Stan Goff is a Managing Editor with MJH Life Sciences, which includes Dental Products Report, Dental Practice Management, Dental Lab Products, Modern Hygienist, and Dentist's Money Digest. He has covered the dental industry since 1999 and can be reached at sgoff@mjhlifesciences.com.  

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Technique Touch-Ups 2023

Why one clinician loves using the DryShield isolation system from Solmetex and how it benefits his practice and patients.

Closer Look: Reliable, Efficient Isolation Is Critical

exocad’s new intuitive CAD software for clinics offers an easy path to digitally designed restorations.

ChairsideCAD 3.1 Rijeka CAD Software Filled with New Features

Stratasys and Desktop Metal have announced an agreement to combine, adding value for shareholders while aiming to enhance the additive manufacturing landscape. 

Stratasys and Desktop Metal to Combine

Kyle Francis is the president and founder of Professional Transition Strategies (PTS). After receiving his bachelor’s degree in Entrepreneurship and Professional Sales from Baylor University, Kyle completed the MBA program at the University of Colorado with specialties in Finance and Strategy.

In 2007, Kyle created PTS (formerly Headwaters Practice Consultants) to facilitate the sale of over 400 dental practices exclusively as a seller’s representative. His M&A work has resulted in over $2 billion in total deal flow for his clients. His specialty is offering unique options to sellers allowing them to explore individual, group, and private equity investments to achieve the transition goals of his clients.

Along with his M&A work, Kyle has consulted for practices, medical device companies, and groups of practitioners. He has used this knowledge to help build more than 100 medical and dental start-ups and has helped construct another 100 locations. More recently, he has been an advisor to many practice groups across the country. He has owned all or part of more than 30 practices and has been an investor in multiple DSO concepts.

He and his family live in Colorado Springs where he enjoys golfing, skiing and hunting as often as he can.

If you’re thinking about a practice transition, keep in mind that not all offers are the same, and deal structures vary. 

When Selling a Dental Practice, EBITDA Multiples Don’t Matter

This new standard cartridge of anesthetic from Balanced Pharma aims to help patients and providers by eliminating acid in the formula, therefore boosting comfort and reliability. 

Balanced Pharma Granted Patent for Acid-Free Anesthetic Delivery

NuSmile will sell Dentalhitec osteocentral anesthesia devices indicated for pediatric dentistry. 

NuSmile Partners with Dentalhitec

Glidewell has acquired ORB Innovations, developer of smart oral appliances that track physiological parameters and biomechanics. 

Glidewell Acquires ORB Innovations for Smart Oral Appliances

Elevate Oral Care’s formulation designed to kill germs and improve oral health.

Povi•One 10% Povidone-Iodine Oral Antiseptic Available in Unit-Dose Applicators 

Annual conference in Anaheim showcased hundreds of new and existing dental products, while also including top-notch courses for attendees.

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