What is the average sale price of a dental practice?

General dental practices sell for 65-85% of annual gross collections in private transactions, with most deals clustering 70-80%. For a $900,000 practice, that is $585,000-$765,000. Specialty practices sell at 80-100% of collections. DSO acquisitions are priced on EBITDA at 3.5-5.5x for single-location deals, often equivalent to 90-130% of collections.

How long does a dental practice transaction take?

Private sales close in 60-180 days from signed Letter of Intent. DSO transactions take 90-180 days due to corporate due diligence. Associate partnership buy-ins typically span 1-3 years of structured equity transition. Add 30-90 days for pre-LOI marketing and buyer identification.

Should I use a broker to sell my dental practice?

Brokers handle roughly 70% of dental transactions and typically charge 8-10% of sale price, paid by the seller. For practices valued above $500,000, brokers almost always recover their commission through better pricing and deal structure. For smaller practices with known private-buyer options, direct sale can net more after fees.

What financing is available for buying a dental practice?

100% financing is widely available from dental-specific lenders (Bank of America Practice Solutions, Provide, Panacea Financial, TD Bank) and from SBA 7(a) loans up to $5 million at 10-year terms. Annual debt service should stay under 10-12% of practice gross collections for comfortable cash flow.

How do I maximize the value of my practice before selling?

Start 3-5 years before target sale. Build hygiene revenue to 28-33% of collections, reduce PPO concentration to 50-60%, document systems to reduce owner dependency, update equipment and technology, and normalize financials for add-back clarity. These five actions consistently move multiples 15-30% on the same underlying practice.

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