Client Testimonials

"My AFTCO Analyst was totally into my transition. I never had to call to find out what was happening. Every detail was covered. I think that my transition was handled with super technique. The buying doctor and I have had a very satisfying experience."

Michael A. Feinstein, D.D.S.
Troy, OH

"AFTCO made the purchase and transition processes easy for me. By doing all of the "busy work" for me, AFTCO took the hassle out of the deal and let me focus on the substance of the transition."

Marissa L. Miller, D.D.S.
Wooster, OH

"Our AFTCO Analysts were very helpful, informative and attentive. They always responded quickly to our questions and had much knowledge and familiarity with practice sales. We felt confident in their handling of the transaction and appreciated their thoroughness and were very satisfied with every aspect of the transaction."

James D. Murtaugh, D.M.D.
Bend, OR

"AFTCO gave us valued knowledge and experience. We would highly recommend AFTCO to anyone needing to sell their practice or purchase a new one. Our AFTCO Analyst was exemplary and was committed to seeking the perfect candidate for our practice. Again, for the second time around, our sincerest thanks to AFTCO."

William C. Dahling, D.D.S.
Bend, OR

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The signs are subtle at first, a few cancelled appointments, then some fee resistance from some of your loyal patients. Then you notice you are not getting the same number of new patients each month. Production figures for your practice start to drop for no apparent reason. You talk to the staff and they don’t understand why this is happening.
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My Pension Fund Took a Beating so I Can't Afford to Sell Now!

Many of us have lived long enough to know that there are times that can be good… and times that can be bad. Some people have made as much money in bad times as they have made during the good times. It is often just a matter of perspective. Is the glass half-full… or half-empty? Are you looking for opportunities or excuses? The difference can make all the difference in your life, and your Quality of Life.
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Ask The Experts

What is "Fair Market Value" and how does it apply to the valuation of a professional practice?

The most widely used method for determining practice value is fair market value. The commonly accepted definition of fair market value is the price which a professional practice would produce, allowing reasonable time to find a purchaser, with both buyer and seller having access to full disclosure of information about each other.
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Can the existing owner of a practice offer to "buy" a restrictive covenant from the associate with no contract?

Absolutely. The best thing the owner of a practice can do when he wants to sell his practice (and has an associate with no contract working in the practice) is to offer to pay $5000 or $10,000 to the associate as consideration for a restrictive covenant that can be transferred to a new purchaser.
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Dentistics

Dentists + Statistics = Dentistics! Were you ever curious about what the ratio of dentists to patients in an area was? Or the ratio of specialists to general dentists? Find out this and more with AFTCO Dentistics!

Loan Amortization Calculator

This loan amortization calculator shows you the breakdown between principal and interest in your loan payments. Each calculation shows you amortization tables with complete amortization schedules for the loan.

Zip Code Demographics Search

Thinking about a change of scenery? Find out everything you need to know with complete demographics including income and housing reports, occupation and employment reports and much more!

Dental Alumni Search

Ever wonder what happened to your dental classmates? Find them now with the AFTCO Dental Alumni Search. Choose your school and year of graduation for search results.