Dental practice valuation estimator
A quick, rule-of-thumb value range for your practice using the two methods brokers start with: a multiple of collections and a multiple of earnings.
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These are rules of thumb, not appraisals. The multiples below are ranges commonly quoted by dental practice brokers; we have not verified them against closed-transaction data. Location, payer mix, patient base, lease terms, equipment, and staff stability all move real sale prices. Get a formal valuation from a qualified broker or appraiser before any decision.
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How the estimate works
Brokers usually start with two quick methods and then adjust for everything specific to your practice.
| Practice type | Multiple of collections | Multiple of EBITDA |
|---|---|---|
| Solo general practice | 0.65–0.85× | 2.5–4.0× |
| Group general practice | 0.80–1.20× | 3.5–6.0× |
| Specialty | 0.70–1.10× | 3.0–5.5× |
| Multi-location group | 0.90–1.40× | 5.0–8.0× |
The earnings method is the one buyers and lenders lean on, because it prices what the practice actually earns after paying for the dentistry. That's why it needs adjusted earnings rather than your take-home pay: an owner who both treats patients and owns the business is paid for both, and only the ownership share is for sale.
Basis: rule-of-thumb multiples as commonly quoted by dental practice brokers. Not verified transaction data. Not investment, legal, or tax advice.