How Much Is My Dental Practice Worth?
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£3.4m – £3.8m
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How are dental practices typically valued?
Dental practices are valued using a multiple of adjusted earnings (EBITDA), which measures the practice's operating profit after removing owner-specific costs and one-off expenses. If you are an owner-operator, your EBITDA will be adjusted to reflect what it would cost to replace you with a salaried associate or practice manager, so that a buyer can see the true profitability of the business under new ownership. For practices with an NHS contract, the number of Units of Dental Activity (UDAs) and the value per UDA also play a significant role in the valuation, particularly in determining how attractive the contract is to incoming buyers.
What multiples do dental practices sell for?
EBITDA multiples in the UK dental sector currently range from around 6x to 10x, depending on the nature of the practice and the quality of its earnings. Smaller, single-surgery practices at the lower end of the market will typically sit towards the bottom of that range, while larger multi-surgery practices with a strong private or mixed revenue profile can achieve significantly more. Corporate and PE-backed buyers have been known to pay at the upper end for practices that fit their acquisition criteria, particularly those with multiple associates already generating revenue. Where your practice falls within the range depends on factors including your revenue mix, the number of surgeries, how dependent the practice is on you, and your location.
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An online calculator is a useful starting point. Speak with our team to understand what your dental could realistically achieve.
Common questions about dental business valuations
Yes, and usually positively. Multi-site dental groups have historically attracted higher multiples because they offer scale, reduce key-person risk, and appeal to corporate and PE-backed buyers who are building platforms. That said, recent market data suggests the gap between single-site and group valuations has narrowed somewhat, with strong standalone practices now achieving comparable multiples to smaller groups, particularly where the standalone practice has a well-developed associate model and strong private revenue.
Most dental practice sales take between six and twelve months from initial valuation to completion, though more complex transactions involving groups or large NHS contracts can take longer. The process involves due diligence on your financials, patient records, CQC history, staff contracts, associate agreements, and property or lease arrangements. Nearly all transactions require a handover period, during which the selling principal remains in the practice to support continuity. This is typically between one and three years, depending on the size of the practice and the buyer's requirements. Having well-organised records and a clean compliance position will help the process move more efficiently.
An online valuation gives you a useful starting point based on current market multiples and the key characteristics of your practice. It will not capture everything, such as the quality of your patient base, the specifics of your NHS contract, or the condition of your equipment and premises. If the range looks promising, a confidential conversation about your specific circumstances will give you a much clearer picture of what your practice could achieve.