Client Testimonials

"My AFTCO Analyst was amazing!!! He was always there when I had a question about anything. Always willing to help no matter what the subject."

Joyce M. Roberts, D.M.D.
Hinesville, GA

"Very pleased with AFTCO's services, even realizing that our quick sale was not the norm. My analyst was very helpful in telling us what to expect and to hold our hand while the whole process occurred."

Gary E. Bennett, D.D.S.
Mesquite, TX

"From start to finish my AFTCO Analyst did an outstanding job. I appreciate his help and advice throughout this process."

Jessy S. Sidhu, D.M.D.
Las Vegas, NV

"My AFTCO Analyst made this so easy for us!"

Amy R. Wadsworth, D.D.S.
Senatobia, MS

Featured Articles

Negotiating Failure

The destructive power of adversarial negotiations.
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Five or Three Days But Not Four Days!

A practice is a business. This is becoming more apparent to dentists every day. A practice is made up of an office, a doctor, a staff and patients. A practice brings in income, pays expenses and (hopefully) makes a profit. Income must exceed expenses in order to make a profit. A practice must be profitable in order to stay in business, etc., etc., etc.
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Dual Representation

AFTCO developed a unique process known as “Dual Representation,” whereby we represent the interest of both parties involved in a practice transition. Dealing exclusively with dental practices, AFTCO is now the largest consulting firm of its kind in the world. Our success is a testament to the fact that our unique process of Dual Representation really works.
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Ask The Experts

What is a professional corporation and can it own a dental practice and/or its goodwill?

A professional corporation is a State chartered and regulated business entity formed for the purpose of conducting a business (or professional practice)...
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Questions about AFTCO's Dentistics

The data source for Dentistics is the database of dentists in the U.S. maintained by AFTCO and the demographics are supplied by the U.S. government census bureau, etc.
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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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Tools

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.

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.