The dental capital playbook.
Cornerstone posts on how dental-specialty lenders actually underwrite, how Section 179 mechanics work in practice, and how lease-vs-finance math plays out on real equipment.
- How to Finance Your First Dental Practice →
What credit, production history, and pro-forma you actually need to qualify for a $400K–$900K de-novo or first-practice acquisition loan from a dental-specialty lender.
- Lease vs. Buy a CBCT: The Real Math →
FMV lease, EFA, and finance compared on a real $80K CBCT — with Section 179 effects, end-of-term mechanics, and the case where each structure wins.
- Section 179 for Dentists in 2026 →
Current-year Section 179 mechanics for dental equipment — placement-in-service rules, install timeline planning, and CPA-confirmed limits.
- What a De-Novo Dental Practice Actually Costs →
Real itemized de-novo budget: buildout, equipment, soft costs, working capital, ramp. With ranges across geographic markets.
- CEREC ROI: Does Chairside Milling Actually Pay for Itself? →
Real CEREC payback math at different production volumes. With service/subscription costs, material costs, and chair-time savings honestly modeled.
- EFA vs. FMV Lease: What's Actually Different →
Equipment Finance Agreement and Fair Market Value lease look similar on paper. They're radically different in tax treatment and end-of-term ownership.
- Financing Dental Equipment with Thin Credit →
Dental equipment financing for new owners, new licensees, and dentists with limited credit history. The lender programs and structures that work.
- Acquiring a Practice: How Much Can You Borrow? →
DSCR mechanics, valuation multiples, and the addback schedule — how lenders actually size practice acquisition loans.