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Startup leverages AI workflow optimization to streamline procurement process for dental practices. 

Wellplaece Launches New Dental Procurement Solution 

Laura Dorr is the former executive editor of DPR's Modern Dental Network and a regular contributing author.

How to avoid getting stuck in a bad contract or signing up for something you can’t use.

Business Deal Red Flags for Dentists

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

Joe Fortini is the Vice President of Customer Success at 

, a company specializing in accounts payable and payment automation. Joe and his team work closely with client organizations across the end-to-end AP process to incorporate best practices, optimize workflows, and maximize business value. Prior to joining MineralTree Joe spent 10 years as Senior Vice President of Account Management at Smart Tuition, a Blackbaud company.

Insights from MineralTree's 7th annual State of Accounts Payable (AP) Report.

The State of Accounts Payable in Dental Practices and DSOs in 2023

Group practices are here to stay and growing in popularity. What effect does that have on hygiene careers? Hear what the experts have to say.

Where Do We Go from Here? What a Hygiene Career Looks Like in Group Practice

MouthWatch intraoral imaging and teledentistry solutions now available through BEST for Dentistry group buying program.

New Partnership Makes MouthWatch Portfolio Available to BEST For Dentistry Members

What strategies help dentists earn the most over the course of a career?


Long-term Thinking Key for Clinicians

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.  

CloudPrep’s 6-point plan is designed to be a step-by-step guide to properly prepare dental practices and employees to be fully ready for the cloud.

Closer Look: How a New Website Platform Is Helping Dental Practices Use the Cloud’s Potential

Second annual Women in DSO Award recognizes many accomplishments by Mattingly, RDH, at organization’s annual conference.

Women in DSO’s Leadership Award for Clinical Leadership Presented to Misty Mattingly of Sage Dental

President and founder of Professional Transition Strategies Kyle Francis answers questions about inflation, interest rates, earning power, dental practice valuations, and more.