Dental Practice Sales
Sell Your Dental Practice with Confidence
Dental practice transitions require specialized knowledge of patient retention, associate structures, and DSO deal terms. I guide dentists through every step — from valuation to closing — so you get the outcome you deserve.
Market Opportunity
Why Now Is the Right Time to Sell
Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) continue to consolidate the industry at an aggressive pace, and competition among buyers is pushing multiples higher. The post-pandemic patient backlog has boosted production numbers, making current financials attractive to acquirers. Additionally, a wave of baby-boomer dentists are nearing retirement, and those who sell while DSO demand is high will capture meaningfully better terms than those who wait for the market to cool. If your practice is associate-driven and producing strong EBITDA, you are in an ideal position to capitalize on today's market.
Valuation Overview
What Is Your Dental Practice Worth?
2.5x – 4x SDE (solo) · 5x – 8x EBITDA (multi-provider)
Solo practices where the owner is the primary producer trade on SDE. Multi-provider practices with associate leverage attract DSO buyers who pay EBITDA-based multiples — often significantly higher.
Buyer Criteria
What Buyers Look For in a Dental Practice
Associate-driven production (not 100% owner-dependent)
Diversified payer mix with healthy fee-for-service percentage
Modern equipment and digital imaging capabilities
Strong patient base with low attrition
Favorable lease terms with renewal options
Clean compliance history and organized patient records
Buyer Landscape
Who Buys Dental Practices?
Dental Service Organizations (DSOs)
DSOs acquire practices to build multi-location platforms. They pay top multiples for practices with associate-driven production and growth potential.
Associate Dentists
Associates looking to become owners, often financing through dental-specific SBA lenders or practice transition loans.
Private Equity Groups
PE firms backing dental platforms are actively seeking add-on acquisitions, particularly multi-location or specialty practices.
Ready to Explore Your Options?
Let's talk about your dental practice and what a sale could look like. I'll give you an honest assessment of value and walk you through the process.