# Work-back (transition period)

**Work-back (transition period):** A work-back, or transition period, is the length of time a selling dentist agrees to keep practicing at the practice after the sale closes.

A work-back, or transition period, is the length of time a selling dentist agrees to keep practicing at the practice after the sale closes.

It supports patient retention and goodwill, and it often coincides with an earn-out. The length is a negotiated deal term.

Source: DDSIntel glossary, https://ddsintel.com/glossary/work-back

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