Bruce Bryen, CPA/CVA
Dental Practice Valuation Analyst, Baratz & Associates, PA
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…
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 &…
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…
Dental Partnerships: The Good and The Bad!
By: Bruce Bryen Now the potential for more income, exposure to the community, and the recognition deserved…
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…
Moving On To Another Dental Practice
By: Bruce Bryen After getting out of dental school and going to work as an associate at…
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….
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…
Acquiring a Dental Practice
By: Bruce Bryen When does the associate know that it’s the right time to acquire an operating…
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…
The Art of Saying “No” Without Guilt During the Busiest Time of Year
By: Dr. Sable Muntean The holiday season can feel like a perfect storm for dental professionals. Schedules are packed, patients are trying to use up benefits, team members need time off, and family obligations stack up faster than you can keep track. Every request feels urgent. Every “yes” seems like the right thing to do….
Credentialing Isn’t Paperwork, It’s Strategy
Start-ups & Acquisitions in 2026, this is a must read! By: Angela Holland, Founder of Preferred Dental SolutionsInsurance Expert and Strategy Consultant for Dental PracticesPreferredDentalSolutions.com Too often, dental credentialing is treated as a checklist task, paperwork to be processed, boxes to be ticked, and forms to be faxed. But let’s be honest: credentialing is the…
Engaging Treatment Presentations that Influence Case Acceptance in Dentistry
By: Gary M. DeWood, DDS, MS This topic originally appeared on PankeyGram.Org. Dr. DeWood granted igniteDDS permission to share with our readers. You’ve carefully diagnosed a patient’s oral health needs and crafted the perfect treatment plan. The patient seemed interested and engaged; they seemed to be asking for the treatment. But when you present it, their eyes…
The Freedom Framework Week Two: Releasing Money Blocks & Embracing Stewardship
By: Candy Velez, CRDH IGNITEDDS Dental Hygiene Coach Let’s talk about a topic that can make even the most confident dental professionals shift uncomfortably in their chair — money. For a profession built on care and compassion, money often carries emotional weight. Many of us entered dentistry to help people, yet somewhere along the way,…
Holiday Stress in the Dental Office: How to Support Your Team Emotionally and Operationally
By: Dr. Sable Muntean The holiday season can be a magical time, but inside a dental practice, it often brings a perfect storm of stress. Packed schedules, patients rushing to use the last of their benefits, year-end financial pressure, and personal holiday demands all collide. It’s no surprise that December can leave even the strongest…
When Time Is Tight: Fast, Smarter Waterline Safety
By: A-dec A complementary solution best paired with an A-dec 500 Pro or 300 Pro system, A-dec® Flush Dock is an easy-to-use, portable, and hands-free solution that ensures consistent waterline protocols are maintained, while offering more efficient operatory turnover. Dentistry is that rare profession where being busy takes on two forms. First, patients are eyeing…
How Dental Practices Can WIN December Instead of Surviving It
By: Dawn Patrick, Business Strategy Coach, IGNITEDDS December can feel like the ultimate scramble. Patients rushing to use insurance, team members juggling time off, and a push to hit year-end goals. But the most successful dental practices don’t just get through December. They leverage it, to finish strong, increase treatment acceptance, and prepare the schedule so…
Early Intervention in Pediatric Dentistry for Better Sleep and Growth
By: Mark T. Murphy, DDSThis topic originally appeared on PankeyGram.org. Dr. Murphy granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. Sleep is the foundation of a child’s health and development, yet many children struggle with undiagnosed sleep disorders. One of the most overlooked conditions is pediatric sleep apnea, a disorder that can have serious consequences…
The Practice Profitability Playbook: Part 2
Part 2: Financial Control — Show Me the Money in Your Dental Practice By: Dawn Patrick, Business Strategy Coach, IGNITEDDS Money makes a practice run, but too often, practices struggle to collect what they earn. Without strong financial control, even busy offices can leave revenue on the table. Financial Control is the system that ensures…
Did Your Dental Assistant Give You Expired Anesthetic Again?
If So, Here’s What We Need to Do By: Ronda Holman There’s nothing that sinks a dentist’s stomach faster than spotting an expired anesthetic carpule during a procedure. It’s frustrating, embarrassing, and it instantly breaks the flow of the appointment. But when expired anesthetic shows up repeatedly, it’s rarely because your dental assistant is careless;…