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May 9, 2025 18 mins

Thinking of Buying a Dental Practice? Here’s What You Need to Know!

In this insightful and personal episode of Dental Success: Beyond Chairside, I sit down with Ross Pritchard—a former dentist, practice owner, and my husband—for an honest conversation about his journey in dentistry.

From navigating public and private practice as a new graduate to stepping into ownership, Ross shares the challenges, lessons, and wins that shaped his career. Whether you're just starting out or considering buying a practice, this episode offers valuable insights into the realities of running a dental business.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ The Early Career Journey – From dental school to working in both public and private practice.
✅ Buying a Practice – What stepping into ownership is really like (and what Ross wishes he had known).
✅ Building Systems That Work – How implementing the right processes reduces stress and improves efficiency.

Key Takeaways:
✔ Lessons from the Early Years – The biggest surprises Ross faced after graduation.
✔ Practice Ownership Realities – The highs, lows, and unexpected challenges of running a business.
✔ Streamlining for Success – Practical strategies for making systems work so you can focus on patient care.

📌 Thinking about buying a practice? This episode is packed with real-life experiences and actionable advice you don’t want to miss!


#DentalPracticeOwnership #NewDentistJourney #DentalBusiness #PracticeManagement #BusinessGrowth #DentalSuccess #RossPritchard #BeyondChairside

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