Bruce Bryen

Bruce Bryen

Bruce Bryen, CPA/CVA
Dental Practice Valuation Analyst, Baratz & Associates, PA

Reducing the Tax Burden When Selling a Dental Practice

Reducing the Tax Burden When Selling a Dental Practice

An innovative approach to reducing the tax burden for the buyer and seller when a dental practice…

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acquire a dental practice & not start one

Choosing to Acquire a Dental Practice & Not Start One

Here are the top things to keep in mind after choosing to Acquire a Dental Practice &…

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starting a dental practice vs buying an existing practice

Starting a Dental Practice vs Buying an Existing Practice

By: Bruce Bryen Considering starting a dental practice vs buying an existing practice? Whoever said that it…

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dental partnerships

Dental Partnerships: The Good and The Bad!

By: Bruce Bryen Now the potential for more income, exposure to the community, and the recognition deserved…

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operating a dental practice

Knowledge of Operating a Dental Practice: Job Options Abound

By: Bruce Bryen Dental school is over as is the training as an associate dentist working for…

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moving on to another dental practice

Moving On To Another Dental Practice

By: Bruce Bryen After getting out of dental school and going to work as an associate at…

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new dental practice owner responsibilities

New Dental Practice Owner? What Responsibilities Come Next?             

By: Bruce Bryen The dental practice purchase that you recently made was like a dream come true….

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choosing a business structure for your new dental practice

Choosing the Best Business Structure for a Dental Practice

By: Bruce Bryen The young dentist has gotten the training and skill sets that he or she…

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dental practice

Acquiring a Dental Practice   

By: Bruce Bryen When does the associate know that it’s the right time to acquire an operating…

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job opportunities for dental associates

Choices for the Associate Dentist with Job Opportunities

By: Bruce Bryen In today’s world of dentistry, there are so many more choices for the associate…

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Single Implant Planning in the Esthetic Zone: Part 2

By Sable Muntean | May 4, 2026

Guides, Timing, Loading, and the Conversations That Matter By: Dr. Sable Muntean In Part 1 of this series, I covered the foundational decisions: starting with the crown rather than the bone, what a proper pre-operative workup actually requires, three-dimensional implant positioning in the esthetic zone, managing the extraction socket, and why soft tissue architecture — not…

The Real Flex in Dentistry Isn’t Innovation, It’s Consistency

By Candy Velez - CRDH, BSDH | May 4, 2026

By: Candy Velez, CRDH, BSDH, IGNITEDDS Dental Hygiene Coach The Desire Behind the Question In coaching conversations, I often hear a version of the same desire. A doctor will say they want their schedule to feel less busy and more productive. They want more time to connect with patients. They want their days to feel…

Single Implant Planning in the Esthetic Zone: Part 1

By Sable Muntean | April 27, 2026

Diagnosis, Positioning, and the Biology You Can’t Ignore By: Dr. Sable Muntean Of all the procedures we perform in implant dentistry, the single anterior implant is simultaneously the most rewarding and the most unforgiving. Survival rates in the literature are excellent — consistently above 95% at 10 years — but survival is not the same as…

You Can’t Serve Excellence Without Systems

By Dawn Patrick | April 27, 2026

By: Dawn Patrick, COO and Dental Business Strategy Coach, IGNITEDDS Systems, Not Motivation, Drive Consistency Starbucks doesn’t rely on motivation. They rely on systems—and accountability to those systems. Baristas don’t: Why? Because consistency is the product. Dental teams are busy. They’re trying. They care. But without: Results stay inconsistent. A system that’s half-implemented is no…

Incisal Edge Position

By James Wanamaker | April 20, 2026

By: Dr. James Wanamaker With every case I plan, I take the same set of twenty-one photos because each image gives me a different piece of the puzzle, and together they guide one of the most critical parameters in smile design.  In an esthetic-driven practice, few decisions are more important or more misunderstood than where…

The Start-Up Ownership Illusion: Part 2

By David Rice | April 20, 2026

“Margins”. Why owning a practice no longer guarantees wealth, and what actually does.Miss part one? Read it here…The Start-Up Ownership Illusion: Part 1 By: Dr. David Rice The Math Doesn’t Add Up Anymore There was a time when owning a dental practice was simple: I’m going to share a hard truth. That model is gone,…

If They Understand It, They’ll Accept It

By Ronda Holman | April 13, 2026

By: Ronda Holman You’re standing in the operatory. You just walked your patient through what you’re seeing, what needs to be done, and why. Then they look at you and ask: “Why does this cost so much? Can you just give me the cheapest option?” And just like that, you feel it. That slight tension….

Media Release: Ivoclar’s Complete CAD/CAM Block Portfolio for CEREC is Now Available Through Benco Dental

By David Rice | April 13, 2026

By: Ivoclar Expanded Dealer Partnership Gives CEREC® Users Access to Ivoclar’s Full CAD/CAM Block Line, Including IPS e.max® Ivoclar, a global leader in integrated dental solutions, and Benco Dental, the nation’s largest family-owned dental distributor, have expanded their longstanding partnership to offer Ivoclar’s complete CAD/CAM block portfolio for the Dentsply Sirona CEREC system through Benco…

Everyone Is a Human Being: Choosing to Create Better Workplace Culture

By Candy Velez - CRDH, BSDH | April 13, 2026

We All Have the Superpower of CHOICE By: Candy Velez, CRDH, BSDH, IGNITEDDS Dental Hygiene Coach When the Hardest Part of Work Isn’t the Work In many professional environments, the most difficult part of the job is not always the workload, the schedule, or the pressure. Sometimes, it is the way people treat each other….

Fluoride Varnish: A Valuable Tool for Caries Prevention

By Dr. Lee Ann Brady | April 6, 2026

By: Lee Ann Brady, DMDThis topic originally appeared on PankeyGram.org. Dr. Brady granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. Fluoride varnish is one of the most effective ways to prevent caries, yet many dental professionals and patients underestimate its power. If you’re still using fluoride gel or foam, it’s time for an upgrade….