Running a dental practice successfully today means navigating business challenges that were far less significant for prior generations of practice owners. DSO consolidation has intensified competition for patients and associates, consumer expectations around technology have risen, and the economics of private practice have grown more complex. Accessing guidance from practitioners who have spent years inside these dynamics is increasingly valuable for dental professionals trying to make sound decisions.
Mandelbaum Barrett PC CEO William Barrett appeared on Dental Business Radio with host Patrick O’Rourke to discuss the business and legal landscape facing dental practices. Barrett leads the firm’s dental law practice group, which has advised dental professionals across a wide range of practice acquisition, employment, DSO transaction, and regulatory compliance matters.
Dental Business Radio and Industry Education
Dental Business Radio is a platform for dental industry leaders to discuss topics relevant to dental practice owners and professionals. Barrett’s appearance gave him the opportunity to reach a broad audience of dentists with practical information about the legal and business decisions that shape long-term practice success.
Topics in conversations like this one typically address the importance of proper contract review before joining or acquiring a practice, the legal structure of DSO partnerships, what dentists should know before selling, and how to evaluate the real value of a practice beyond its stated revenue numbers. Each of these areas involves legal considerations that can significantly affect outcomes for individual dentists and their practices.
Why Dental Law Requires Industry-Specific Counsel
General business attorneys can handle standard contracts and business formations, but dental practice law involves regulatory frameworks specific to the profession. Fee-splitting prohibitions, corporate practice of dentistry rules, state dental board regulations, and the clinical autonomy provisions that must be preserved in any DSO arrangement require counsel with dental-specific knowledge and experience.
According to the American Dental Association, practice management considerations are among the most significant non-clinical challenges dental professionals face throughout their careers. Barrett’s work in this space reflects the firm’s commitment to making that knowledge accessible to dental professionals at every stage of practice.
Mandelbaum Barrett PC’s Dental Law Practice
The dental law team at Mandelbaum Barrett PC represents dentists and dental practices at every stage: from associates reviewing a first employment agreement, to practice owners evaluating a DSO acquisition offer, to dental professionals facing regulatory or disciplinary proceedings. The team’s work spans New Jersey, New York, and other jurisdictions where clients have practice needs.
Barrett’s continued engagement with dental industry media reflects the firm’s long-standing position as a resource for dental professionals navigating a complex business and legal environment.
Contact Mandelbaum Barrett PC for Dental Law Guidance
If you are a dental professional with questions about practice acquisition, employment contracts, DSO arrangements, or any other dental business matter, the team at Mandelbaum Barrett PC can help.
Reach out through our contact page to schedule a consultation. We are here to help you protect your practice and your professional future.