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Triple Net vs. Gross vs. Modified Gross Leases

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Leasing a commercial property is the typical option for owners of dental and medical practices. Most doctors don’t have the resources or the inclination to purchase a building when first starting a practice. In contrast to the permanence of buying property, leasing provides you with more options in terms of…

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Dentists Selling Their Practice: Transition Issues Part 1 - Pacific Health Law

The Language of Empathy in a Healthcare Setting

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As humans, we often get held up by our differences. Our cultural background, religion, political views, gender identity, or other identifiers differentiate us from each other, but also tend to make it hard to remember what unites us all as humans. What Brings Us Together? When you peel away all…

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How Much Money Do You Need To Start a Dental Practice?

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Starting your dental practice can provide you with freedom and flexibility as a dentist to achieve your professional and financial goals. However, this courageous, crucial step in your professional life also comes with its challenges. One of the major challenges is the financial aspect of your new venture. The high…

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Dental Practice Asset Sales vs. Stock Sales—Explaining the Differences | Pacific Health Law

How To Start a Dental Practice With Confidence

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For many dentists, becoming a practice owner is the natural transition after gaining at least a few years of clinical experience. When done right, starting your own practice can be both professionally and financially fulfilling. However, the road to practice ownership can also be overwhelming, especially if you don’t set…

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The Ins & Outs of Dental Associate Agreements

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For many new dentists, a dental associate employment agreement is the first of many legal documents a dentist will encounter in their long career. A well-drafted associate agreement will outline the parties’ obligations and the expectations of the working relationship. These are legally binding documents, so it pays to understand…

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Triple Net vs. Gross vs. Modified Gross Leases - Pacific Health Law

Death, Stoicism, and Your Dental Practice

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I recently attended a memorial service for a good friend’s dad. I didn’t personally know his father but listening to my friend speak so eloquently at the service, I couldn’t help but be moved. In a few short minutes, he seemed to have captured the essence of his father’s life,…

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