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Get My Free ValuationSelling a dental practice is one of the most important financial decisions you'll make. Whether you're planning for retirement, relocating, or exploring new opportunities, having the right team and timeline makes all the difference. Here's what the process looks like.
Understand what your practice is worth based on collections, profitability, patient base, and market demand. We provide free, confidential valuations.
Organize financials, update equipment records, secure your lease, and document systems. A well-prepared practice sells faster and for more.
Your practice is marketed to qualified buyers through our network and partner brokerages — without revealing your identity until an NDA is signed.
Review offers, negotiate terms, complete due diligence, and transition the practice to the new owner. Your broker guides every step.
Dental practice valuations are typically based on a percentage of annual collections, adjusted for profitability, location, patient demographics, and growth potential. General dentistry practices usually sell for 60–80% of collections, while specialty practices like orthodontics and oral surgery can command 70–90%+.
Factors that increase value include a strong active patient base, modern technology (CBCT, digital scanners), favorable lease terms, and consistent revenue growth. Practices in high-demand markets — California, Texas, Florida, and the Northeast — tend to sell at higher multiples.
Browse current listings to see what comparable practices are asking, or learn about the buying process if you're on the other side of the transaction.
Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) are increasingly active acquirers, often offering higher upfront valuations. However, DSO deals frequently require a post-sale employment period and may change the practice's culture. Private buyers — typically associate dentists stepping into ownership — offer more flexibility in deal structure and transition planning.
The right choice depends on your financial goals, retirement timeline, and how important it is to you that the practice maintains its identity. An experienced dental practice broker can help you evaluate both paths.
Dental practice valuations typically range from 60% to 85% of annual collections, depending on practice type, location, profitability, and patient base. Specialty practices like orthodontics and oral surgery often command higher multiples. Get a free valuation from our team.
The average dental practice sale takes 6 to 12 months from listing to close. Practices in high-demand markets with strong financials and a well-managed transition plan can sell faster. Working with an experienced broker can significantly shorten the timeline.
Both options have advantages. DSOs often pay higher upfront multiples and offer structured transitions, but may require you to stay on as an associate. Private buyers typically offer more flexibility in deal structure and transition terms.
Key documents include 3-5 years of tax returns and financial statements, a current profit & loss statement, patient demographics, equipment inventory, lease agreements, staff information, and insurance panel details.
Focus on growing collections, maintaining a strong active patient base, investing in modern technology, securing a favorable lease, documenting systems and procedures, and keeping clean financial records. Start preparing 2-3 years before your target sale date.