How to Sell Your Dental Practice: A Complete Guide
Selling typically takes 12–18 months, with practices valued at roughly 3x–7x adjusted EBITDA and a median sale price near $1.2 million. Here's how to prepare, price, and find the right buyer.
Read article →Dental Practice Valuation: What's Your Practice Really Worth?
Most practices sell for 4–6x adjusted EBITDA (60–80% of annual collections), with goodwill making up 70–80% of total value. See which of the three valuation methods applies to you.
Read article →First-Time Buyer's Guide to Purchasing a Dental Practice
Most purchases are financed with an SBA 7(a) loan covering up to 90% of the price, and the process from offer to close usually takes 6–12 months. Here's the full roadmap.
Read article →5 Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Dental Practice
Starting too late, messy financials, skipping professional help, poor staff communication, and accepting the first offer cost sellers $150,000 or more on average. Here's how to avoid all five.
Read article →DSO vs Independent Sale: Which Is Right for You?
DSOs typically pay 4–8x EBITDA and close in 60–120 days, versus 3–5x and 6–12 months for independents — but often hold back 10–25% in earnouts. Compare both paths before you decide.
Read article →What Determines Your Practice's Value?
Your practice is typically worth 3–5x adjusted EBITDA or 55–85% of trailing collections, with a median solo general practice selling around $800,000. See what moves the number up or down.
Read article →Practice Transition Planning: A 12-Month Timeline
Sellers who plan 3–5 years ahead capture $300,000 or more in extra value versus those who don't prepare. Follow the month-by-month timeline from groundwork to closing.
Read article →Tax Implications of Selling Your Dental Practice
Goodwill (70–80% of practice value) is taxed at capital gains rates up to 20%, while equipment triggers ordinary-income recapture up to 37%. Planning 2–3 years ahead can help you keep 15–25% more after taxes.
Read article →Finding the Right Dental Practice Broker: The Complete 2024 Guide
Dental-specific brokers achieve 15–20% higher sale prices than general business brokers and close deals in around 90 days. Here's how to vet track record and commission structure before you sign.
Read article →Understanding Practice Acquisition Loans
Most purchases are financed with an SBA 7(a) loan covering up to 100% of the price at 6–9% interest over 10 years, often with no down payment required. Here's what lenders actually evaluate.
Read article →Essential Documents to Review Before Buying
Due diligence covers five areas — financial, legal, operational, clinical, and reputation — and typically takes 60–90 days. About 15% of deals fall through here; this checklist keeps yours on track.
Read article →How to Increase Your Practice Value Before Selling
Two years of systematic preparation typically adds 15–30% to a sale price — often $180,000 or more. Here are the improvements that move the needle most before you list.
Read article →2024 Dental Practice Market Outlook
Valuations have cooled 10–15% from their 2021–2022 peak but multiples still average 4.5x–6.5x EBITDA, with over 30% of U.S. practices now DSO-affiliated. Here's what's driving the market today.
Read article →Retirement Planning for Dentists: The Complete Guide
Your practice typically represents 30–60% of your total net worth at retirement, and the 25x rule means $200,000 a year in spending takes about $5 million in assets. Here's how to build the rest of the plan.
Read article →Staff Retention During Practice Sale
Keeping key staff through a sale preserves about 85% patient retention; losing an office manager post-close can cost $180,000 in practice value. Here's the communication timing and bonus structure that works.
Read article →The First-Time Buyer's Complete Guide to Purchasing a Dental Practice
About 80% of new practice startups report flat or negative profit in their first 18 months, while a typical acquisition can generate $200,000–$350,000 in owner income in year one. Here's the full playbook.
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