# Dental Practice Transition Articles

> Practical perspectives from Dr. Patrick Houlihan on buying and selling dental practices, practice valuation, financing, DSOs, associates, and finding the right fit.

Source: [https://thehoulihangroup.com/articles/](https://thehoulihangroup.com/articles/)

Practical insights from Dr. Patrick Houlihan to help you understand the decisions behind a dental practice transition.

- [How to Calculate the Value of a Dental Practice](https://thehoulihangroup.com/how-to-calculate-the-value-of-a-dental-practice/): Understand why practice value depends on more than collections, and how profit, location, patient relationships, and market conditions influence a sale.

- [“Fit” and Why It Is So Important in Dental Transitions](https://thehoulihangroup.com/fit-and-why-is-it-so-important-in-dental-transitions/): Learn how alignment in clinical approach, patient care, staff relationships, and practice culture helps protect goodwill during a dental transition.

- [Financing the Purchase of a Dental Practice](https://thehoulihangroup.com/financing-the-purchase-of-a-dental-practice/): Prepare for dental practice financing by understanding lender evaluation, financial documents, loan costs, and the conditions that must be met before closing.

- [DSOs, the Good, the Bad, and the Enticing](https://thehoulihangroup.com/dsos-the-good-the-bad-and-the-enticing/): Look beyond a DSO offer’s headline price to understand cash at closing, employment commitments, performance conditions, equity, and your future role.

- [Do I Need Professional Help to Sell My Dental Practice?](https://thehoulihangroup.com/do-i-need-professional-help-to-sell-my-dental-practice/): Understand the work involved in a dental practice sale and the questions to ask when choosing a transition consultant and dental transaction attorney.

- [Why Is It So Hard to Find a Good Dental Practice to Buy?](https://thehoulihangroup.com/why-is-it-so-hard-to-find-a-good-dental-practice-to-buy/): Explore how location preferences, competition, advisor relationships, and preparation influence the search for a dental practice that fits your goals.

- [Why Can’t I Find an Associate to Buy My Practice?](https://thehoulihangroup.com/why-cant-i-find-an-associate-to-buy-my-practice/): Consider how income, ownership goals, location, and the proposed timetable affect an associate-to-owner succession plan for your dental practice.

From the Houlihan Group article library, originally published September 8, 2023. Financing and market conditions can change; discuss current details with your advisors.