Join us as we explore dental-specific lending with Johnette Green, Regional Director of Provide Bank. Learn why choosing the right financial partner is crucial for practice success, understand the benefits of working with specialty lenders, and discover key strategies for preparing yourself for practice ownership.


Episode Navigation

• 00:01 - Introduction and welcome
• 01:18 - Overview of Provide Bank's services
• 02:08 - Benefits of specialty lending for dentists
• 08:45 - How to become an appealing loan candidate
• 10:28 - Managing student debt while pursuing practice ownership
• 13:10 - Timeline for planning practice acquisition
• 15:48 - What distinguishes Provide Bank
• 19:55 - Additional services including home loans
• 23:01 - Future trends in dental lending

Key Takeaways

Financial Planning for Practice Ownership

• Focus on building liquidity while maintaining low monthly payments
• Student loan debt isn't a barrier with specialty lenders
• Start planning at least one year before intended purchase
• Work with dental-specific advisors for optimal outcomes

Lending Advantages

• 100% financing available for practice acquisition
• Real estate and construction financing options
• Understanding of dental business models
• Ability to scale with practice growth

Featured Discussion Topics

• Specialty lending vs. traditional banking
• Practice acquisition financing
• Student debt management
• Real estate financing
• Practice scaling strategies
• Financial preparation for ownership

Meet Our Guest

Johnette Green: Regional Director at Provide Bank with 19 years of banking experience and 13 years specifically in practice finance. Specializes in helping healthcare professionals become business owners through strategic lending solutions.


Connect With Simplify Dentistry

• Website: simplifydds.com
• Facebook Group: Simplify Dentistry Community

Topics: dental practice finance, practice acquisition, dental business, specialty lending, practice ownership, dental real estate, student debt, practice scaling, dental banking, practice management