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…
Endo Made Simple Part 1: Caries, Locating Canals, & Initial Access
By: Michael Eid Before you can shape and clean, you have to get the tooth ready, find the canals, and remove the pulp. Here’s a step-by-step guide for students. Step 1: Remove Caries & Build a Safe Access 🦷 High-Yield Tip: Always think “containment”. Your irrigant must stay inside the chamber. Isolation is the key…
What We’re Really Thankful For: A Note to the Dental Community
By: Dr. Sable Muntean As we head into Thanksgiving week, we wanted to pause and offer something simple, but genuine: Thank you. Not in a passing, casual way, but from a place of true understanding of what this profession asks of you every single day. To the Dentists You are leaders, healers, problem-solvers, and steady…
Fee Negotiation Myths That Keep Dentists Underpaid
By: Angela Holland, Founder of Preferred Dental SolutionsInsurance Expert and Strategy Consultant for Dental PracticesPreferredDentalSolutions.com There’s a long-standing myth in dentistry that PPO fees are fixed. That’s what you’re paid and it’s what you’re stuck with. Let me be clear: that’s simply not true. Every week, we help dental practices negotiate substantial increases, sometimes 20%,…
Digital Dentistry Workflow: Superior Esthetics and Functionality
By: John C. Cranham, DDS This article originally appeared on PankeyGram.Org. Dr. Cranham granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. Managing complex esthetic and functional dental cases requires precision, efficiency, and a thorough understanding of occlusion. Traditional analog workflows have served dentistry well, but digital workflows now allow for greater accuracy, predictability, and efficiency….
From Clinician To CEO: Part 2
Part 2. Systems Control – Turning Chaos Into Consistency By: Dr. David Rice When a dentist shares they’d like more money and more time off, my first thought is, of course. My second thought is what I know they’re really after: freedom. When most new practice owners feel overwhelmed, it’s rarely because they’re bad at…
How to Actually Unplug This Holiday Season & Why You Should
By: Dr. Sable Muntean The holidays are supposed to be the season of peace, rest, and connection, yet for many dental professionals, it ends up being one of the most stressful times of the year. Schedules fill up, year-end production goals loom, and even when the office finally closes for a few days, your mind…
Selling To a DSO: Yes or No?!?
By: Todd Doobrow, CFP As the dental industry evolves, many independent dentists are considering selling their practices to Dental Support Organizations (DSOs). DSOs offer management and administrative support, allowing dentists to focus more on clinical care. However, while this option can be appealing, it’s not without its drawbacks. Below is a balanced look at the…
Detecting and Managing Pressure Root Resorption Early
By: Lee Ann Brady, DMDThis topic originally appeared on PankeyGram.Org. Dr. Brady granted igniteDDS permission to share with our readers. Root resorption is a phenomenon that takes on various forms, each with unique implications for the long-term health of a tooth. Among these, pressure root resorption stands out as a common type. This occurs when…
The Freedom Framework Week One: Breaking the Invisible Handcuffs
Awareness: Seeing What Restricts Your Growth and Steals Your Energy By: Candy Velez – CRDH, BSDH Welcome to The Freedom Framework, a three-part mini coaching series from igniteDDS Coaching. This series is designed to help you move from frustration to freedom. Each week introduces a focused lesson, supported by a downloadable workbook that turns awareness…
Why You’ll Struggle Getting Patency
The hardest part of doing a root canal, in my opinion, is achieving patency. Once I get patency, I find endo relatively straightforward (for the most part). Getting patency is about learning how the canal feels, staying patient, and figuring out what the tooth is telling you. Here’s what I wish I knew when I…