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Browse All ListingsBuying a dental practice is a major investment — and one of the best paths to practice ownership. Whether you're a new graduate or an experienced associate, here's how the acquisition process works.
Browse practices by state, city, type, and price. Compare financials, patient counts, and operatories across every major brokerage in one place.
Connect with dental-specific lenders and get pre-qualified for a practice-acquisition loan. Knowing your budget before you start makes the search much more focused.
Sign an NDA with the listing broker to access full financials, patient records, and practice details. Review everything with your accountant and attorney.
Finalize the purchase agreement, secure financing, and plan the transition. Most sellers offer a transition period to introduce you to patients and staff.
Most dental practice acquisitions are financed through banks and specialty dental lenders, which offer favorable terms for healthcare professionals. These loans typically cover up to 90% of the purchase price with 10-year repayment terms and competitive rates, because dental practices rarely default.
Lenders evaluate the practice's cash flow and your debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) — the ratio of the practice's net income to annual loan payments. Most lenders want to see a DSCR of 1.25 or higher. Each listing on our site includes an estimated monthly payment to help you assess affordability.
Other financing options include conventional bank loans, seller financing (where the seller carries a portion of the note), and specialized dental lenders that focus exclusively on healthcare practice acquisitions.
Before buying a dental practice, thorough due diligence protects your investment. Here's what to review:
Most dental practice acquisitions are financed through banks and specialty dental lenders, which routinely offer up to 90% loan-to-value with 10-year terms because dental practices rarely default. Seller financing is sometimes part of the mix too.
Key items include: 3-5 years of financials, patient demographics and retention, equipment condition, lease terms, staff roles and compensation, insurance panels, and the local competitive landscape.
There's no reliable rule of thumb. A practice is worth its profit — what's left after a fair dentist salary plus staff, lease, and lab — not a percentage of collections. Two practices with identical collections can be worth very different amounts. Each listing here carries the price set by the seller's own broker, and you confirm the numbers yourself in due diligence.
Buying an existing practice offers immediate cash flow, an established patient base, and trained staff. Startups take 2-3 years to reach profitability but offer complete control. Most brokers recommend acquisition for first-time buyers.