Dentist to De Novo

Dentist to De Novo

Ready to take the leap into dental practice ownership but not sure where to start? From Dentist to De Novo guides you through the journey of starting or acquiring your first practice, with insights from someone who's helped hundreds of dentists in your shoes. Host Jonathan Miller brings almost two decades of experience helping dentists navigate their first practice purchase from how to find the right location and financing to opening the doors and building the dream team to see it grow from the start! .Whether you're dreaming of building from the ground up or buying an existing practice, this podcast cuts through the noise to deliver practical, actionable guidance. Jonathan focuses on real strategies over empty motivation, helping you minimize risk and confidently tackle the unknowns of practice ownership. Join him as he shares how to grow your practice, build your brand, and preserve the private practice model—one doctor at a time.

Episodes

September 25, 2025 49 mins

Starting or buying your first dental practice is exciting—but it’s also full of hidden legal pitfalls. In this episode, I sit down with Levi Barlavi the founder of Polished legal with over 20 years of dental-specific legal experience. We look to uncover the most common mistakes new owners make, the contracts you can’t afford to overlook, and how the right legal partner can protect your investment from day one.


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Before you build ops or pick paint, you need to nail your lease. In this episode of From Dentist to De Novo, host Jonathan Miller sits down with David Groce of CARR to demystify the first—and most expensive—step of practice ownership. We break down usable vs. rentable SF, the difference between build-out period (rent commencement) and rent abatement (free rent after opening), and why a true tenant-only rep changes your leverage. Da...

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This episode with Dentist, Author and genuine friend, Dr. David Rice and I discuss the challenges facing the dental industry today, including the loss of recession-proof status, the impact of social media, and the burden of student debt on young dentists. We emphasize the need for financial savvy and caution against the pitfalls of social media and poor financial decisions.

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August 7, 2025 25 mins

In this inspiring episode, dental consultant Jonathan Miller sits down with a husband and wife dental team who turned their dream of practice ownership into a reality. From navigating the buying process to overcoming real-world challenges like financing, walking away from a purchase and expecting a second child all while navigating the due diligence, negotiations and building patient trust — they share the unfiltered journey and wh...

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This episode of "Dentist to DeNovo" features host Jonathan Miller has an in studio discussion with Stephen Au, a seasoned expert from McLaren & Associates, a leading dental transition group. With nearly 20 years in the dental industry, including clinical and practice brokerage roles, Stephen shares insights on navigating dental practice transactions. The conversation debunks the myth of an adversarial relationship bet...

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In this second episode, host Jonathan Miller counts down the most common mistakes dentists make when pursuing practice ownership. With almost two decades...

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