
← Associate Dentist to Owner Podcast8 Feb · 20 min
Why 2026 Is the BEST Year to Buy a Dental Practice
If you're a dentist thinking about buying a dental practice, it's an incredible time to be alive. 🔔 Learn More About Our Services: https://practiceown.com📕 Check out my book "Buying Freedom" for a deeper dive into the process: https://amzn.com/dp/B0DGGC7WG8💌 Email me at: chris@practiceown.com🌍 Website: https://www.practiceown.com0:00 The Associate's Core Dilemma0:44 Understanding Associate Earnings2:03 Same Work, Double Income3:07 Financial Impact of Associate Status4:14 The Cost of Waiting5:40 Growing Income Gap7:19 The Sunk Cost Fallacy9:02 Overcoming Loss Aversion & Negativity Bias12:01 Status Quo Bias14:38 Why 2026 is the Prime Time for Practice Ownership16:41 The Power of Early Ownership18:26 The Ultimate Decision