EPISODE DESCRIPTION Dr. Jesse Ritter shares his real-world journey of purchasing a dental practice in Towson, Maryland—including why he chose acquisition over a startup, how he evaluated opportunities, and what risk factors mattered most as a young dentist with student loans. He explains the importance of autonomy, owning your clinical decisions, and assessing the true [...]
EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode of How to Open a Dental Practice, banking expert Lori Riley breaks down the financial realities of acquiring a dental practice versus launching a startup. With 18 years of lending experience and deep expertise in dental acquisitions, Lori explains how banks evaluate risk, cash flow, borrower production history, practice profitability, [...]
EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode of How to Open a Dental Practice, banking expert Lori Riley breaks down the financial realities of acquiring a dental practice versus launching a startup. With 18 years of lending experience and deep expertise in dental acquisitions, Lori explains how banks evaluate risk, cash flow, borrower production history, practice profitability, [...]
Episode Description When contractor bids come back higher than expected, the issue often starts with what’s missing from the landlord’s work letter. In this episode, Art and Hailee break down a real situation where a healthcare tenant discovered major gaps in the landlord’s delivery—including no HVAC, no electrical panel, no drywall, and even no concrete [...]
Episode Description Renovations can fall apart long before construction begins — and in this case study, a 3,500 sq. ft. dental expansion in Arizona shows exactly how. What looked like a “full” drawing set turned out to be missing critical engineering details, complete specifications, clear phasing, and even basic contract protections. The result? Four wildly [...]
Episode Description In this “Whoops, It Can Happen to You” episode, Art and Antonis break down a real-world situation that every dentist should understand before expanding their practice. A doctor attempted to renegotiate a sublease on an adjoining space—only to discover he was unintentionally renegotiating his entire lease without professional guidance. Antonis walks through the [...]
Episode Description Second-generation dental spaces can look like a shortcut — faster to open, cheaper to build, and already “set up.” But in reality, many doctors discover hidden challenges, unexpected costs, and long-term compromises they didn’t anticipate. In this episode, Sara and Art walk through the critical steps to evaluate an existing dental office before [...]
Episode Description Banks, contractors, and doctors don’t always speak the same language—and that confusion can cost you. In this episode, Art and Antonis explain what lenders actually mean when they ask for a “construction bid,” how to tell the difference between an estimate and a bid, and why contingencies can lead to unnecessary costs. If [...]
Episode Description From the look of your office to the technology you invest in, every choice you make as a practice owner impacts your return on investment. In this episode, Hailee sits down with Art and Antonis to explore what truly drives ROI for dental practices. Is it your design aesthetic, your equipment lineup, or [...]
Episode Description In this episode of How to Open a Dental Practice, Art, Antonis, and Hailee explore three real-world case studies from Art’s recent visits to dental offices, each highlighting a unique ownership or operational challenge. They break down: A dentist navigating the tension between leasing and owning her condo space — and how seller [...]
