Description
Dental practice management is the core lens through which Austin Moffat breaks down a real acquisition deal—and it’s not looking good on the surface. But that’s exactly the point. With dental practice management done right, a practice that initially seems like a risky bet can become a cash-generating machine. In this episode, we’re unpacking the actual financials of a $2.2M practice on the market—and what you’ll hear will absolutely change how you evaluate an acquisition. Austin, managing partner at DSO CFO and an expert in financial strategy for multi-location dental groups, pulls no punches.
We talk about how dentists often overlook critical metrics like EBITDA clarity, true payroll overhead, and where profits are really bleeding out. Austin gives us a clinic on interpreting the P&L—by rebuilding it. From identifying add-backs to restructuring expenses around clinical efficiency and team roles, he shows how to transform “meh” numbers into a strategic win. We discuss cash flow forecasting, the cost of poor bookkeeping, and how to use loan modeling for smarter acquisitions.
Whether you're a DSO founder, an ambitious group practice owner, or an entrepreneurial doc looking to scale, this breakdown of dental practice management fundamentals will reshape how you assess potential purchases. Keywords that come alive in this conversation: dental accounting, financial freedom, buying a practice, practice ownership, and cash flow modeling.
Chapters:
(0:00) The $2.2M Practice—Is It Worth Buying?
(4:50) EBITDA vs Net Income—Why Most Docs Miss It
(12:25) Payroll Benchmarks & Hidden Bloat
(26:10) Loan Modeling for Realistic Cash Flow
(41:45) When to Walk Away from a Deal
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