Dental practices are among the most sought-after businesses in healthcare. Individual dentists, small groups, and dental service organizations are all actively buying, and a well-run practice with loyal patients and a strong hygiene program commands serious attention. But practice sales have their own world of rules — patient records, provider contracts, and transition of care — and the broker who knows that world matters. We match you with one, free.
What Dental Practice Buyers Look For
Buyers start with collections history and payer mix — the balance of fee-for-service, PPO, and Medicaid patients changes how a practice is valued. They study the hygiene department’s strength, how much production depends on you personally versus associate dentists and hygienists, the condition of operatories and imaging equipment, and staff stability. A practice that runs well without the selling dentist in every room is the one buyers compete for.
What Affects Your Sale
Clean production and collections reports are essential — buyers and their lenders will reconcile them against tax returns. Long-term staff, a transferable lease in a good location, and a thoughtful transition plan (how long you’ll stay on, and how patients are introduced to the new dentist) all shape both price and how smoothly the deal closes.
How We Match You to the Right Broker
We research brokers on your behalf and send you a written report explaining our recommendation. We look for brokers who have sold businesses like yours before, with recent comparable sales, experience at your deal size, and a typical time-to-sell that fits your plans. We reply within 1 business day and send your recommendation within 3 business days. Then we introduce you personally — no obligation.
Selling a Dental Practice in a Specific Market?
Start with one of our busiest markets: Sell your dental practice in Dallas, TX
Common Questions From Practice Owners
Who buys dental practices?
Individual dentists looking for their first or second practice, multi-location groups, and dental service organizations (DSOs). Each buyer type offers a different structure and transition, and your broker will help you weigh them.
How is my patients’ information handled?
Patient records transfer under strict privacy rules as part of the practice sale, and sales are marketed confidentially — your patients and staff are not told by a listing. Your broker manages the process and the paperwork with healthcare counsel.
Will I need to work after the sale?
Most buyers want a transition period, and DSO deals often include an association period. Length and terms are negotiable and depend on your goals.