Practice Transition
​
At Smile Scout, we’re here to help you plan for the future you envision. Transitions are a natural part of a dental career, whether you’re preparing to buy a practice, sell one, or considering the next steps for years to come. Our team offers industry-specific expertise to guide you through the complexities of dental practice transitions. With a forward-looking approach, Smile Scout’s consultants are ready to help you navigate essential documentation, financial planning, and strategic decisions to ensure your transition is smooth and successful, whenever that time comes.
Transitioning Your Dental Practice: Start with the Right Associate
At Smile Scout, we know that the first and most crucial step in planning for the future of your dental practice is finding the right associate. Our team specializes in helping practice owners identify and onboard associates who not only fit the practice's culture but also have the potential to take over in the future. While we don’t manage the final transition, our expertise ensures that the groundwork is laid for long-term success.
Our Role: Helping You Find the Right Associate
Hiring an associate who could become the owner is a big decision, and Smile Scout is here to guide you through that process. We leverage our nationwide network to connect you with qualified candidates who best fit your practice and its long-term goals. Our consultants work closely with you to ensure the owner and the associate have a clear path forward.
​
What We Do: Facilitating the First Step of Your Transition Journey
-
Find the Right Associate: We help you identify, vet, and bring in an associate whose values align with your practice’s philosophy and long-term vision. Our extensive network allows us to present you with candidates who meet both your professional and personal criteria.
-
Initiate Early Conversations: Once the associate is identified, we facilitate discussions about expectations, mentorship, and long-term plans. This ensures both parties are on the same page before moving forward.
-
Set Clear Goals and Timelines: We help you and the associate outline a strategic plan that covers mentorship, growing responsibility, and an eventual ownership path.
​​
Establishing a Foundation for Future Success
Although Smile Scout doesn’t participate in the final ownership transition that may occur years down the road, our focus is on making sure you and your associate are set up for success from the beginning. By helping you find the right associate and initiating productive conversations, we ensure that the future transition—whenever it happens—will be based on mutual understanding and shared goals. Planning for Tomorrow, Today