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Income Splitting for Dentists

It is a common complaint that we pay too much tax in Canada, so it’s no surprise there is great interest in using techniques that ease the tax burden for our families.  We recognize that CRA’s primary objective is to collect as much tax as possible, but as individuals, we are permitted to structure our … Read more

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The Business of Dentistry is Changing. Are you Ready?

It seems that every industry eventually goes through a period of very rapid change, and this is especially true for dentistry in the last couple of years. Dental practitioners have had to face the challenges of a global pandemic and the subsequent regulatory modifications, staff shortages, decisions about whether to remain an owner-operator or sell … Read more

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Is Buying a Dental Practice Affordable?

The sale price of dental practices has been on the rise over the past twenty years.  While there are many methods for assessing the price of a practice, some common metrics include using gross revenue (often 150% to 200%) or a multiple of earnings (often 6x – 8x) to determine a value.  Note: These general … Read more

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9 Questions Dentists Should Ask Their Financial Management Team

As a dentist, it’s very important to choose a financial management team who understands the intricate details of running a dental practice, and all the challenges that come with it. Ideally, the professionals managing your finances will have valuable experience in piecing together all the moving parts of a dental practice, selling a practice, and … Read more

Preparing Your Dental Practice For Sale: Retirement Readiness

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Episode 6 of 6  For most dentists, the sale of their practice will probably be the single largest financial transaction of their professional lives. And, the most complex because of the numerous tax, legal and emotional aspects involved, in addition to the financial ones. The decisions taken at this crucial time will have life-long ramifications. … Read more

Preparing Your Dental Practice For Sale: Broker or Independent Sale?

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Episode 5 of 6  For most dentists, the sale of their practice will probably be the single largest financial transaction of their professional lives. And, the most complex because of the numerous tax, legal and emotional aspects involved, in addition to the financial ones. The decisions taken at this crucial time will have life-long ramifications. … Read more

Preparing Your Dental Practice For Sale: Dental Practice Valuation

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Episode 4 of 6  For most dentists, the sale of their practice will probably be the single largest financial transaction of their professional lives. And, the most complex because of the numerous tax, legal and emotional aspects involved, in addition to the financial ones. The decisions taken at this crucial time will have life-long ramifications. … Read more

Preparing Your Dental Practice For Sale: Buyer Concerns

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Episode 3 of 6 – Stive and Chris point out some of the concerns of dental practice buyers For most dentists, the sale of their practice will probably be the single largest financial transaction of their professional lives. And, the most complex because of the numerous tax, legal and emotional aspects involved, in addition to … Read more

Preparing Your Dental Practice For Sale: Why Prepare?

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Episode 1 of 6: Stive and Chris chat with Dr. Diston about recognizing the need to plan and prepare adequately and in advance of a dental practice sale. For most dentists, the sale of their practice will probably be the single largest financial transaction of their professional lives. And, the most complex because of the … Read more