
RED FLAGS when buying a dental practice
From Associate Dentist to Owner Podcast by Chris Marshall
January 27, 2026 · 31 min
About this episode
This episode discusses 14 red flags to consider when buying a dental practice to ensure it aligns with your goals.
Make sure you're buying the right dental practice. If you understand these 14 red flags, then you'll stand a much better chance at buying a practice that meets your goals. 🔔 Learn More About Our Services: https://practiceown.com 📕 Check out my book "Buying Freedom" for a deeper dive into the process: https://amzn.com/dp/B0DGGC7WG8 💌 Email me at: chris@practiceown.com 🌍 Website: https://www.practiceown.com 0:00 Buying the Right Dental Practice 1:06 Low Number of New Patients 2:07 Low Active Recall Patients 4:04 Emergency-Driven Patient Mix 5:39 Low Number of Hygienists 7:23 Poor Location 9:53 Seller Over-Diagnosing Crowns 13:00 High Number of Specialty Procedures 15:36 Low Pro Fees & Potential Perio Over-Diagnosis 17:04 Seller's Revenue Per Patient is Too High 19:18 Family Members on Staff 22:21 Low-Paying Insurance Plans 24:21 Seller's Unclear Retirement Plans 28:05 Unfavorable Lease Terms 29:01 Unrealistic Asking Price
People in this episode
Host: Chris Marshall
Topics covered
- buying a dental practice
- red flags
- dental industry
- entrepreneurship
- business strategy
Keywords
- dental practice
- red flags
- buying
- entrepreneurship
- business
- dental industry
- practice ownership
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Practice Own, practiceown.com
Products: Buying Freedom
Places: Dental Practice
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