Why AR's Could Ruin Your First 90 Days After Buying a Dental Practice (2 Minute Drill)

Thinking about buying a dental practice? Before you close the deal, you need to understand the truth about accounts receivable (ARs) that most brokers won't tell you. In this episode NEW EDITION of Dental Unscripted - 2 Minute Drill, Mike Dinsio breaks down the hidden challenges of dental practice acquisition, specifically, the chaos that happens when you don't buy the ARs or when sellers continue billing post-close.

• Why patient AR is drastically different (and riskier) than insurance AR
• How to value accounts receivable during dental practice acquisition negotiations
• The critical steps to protect yourself if you don't purchase the ARs
• Post-close collection strategies that prevent front office chaos
• Why you should negotiate a 90-day payment holdback with sellers
• How to avoid starting your ownership journey by threatening collections

Whether you're working with buyer rep / dental consulting professional or navigating practice ownership on your own, this episode provides essential dental practice financial tips and practical advice for running a dental practice successfully from day one.

Free Resource: Download our comprehensive guide "5 Things That WILL Happen Post-Close & How to Prepare for a Successful Transition" at https://nxlevelconsultants.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Buyers-Rep-eBook.pdf

Perfect for dentists considering practice acquisition, dental entrepreneurs, and anyone in the dental industry looking to strengthen their dental practice operations and avoid costly mistakes during the buying process.

Keywords: buying a dental practice, dental practice acquisition, dental consulting, practice management, dental practice financials, owning a dental practice, dental entrepreneurship, dental business, financial advice for dentists, dental practice operations