2521: The Red Flags Every Dental Buyer Should Catch
From The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes by Mark Costes
June 1, 2026 · 55 min
About this episode
Dr. Mark Costes discusses the importance of accurate accounting for dental buyers with Brent Saunnier and Chris Sands.
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Brent Saunnier and Chris Sands, co-founders of Profi Dental CPAs, for a deep dive into the real-world consequences of neglecting your accounting. They unpack a cautionary case involving years of unfiled tax returns, unreliable books, IRS notices, and six-figure cleanup costs before even knowing whether additional taxes are owed. The conversation highlights why dentists need accurate, timely financials not just for tax compliance, but for practice valuation, lending, growth, and making smart acquisition decisions. From seller-side chaos to buyer-side red flags, this episode is a powerful reminder that prevention in accounting is just as important as prevention in dentistry. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.profi2020.com https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast The post 2521: The Red Flags Every Dental Buyer Should Catch appeared first on Dental Success Institute .
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Mark Costes
Guests: Brent Saunnier, Chris Sands
Topics covered
- dental accounting
- financial management
- tax compliance
- practice valuation
- acquisition decisions
- red flags for buyers
Keywords
- dental buyer
- accounting
- tax returns
- financials
- practice growth
- acquisition
- red flags
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Profi Dental CPAs, Dental Success Institute, Dental Success Network, IRS
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