Dr. Tom Snyder is an expert on Dental Practice Transitions who has presented at the Hinman Dental Meeting, and the American Dental Association Conference.

Thomas Snyder, DMD, MBA

Director of Professional Practice Transitions

Dr. Tom Snyder is a nationally known speaker, author and consultant who has been advising dentists for more than 30 years in areas relating to dental practice transitions, strategic planning, and financial management. A frequent lecturer at national conferences, including the prestigious Hinman Dental Meeting, and the American Dental Association Conference, Dr. Snyder is known for his outstanding ability to simplify complex transitions topics, including practice valuation. His broad range of experience provides clients with a unique and comprehensive approach to solving problems.

Dr. Snyder received his DMD from the University of Pennsylvania's School of Dental Medicine and his MBA from The Wharton School of Business. He serves on the Editorial Boards of The New Dentist and Dental Entrepreneur magazines and is a featured columnist for The Dentist's Network, The New Dentist, and Dental Entrepreneur. He is President and a founding member of the National Association of Practice Brokers and is a member of the national Practice Valuation Study Group. He is on the faculty of the School of Dental Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania, and is a member of the Executive Committee of the Alumni Association of the University of Pennsylvania's School of Dental Medicine.

Charles Costa is head of The Snyder Group's Dental Practice Brokerage Division

Charles Costa

Director of Professional Practice Transitions

Charles Costa is the head of The Snyder Group's brokerage division, where his expertise in finance, contract negotiation and banking are invaluable to clients. Mr. Costa was an Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of a multi location, multi-specialty dental group practice for fifteen years and has diversified experience in business administration and dental practice sales and acquisitions. An expert in contract negotiation for dental transitions, he works with the majority of the firm's clients requesting contract template services and assists clients with lease negotiations and renewals. Mr. Costa's extensive expertise in commercial lending and as a former member of the board of directors of a regional bank allow him to provide guidance regarding obtaining loans for practice purchases, debt consolidation or start-ups. Mr. Costa is treasurer and a founding member of the National Association of Practice Brokers and a member of the national Practice Valuation Study Group.

Eugene Heller, DDS

National Director, Henry Schein Professional Practice Transitions

As the National Director of HSPPT since its inception in 1998, Dr. Eugene Heller has been providing transition consulting services for more than 20 years, and is a well-known national lecturer and industry expert on all aspects of dental practice transitions, including regional trends regarding practice valuation, associateships, co-ownership and partnership formation.

Donna Costa

As a key member of The Snyder Group transitions team, Donna often is the first point of contact for clients who need assistance and guidance with practice transitions. Her greatest asset is her keen intuition and ability to ask the right questions to advance clients toward their goals. She has 20 years experience in dental practice brokerage and confidently guides clients in finding the perfect buyer, or the perfect practice, with the utmost professionalism.

Donna began her dental industry career in the trenches of private practice, working her way to Operations Manager of a multi-location group general/specialty dental practice. Her expertise in daily operations, bottom line profits, and overall strategies for running a dental practice gives her special insight into our clients' needs.