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Setting Up a Dental Practice Entity: LLC/PLC, S-Corp & Tax Election Explained!
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- May 1, 2026
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Summary
Choosing the wrong entity structure before buying or starting a dental practice can cost you valuable time. Most dentists don't find out until it's crunch time on a deal or they talk to an attorney about it. Thats why Tyler Jones of Helsell Fetterman joins Mike Dinsio and Paula Quinn to break down everything dental practice owners need to know about entity formation. From the LLC vs. S-Corp confusion to the exact timing for startups and acquisitions. This is the stuff you should know to talk to a CPA or attorney before you start filing online. 3:57 LLC vs. S-Corp: What's the actual difference? 5:11 Why most dentists should start as an LLC (not S-Corp) 7:00 PLLC vs. LLC: Does your state require it? 15:06 Startups: Exactly WHEN to form your entity 20:20 Acquisitions: Why timing is more accelerated than you think 18:03 Can you reuse your old LLC from associate days? 22:28 Who should form your entity - Attorney, CPA, or DIY? 26:14 What entity formation actually costs (and what to bundle) 29:00 Operating agreements and EINs: What you need and when 31:56 Partnerships & multi-practice: When these rules change entirely KEY TAKEAWAYS: ✅ Your LLC and your S-Corp election are two separate things, most dentists confuse them ✅ In most states, LLC and PLLC are functionally the same, just a naming distinction ✅ For acquisitions, form your entity early, deals now close in 30-60 days, not 90-120 ✅ Reusing an old associate LLC is possible, but a fresh start usually wins with banks ✅ DIY entity setup is possible, but fixing mistakes costs far more than doing it right ✅ Your entity costs only ~$70/year to renew, don't let timing anxiety paralyze you ✅ Always have your operating agreement and EIN ready, banks and landlords will ask ABOUT THE GUEST: Tyler Jones, Attorney, Helsell Fetter…