Dental Blog

Vince Nardone Speaks at Bank of America Practice Solutions Event

Vince Nardone teamed up with Jim Boltz of Zimmerman, Boltz & Co., as well as Hudson Transition Partners, Inc., for an informational presentation held by Bank of America Practice Solutions on September 27, 2016 in Pittsburgh.  The presentation addressed various topics related to the transition of your dental practice and the different aspects to consider when selling your dental practice.  The […]

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Buying a Dental Practice: Asset Purchase or Stock Purchase?

Asset Purchase

If you are considering purchasing a dental practice, Nardone Limited‘s team of experienced dental practice attorneys can help guide you through the many decisions you face in making this purchase. We know that the process can seem overwhelming, and that some very important items may not receive the careful consideration they require. When purchasing an […]

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Protecting Your Professional Reputation on Social Media

Social Media

Every practicing dentist has dealt with a dissatisfied patient at one time or another during his or her career. In some instances, the doctor acknowledges that the dental work was not performed properly, performs the necessary rework free of charge, and the patient ultimately walks away with the relationship in-tact. But, in other instances, the […]

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Preventing the Unauthorized Use of a Dental Practice Patient List

It is important to remember that dentistry is business. As an essential component of the business side of dentistry, dentists work hard to develop a Practice patient base. Patients are the lifeblood of a successful dental practice, as patients are the source of the business’s revenue. A dental practice’s patient list are a very valuable […]

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The Necessity of a Written Employment Agreement

One of the first discussions to occur when a practice hires a new associate dentist is about the parties’ expectations, understandings, and goals. Oftentimes, these verbal agreements regarding the employment relationship between a Practice and an associate dentist are not memorialized in writing. Memorializing the employment agreement is necessary to protect both parties’ interests. Four […]

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How to Properly Restructure a Dental Practice

Taxes affect us all and, as small business owners we need to realize the benefits of proper tax planning more than most. Many dentists are restructuring their dental practices to maximize the tax advantages offered by a customized business structure. A Practice restructure allows them to better manage the flow of their revenue, increase profitability, and […]

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Moving Artwork to an Irrevocable Trust

As a dentist, you are likely aware that the atmosphere of your dental practice is a key factor in making your clients feel comfortable. Because of this, many dentists feature a variety of artwork in their dental office, not to mention their home.  A recent trend in estate planning has been transferring the ownership of […]

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OSHA Finds Hospital Exposed Employees to Needlestick Injuries, Bloodborne Pathogen Hazards

On April 14, 2016, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) published a news brief on its website summarizing OSHA’s investigation findings at a hospital in Coopers, New Jersey (the “Hospital”). OSHA was originally reviewing the Hospital’s OSHA logs, and as part of that investigation it found an unusual amount of needlestick injuries and bloodborne pathogens exposure. […]

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Transfer on Death Beneficiaries for Bank Accounts

When it comes to estate planning, one very simple task that tends to be overlooked by many dentists is setting up transfer on death beneficiaries for your bank accounts. It is possible that preparing your estate plan has been pushed to the bottom of your to-do list, especially if you are running your own dental […]

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Anti-Harassment Training Conducted at Your Dental Office

Nardone Limited conducted an in-house anti-harassment training for one of its trusted dental clients on March 31, 2016. The training covered various sources of law and guidance, the types of harassment, the employee’s and employer’s responsibility, and the policies, procedures, and forms that should be in place. We strongly encourage you to be familiar with […]

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