December 17, 2024

Suit filed in healthy teen's 3rd-molar surgery death

By Melissa Busch

The parents of a healthy 17-year-old who died following anesthesia-related complications during a third-molar extraction procedure are suing his oral surgeon.

December 16, 2024

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Mouth taping helps apnea, snoring. Maybe?

The popular social media trend of mouth taping during sleep may improve obstructive sleep apnea, snoring, and bilevel ventilation, but more research is needed, reports a review study published in the American Journal of Otolaryngology.

December 16, 2024

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How much should you raise your fees in 2025?

By Estela Vargas

While it's normal to feel trepidatious about raising your dental fees, adjusting your fees annually is vital to maintaining a stable, profitable business, writes Estela Vargas, CRDH.

December 16, 2024

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Do's and don'ts for increasing practice efficiency

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Overcoming patient concerns about proposed treatment isn't taught in dental school. Dr. Roger P. Levin offers tips on how to boost case acceptance and practice production.

December 16, 2024

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Phony dentist accused of running kitchen apartment practice

By Melissa Busch

A woman is accused of illegally operating a dental practice out of the kitchen of her one-bedroom apartment.

December 13, 2024

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