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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Dental Fuel Episode 4: Expert Advice with Dr. Tony Mennito

By Tanya Sue Maestas, DDS | May 12, 2023

In Dental Fuel episode 4, Dr. Mennito continues to master his craft in the realm of dentistry, where he offers some advice to our listeners. Dr. Anthony Mennito (Tony) is a private practice dentist as well as an adjunct faculty member at the MUSC College of Dental Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. His dental practice,…

Process of Getting Your Dental License

By Savanah Craig | May 9, 2023

By: Savannah Craig If you’re anything like me, you’ve been following a variety of different checklists over the last 8-10 years to get you closer to your goal of becoming a dentist. You knew what it took to take the DAT and apply to dental school. Throughout your dental school career, you knew what classes…

My Untraditional, Chaotic, and Beautifully Unique, Unpaved Path into Dentistry

By Dr. Bri Torgerson | May 8, 2023

By: Dr. Bri Torgerson A smile is so underrated, yet so widely sought after. The international language for happiness. A signal for a truce. In an instant, a  smile can be calming, reassuring, and safe. Even thinking about a smile, most of us think of someone we love and can feel our dopamine increase. Just…

Dental Fuel Episode 3: Team Mistake with Dr. Tony Mennito

By Tanya Sue Maestas, DDS | May 5, 2023

In Dental Fuel episode 3, Dr. Mennito shares about learning from the mistakes that a previous practice manager made that helped him learn how to best communicate with his team. Dr. Tony Mennito. Dr. Anthony Mennito (Tony) is a private practice dentist as well as an adjunct faculty member at the MUSC College of Dental…

Congenitally Missing Tooth #27

By Chad Duplantis, D.D.S, F.A.G.D | May 3, 2023

By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D

New Dental Practice Owner? What Responsibilities Come Next?             

By Bruce Bryen | May 1, 2023

By: Bruce Bryen The dental practice purchase that you recently made was like a dream come true. After working as an associate for a number of years, it seemed like the pinnacle in dentistry was reached when you became an owner.  Learning as an associate certainly assisted in understanding relationships with patients and staff.  The…

Dental Fuel Episode 2: Financial Mistake with Dr. Tony Mennito

By Tanya Sue Maestas, DDS | April 28, 2023

In Dental Fuel episode 2, Dr. Mennito talks about how financial mistakes can be big and how he moves the focus to keep the patient at the forefront of his mind! Dr. Tony Mennito. Dr. Anthony Mennito (Tony) is a private practice dentist as well as an adjunct faculty member at the MUSC College of…

Choosing the Best Business Structure for a Dental Practice

By Bruce Bryen | April 25, 2023

By: Bruce Bryen The young dentist has gotten the training and skill sets that he or she needs to acquire a dental practice. How To Choose Which Type of Business Structure is Best for the Practice and the Dentist? After what seemed like years at the associate level, the time has come for the ownership…

Why I Invested in 3D Printing

By Dr. Julia Latham | April 24, 2023

By: Dr. Julia Latham When it comes to living in a tech-driven world, I consciously decided to jump in headfirst and add 3D printing to my practice. How did I do it, you might ask? Well, here’s how I decided. Deciding If You Should Invest in 3D Printing for Your Dental Practice Assess Your Practice…

Dental Fuel Episode 1: Clinical Mistake with Dr. Tony Mennito

By Tanya Sue Maestas, DDS | April 21, 2023

On our first episode of Dental Fuel, we have Dr. Tony Mennito. Dr. Anthony Mennito (Tony) is a private practice dentist and an adjunct faculty member at the MUSC College of Dental Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. His dental practice, Expertise Dental, focuses on using technology to comprehensively care for his patients while helping to…