In This Episode
Legal agreements are essential for a successful dental practice. They protect dentists from costly disputes and help ensure long-term stability. In this episode of "The Art of Dental Finance and Management,” Art talks with dental attorney Sean Dumm about the legal issues dentists must prioritize to safeguard their businesses.
Art and Sean discuss what makes a strong associate agreement, why clearly defining compensation formulas is critical, and how covenants such as non-compete agreements and other contractual clauses work. They also dive into the complexities of office leases.
The conversation compares the roles of lease negotiation firms and dental attorneys, highlights the most important lease provisions, and explains why dentists should seek legal advice before a lease term ends.
Finally, they explore dental partnerships, outlining key provisions and common pitfalls to avoid.
Packed with practical guidance, this episode is a must-listen for dentists looking to protect their practices and prevent costly mistakes.
Show Notes & Resources
- Upcoming Eide Bailly Events
- Eide Bailly's Healthcare Services
- Decisions in Dentistry
- Academy of Dental CPAs
- Law Offices of J. Sean Dumm
About the Host
Art Wiederman, CPA, Director of Dental Practices | Eide Bailly
Art specializes in serving dental practices. He oversees a variety of services including accounting, tax compliance and planning, financial planning, retirement planning, and financial practice management consulting. Art’s expertise is not only in taxation issues for dentists, but also in his knowledge of dental practice metrics and benchmarks. Art has the ability to look at a dentist’s statements and identify profit holes in their practice.
About the Guest
Sean Dumm, Dental Attorney
Sean Dumm is an experienced dental attorney with a strong background in business law and litigation. He has served as lead counsel in complex disputes and worked as in-house counsel for a Fortune 150 company.
Today, Sean focuses on helping dental professionals with associate agreements, office leases, partnerships, and asset protection, combining deep legal expertise with a commitment to clarity and client service.
Sean graduated with honors from Washburn University School of Law, where he served on the Editorial Board of the Washburn Law Journal. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Iowa. He currently resides in Orange County, California, with his wife and children.
