Revenue Pattern AnalysisMonthly collections show consistent growth pattern with no artificial spikes. Seasonal variation is within normal range.
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Tax Return CorrelationReported collections align within 4% of tax return figures across all three years reviewed.
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Expense Ratio AnalysisLab, supply, and staffing expense ratios fall within normal ranges for a general dentistry practice of this size.
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Insurance Billing PatternsInsurance reimbursement rates and billing cycles appear consistent with standard practice patterns.
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Collections-to-Patient RatioThe collections-per-active-patient figure is 12% above the regional average for a general practice. This could indicate a high-producing case mix, strong fee schedule, or the active patient count may warrant independent verification.
Overall Assessment: Document Appears Legitimate
One minor item flagged for your review. We recommend requesting supporting patient count documentation from the seller.
Common Fraud Patterns in Dental Practice Sales
Inflated Patient Count
Some sellers report "active patients" using a longer recall window (36–48 months) than the industry standard of 18 months. Always ask for the specific definition used and request the practice management software report directly.
Round Number Collections
Monthly collections figures that are suspiciously round ($50,000 exactly, every month) can indicate manual adjustments to reports rather than real data exports from practice management software.
Collections-Tax Return Gap
A significant gap between reported collections and Schedule C or corporate return income (beyond legitimate add-backs) may indicate unreported cash income or altered practice reports.
Sudden Pre-Sale Revenue Spike
A sharp increase in collections in the 12–18 months immediately before listing — especially without a clear explanation — can indicate temporarily boosted production that won't sustain post-sale.
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All practices listed on DentalBridge are manually reviewed by our due diligence team for Elite members. We check for the patterns above and more before a listing goes live.