For Practice Owners & Dentists Considering a Transition
Unburden Your Practice
Protect Your Equity
Reclaim Your Life
Partner with Dr. Joseph Dove’s network to eliminate administrative drag, relieve heavy debt service, and transition your practice on your terms while keeping full clinical autonomy.
Talk with a team that has been through a practice transition. No cost to you.
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The Core Value Proposition
Built to protect your time, your team, and your equity
A partner network designed around the economics of running a practice, not around adding another layer of management.
Debt & Overhead Relief
We restructure high-interest practice debt, eliminate CheckLine Reserves, and lower your monthly operational breakeven so the practice stops draining your personal income.
- High-interest practice loans restructured
- CheckLine Reserves eliminated
- Lower monthly breakeven and steadier cash flow
Collections & A/R Optimization
Trapped insurance claims get captured and worked to completion, and administrative collections come completely off the doctor's plate.
- Trapped insurance claims recovered
- A/R follow-up handled by the network
- No PPO billing friction on your desk
Tailored Exit & Partnership Models
Options range from an immediate full practice buyout to a partial equity partnership, each structured for long-term wealth preservation.
- Full buyout for owners ready to step back
- Partial equity partnership with clinical autonomy
- Wealth preservation built into the structure
On The News
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Our doctors are on the news talking about their experience helping people, the care they give their patients, and what it takes to keep a practice strong.
A Partnership Built on Trust, Growth, and Community Impact
Discover how two dentists scaled from one location to nine while maintaining their commitment to patient care and giving back.
Dr. Joseph Dove, DDS
Dr. Joseph Dove founded Dove Family Dentistry in 2006 with a vision to provide exceptional, compassionate dental care to his community. What started as a single practice has grown into nine thriving locations across the region.
Beyond his practice, Dr. Dove leads annual Jamaica mission trips, organizing dental professionals to provide care to underserved communities. His commitment to giving back exemplifies the values that drive his approach to both dentistry and partnership.
Today, Dr. Dove's practices serve over 20,000 patients annually and employ more than 75 team members, creating meaningful careers and lasting community impact.
Dr. Anthony Polk, DDS
Dr. Anthony Polk joined Dove Family Dentistry as a partner, bringing his expertise and dedication to patient-centered care. Together with Dr. Dove, he has helped build a multi-location practice that prioritizes both clinical excellence and team development.
Dr. Polk's partnership philosophy centers on sustainable growth that enhances quality of life. He's experienced firsthand how the right support structure can transform a dental practice from overwhelming to thriving, allowing dentists to focus on patient care while building something larger.
Dr. Polk is passionate about mentoring younger dentists and creating career pathways within the practice, ensuring that the team grows alongside the business.
Our Locations
Nine thriving practices serving communities across the region
New Location - Opening 2026
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Built Through Partnership
Each of these locations represents a collaborative growth journey. Through our partnership model, Dr. Dove and Dr. Polk have been able to expand access to quality dental care across the region while maintaining the clinical excellence and patient-centered approach that define Dove Family Dentistry. Support in operations, marketing, and practice management has enabled this growth from a single office to nine thriving locations, with more on the horizon.
Growth Journey
Two decades of sustainable, mission-driven expansion
20 years of steady growth, 75+ team members employed, and 20,000+ patients served annually.
Media & Press
Featured stories about our practice and team
WMC Local 24 / ABC Memphis
Dr.Dove working to increase diversity in workforce
Dr. Joseph Dove
WMC Local 24 / ABC Memphis
Dr.Dove working to increase diversity in workforce
Dr. Joseph Dove
WREG / Local 24
Local Memphis Live on Local 24 talking about the recent Jamaica Mission Trip
Dr. Joseph Dove
MSN
Nearly 20 Years of Smiles with Dove Family Dentistry
Dr. Biam
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Dental Excellence and Patient Care
Dr. McAuley
WREG
Dove Family Dentistry Offers Dental Hygiene Tips for a Healthier Smile
Hygienist Shannia Mosby
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Starting the New Year with a Healthy Smile
Dental Assistant Misael Roa-Chavez
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Why Dental Care Matters More Than You Think
Dr. Johnson
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Simple Steps for Stronger Smiles at Home
Dr. Robinson
Building a Practice That Gives Back
Dr. Dove leads annual Jamaica mission trips, organizing dental professionals to provide care to underserved communities. These trips embody the values of service and impact that drive everything we do.
Dr. Dove providing patient care
No cost, no commitment, no public listings
Every conversation and every document stays private. Nothing is listed, marketed, or shared without your written approval, and you can walk away at any point with no obligation.
HIPAA Compliant
Patient and practice records handled to HIPAA standards at every step.
No Cost to You
Talk it through with a team that has been through a practice transition, on us.
Tailored Equity Solutions
Structures built around your goals, your timeline, and your team.
Confidential Inquiry
Start a confidential conversation
Tell us where you are and what you are considering. We have been through a practice transition ourselves, so ask us anything. There is no cost to you, no listing, and nothing is shared without your approval.
- 1We review your practice privately, with no listing or public exposure.
- 2You get a call at the day and time you choose.
- 3You decide whether a partnership or an exit makes sense.
Dr. Joseph Dove’s Transition Team
Confidential requests are answered within one business day.
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