The Real Cost of Not Owning Your Practice

Most dentists think of ownership as a milestone. In reality, it is a compounding decision that affects income, control, flexibility, and long term value. Partial ownership, delayed ownership, or never owning at all quietly limits earning potential and shifts leverage away from the dentist often without them realizing it.

In this webinar, Scott Leune is joined by Lauren Camacho of Bank of America Practice Solutions for a direct, no fluff conversation about what dentists need to understand about ownership decisions at every stage of their career. The discussion cuts through common myths around risk, debt, and timing and breaks down how buying power is built, how ownership structures impact outcomes, and why waiting often carries a higher cost than acting.

This is a leadership level discussion about control, equity, and the long term consequences of ownership decisions whether you are an associate, a partial owner, or a dentist who already owns one or more practices.

What This Session Covers

• The hidden cost of delaying or limiting ownership
• Why partial ownership often caps income and control
• The real differences between purchasing and starting a practice
• How debt, liquidity, and production affect buying power
• What lenders actually look for in dental loans
• How ownership decisions compound over time
• The role of advisory teams in successful ownership

Who Should Attend

• Associates questioning the long term cost of staying employed
• Dentists considering partial ownership or partnerships
• Practice owners evaluating their current ownership structure
• Multi location owners thinking about growth or exit strategy
• Dentists who want more control over their income and future