Dental Practice Market Report
The dental transaction market moves faster than most sellers realize. Multiples shift quarterly. Buyer appetite rotates between specialties and geographies. DSO consolidation accelerates and slows based on private equity capital flows. The market report synthesizes what's actually happening right now, drawn from SellPracticeNow listing activity, public DSO transaction data, and lender feedback.
What's in the Current Report
National valuation multiples by specialty and practice size, updated quarterly. DSO activity index tracking which platforms are most active and in which regions. Buyer demand signals by state — where listings are clearing fast versus sitting. Interest rate impact on SBA and conventional practice loans, and how that's flowing through to offer sizes. Specialty spotlights covering orthodontics, oral surgery, pediatric, periodontics, endodontics, and general dentistry.
Why This Matters If You're Selling in the Next Two Years
Timing a sale matters. A practice listed in a rising-multiple market can close 10% to 15% higher than the same practice listed eighteen months earlier or later. Knowing where your specialty and region sit in the cycle tells you whether to list now, prepare quietly for twelve months, or accelerate if the window is closing.
The report is free, updated each quarter, and written for sellers — not for DSOs or private equity firms. The goal is to give you the same market visibility that sophisticated buyers already have.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often is the report updated?
Quarterly. The next update publishes at the start of the following quarter.
Where does the data come from?
Three sources: SellPracticeNow listing and transaction activity across all 50 states, publicly disclosed DSO and PE transaction filings, and structured interviews with practice lenders and transition consultants. Methodology is included in the report.
Do I need to give my email to read it?
The current quarter's summary is open. Full historical data and specialty deep-dives require a free account.
Is this neutral, or are you pushing a point of view?
It's written for sellers. That means we call out when DSO offers look weaker than advertised, when lender conditions are tightening, and when buyer demand in a specialty is soft — things DSO-produced market reports rarely acknowledge.
Can I get an alert when a new report publishes?
Yes, with a free account.
Do you cover specialty practices separately from general?
Yes. Ortho, oral surgery, pedo, perio, and endo each get dedicated sections with their own multiples, buyer pools, and DSO activity.