Hy Smith, MBA

Hy Smith, MBA

Hy Smith, MBA

Hy Smith has been in the dental practice brokerage/management consulting business for over 30 years. Mr. Smith is the President and managing partner of Professional Transitions, Inc. with Dr. Paul Rang in Orlando and Dr. Stuart Auerbach
in the Miami area. Mr. Smith is the Director of Transition Strategies for the Pride Institute, past President of American Dental Sales, an original member of The Practice Valuation Study Group and a member of the Institute of Business Appraisers. Mr. Smith teaches The Appraisals, Partnerships and Associates course for the Pride Institute and the transitions course at the University of the Pacific, Indiana University and Marquette University dental schools and has presented seminars at the University of Florida and Nova University.

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Articles by Hy Smith, MBA

  • Negligent or Fraudulent Dental Care? Neither is Worth the Risk

    Featured Article
    Friday, December 02, 2011
    There is a continuing increase in vigilance of professional practices at both the federal and state levels.

  • From Student Loans to Retirement

    Featured Article
    Wednesday, February 14, 2007
    Having good, well-managed credit will make it easier to secure the financing needed to purchase, build or expand a practice and develop a healthy financial profile.

  • Are You Ready, and Willing, To Hire an Associate?

    Featured Article
    Thursday, August 03, 2006
    We are often asked by practice owners to find associate dentists. Usually the reasons and the rationale for the addition of the associate haven’t been defined or evaluated.

  • Providing Excellent Service for Your Patients

    Featured Article
    Tuesday, November 01, 2005
    The conveniences and services that patients find desirable can provide an environment where a fee-for-service private practice can thrive.

  • Baby Boomers: The Demographic Shift in Dentistry

    Featured Article
    Friday, August 26, 2005
    Dentists who graduated in the 60s-80s, the “Baby Boomers”—are now nearing retirement, and the number of retiring dentists is approaching the number of graduating dentists.

  • Catching the Wave

    Featured Article
    Friday, August 26, 2005
    In the last thirty years I have never seen more opportunity for dentists to be financially and professionally rewarded. If you haven’t already, you need to catch the wave!

  • Retirement Planning and the Sale of Your Dental Practice

    Featured Article
    Friday, August 26, 2005
    Are the proceeds from your practice a significant portion of your retirement planning? If so, you need to carefully re-evaluate your retirement expectations!

  • Business Tips for the New Dentist

    Featured Article
    Thursday, June 16, 2005
    You’re graduating in June, preparing for the boards and on the horizon, how are you going to put all of that education and training into practice?
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