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There is no Such Thing as a Free Lunch

Purchasing a practice is one of the most important steps that a dentist can make in his or her lifetime. Practice gross income over an average practice-life of thirty five years can exceed twenty to fifty million dollars! The decisions made now can severely impact a dentist’s income potential for the remaining years in practice. The value of a dental practice is not in the equipment, the office space or even the location, it is in the income potential of the practice over the purchaser’s expect
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Locating the Right Practice for You

Choosing Economics over Geography
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Purchase vs. Startup

Starting up a new dental practice is an extremely risky venture as a result of increased competition and an unpredictable economy. A dentist would be wise to consider purchasing an existing dental practice instead of starting a new one from scratch.
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Ask The Experts

I am considering buying a general dental practice where the lab expenses are only 4% of collections. What should laboratory expenses be?

Laboratory expenses are very telling as to what is being done in a practice and what is not...
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What should the overhead percentage be for a general practice?

When you recognize the clinical and management compensation as an overhead expense, the overhead percentage should be 80% to 85% of annual gross collections for a well run general dental practice.
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What makes a potentially good transaction go bad?

There are many different reasons for what seems like a perfect transaction to go bad.
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Client Testimonials

"Both my associate and I feel we made a good and equal association. We did this with professional guidance and hard, firm work. We are happy."

William Beall, D.M.D.
Luverne, AL

"My practice merger purchase could not have been a more successful venture. I experienced immediate results and, in fact, would not hesitate to look into another merger transaction in the future. AFTCO is a professional organization with things to say that are truly worth listening to."

Jeffrey B. Wetter, D.D.S.
Bridgewater, VA

"I would like to convey my sincere appreciation for the effort and expertise AFTCO provided in formulating my professional agreement with my practice seller. You have been instrumental in defining goals for both parties and customizing a contract to meet both our present and future needs.

I appreciate the time you have spent with us and I wish you continued success. I hope to inform future graduates of the valuable option you can offer them in starting their practices."

Leon J. Leonard, D.M.D.
Conyers, GA

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