Dental Practice Benchmarks, Oregon
Dental Practice Benchmarks — Oregon
Operating a dental practice in Oregon comes with unique economic factors. Here are the key benchmarks Oregon practice owners should track.
Overhead Ratios
The national average overhead for a general dental practice runs 58–62% of collections. Key cost categories:
- Staffing: 25–28% of collections
- Dental supplies: 5–6%
- Lab fees: 8–10%
- Facility & occupancy: 5–7%
Associate Compensation
Associate dentists in the U.S. typically earn $140,000–$180,000 on a base salary, or 28–33% of personal collections under a production-based model. Compensation varies by market density, specialty mix, and insurance participation.
Practice Valuation
Solo general practices are commonly valued at 65–85% of annual collections, or roughly 4–6× EBITDA. DSO platform acquisitions trade at 8–14× EBITDA depending on scale, geography, and growth trajectory.
Staffing Benchmarks
| Role | Hourly Range |
|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $38–$52/hr |
| Dental Assistant | $18–$25/hr |
| Front Desk / Admin | $16–$22/hr |
Revenue Benchmarks
- Solo GP practice: $700K–$1.2M annually
- Multi-provider practice: $1.5M–$3M+
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