Partnership offers are arriving in more dentists’ inboxes than ever. Some are genuinely good. Others are good for exactly one side of the table.
Before the valuation conversation, get clear answers in writing on four things: who controls clinical decisions, what happens to your brand, what happens to your team, and how the group has grown before you.
A partner worth joining will respect the diligence.
Red flags are consistent across bad deals: pressure to sign quickly, vague answers about governance, and references you are not allowed to call.
The four questions that matter
- Who controls clinical decisions, in writing.
- What happens to your brand and your name.
- What happens to your team on day one and day 400.
- How the group’s past acquisitions actually went.
Take your time. A partner worth joining will respect the diligence — ours insists on it.
