# Associate buy-in

**Associate buy-in:** An associate buy-in is a transition in which an associate dentist buys part or all of the practice they work in, usually in stages.

An associate buy-in is a transition in which an associate dentist buys part or all of the practice they work in, usually in stages.

Buy-ins are a common succession plan because the buyer already knows the patients and staff. An associate joining a practice is itself a lifecycle signal. Financing capacity is usually the constraint, and buy-ins are often financed with practice loans.

Source: DDSIntel glossary, https://ddsintel.com/glossary/associate-buy-in

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