Smooth Practice Transitions: Your Ultimate Guide to Success

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on practice transitions – the ultimate resource for dentists looking to navigate the intricate process of buying or selling a dental practice. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner ready to retire or a dental professional eager to embark on a new chapter, understanding the ins and outs of practice transitions is crucial for a successful outcome.

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General Dental Practice Sales Information and FAQs

In this guide, we’ll provide you with a step-by-step breakdown of each stage of the process, demystify industry jargon such as SDC (Seller’s Discretionary Earnings) and EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization), and address the most frequently asked questions that arise during practice transitions. By the end, you’ll have a clear understanding of what it takes to achieve a seamless and profitable practice transition.

Why You Need a Full Service Dental Practice Broker

Are you looking for a reliable and experienced dental practice broker in California to help with selling a dental office? Look no further!

Our full-service dental practice brokerage firm specializes in transitions in the Southern California region. We have the expertise to help you make the right move with your dental practice. With our experienced staff and comprehensive services, we can provide you with the guidance and support you need throughout the process.

Our team is dedicated to helping you get the best value for your practice and ensuring a smooth transition. We use our knowledge of the market and our in-depth evaluation process to provide you with a comprehensive assessment of your practice. We also provide personalized support throughout the process to answer your questions and provide guidance when needed.

Our commitment to our clients is to ensure that your transition is as stress-free as possible. With our expertise and comprehensive services, we can provide you with the confidence and peace of mind that your practice transition will be a success. Contact us today to get started!

Dental Practice Transition Process

1. Practice Evaluation
2. Negotiation
3. Legal
4. Financing
5. Closing
A thorough evaluation of the practice’s financial, operational, and marketing performance is conducted. This includes meeting a First Choice Practice Sales Agent at the office you are interested in.
The sale price is negotiated through a broker and the terms of the sale are established.
The broker prepares any necessary legal documents for you to sign.
If financing is required, the broker can assist with financing options to cover the purchase price.
The sale is finalized through third-party escrow services and the new owner takes possession of the practice.

Why is it Best to have a Dual Representation Broker?

Having a broker who represents both the buyer and seller in a dental practice sale can help ensure a successful and fair transaction. A broker who is familiar with both the buyer’s and seller’s needs can help facilitate negotiations and provide objective advice on the best course of action. This can help ensure that the sale is completed quickly and smoothly, and that both parties receive a fair outcome.

What is EBITDA and How is it Calculated?

EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) is a measure of a dental practice’s profitability. To calculate EBITDA, subtract the practice’s expenses (including salaries and overhead) from its total revenue. The remaining amount is EBITDA.

What does SDC mean in relation to a Dental Practice Sales?

SDC stands for Seller Discretionary Cash Flow. It is a measure of a dental practice’s profitability that takes into account the owner’s discretionary expenses, such as taxes, debt payments, and owner’s salary. To calculate SDC, subtract the practice’s expenses (including salaries and overhead) from its total revenue, and then subtract the owner’s discretionary expenses. The remaining amount is SDC.

Dental Practice Buyer's Information and FAQs

Featured Dental Practices For Sale

We provide personalized support throughout the process to answer your questions and provide guidance. Our knowledge of the market and in-depth evaluation process provide you with a comprehensive practice assessment.

  • 25 – 236 Sherman Oaks
    $ 85,000
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    Sherman Oaks Dental Practice Sale SUBLEASE OR BUY CHARTS! ALL INSURANCES! PART-TIME PRACTICE! 2…

    # : 1,600 sq. ft. # of OPS : 5 # of X-Rays : 3 # of Chairs : 5 Patient Profile : hmo / ppo / cash / medical Practice Type : General Sub Lease
  • 25 – 288 Alhambra
    $ 129,000
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    25 – 288 Alhambra
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    Alhambra Dental Practice Sale EXCELLENT RETAIL STOREFRONT! PART-TIME PRACTICE! LOTS OF CASH! GREAT PARKING…

    # : 1,000 sq. ft. # of OPS : 3 # of X-Rays : 1 # of Chairs : 2 Patient Profile : ppo / cash / medical Practice Type : General
  • 25 – 391 Upland
    $ 149,000
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    25 – 391 Upland
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    Upland Dental Practice Sale NEWLY REMODELED! BUSY RETAIL LOCATION! SELLER HAD TO CLOSE DUE…

    # : 1,200 sq. ft. # of OPS : 4 # of X-Rays : 1 # of Chairs : 3 Practice Type : Leasehold
  • 25 – 218 Lakewood
    $ 229,000
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    25 – 218 Lakewood
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    Lakewood Dental Office Sale LARGE, GROCERY ANCHORED RETAIL! ORIGINAL OWNER RETIRING! ONLY PPO! 32+…

    # : 1,600 sq. ft. # of OPS : 5+2 # of X-Rays : 1 # of Chairs : 3 Patient Profile : ppo / cash Practice Type : General
  • 25 – 589 Laguna Hills
    $ 370,000
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    25 – 589 Laguna Hills
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    Laguna Hills Dental Practice Sale BUSY RETAIL CENTER! WELL-KEPT PRACTICE IN GREAT DEMOGRAPHICS! STEADY…

    # : 1,400 sq. ft. # of OPS : 5 # of X-Rays : 1 # of Chairs : 4 Patient Profile : ppo / cash / medical Practice Type : General
  • 25 – 224 North Hollywood
    $ 750,000
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    25 – 224 North Hollywood
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    North Hollywood Dental Practice Sale CORNER LOCATION! PART-TIME PRACTICE COLLECTING $800K! GREAT AREA FOR…

    # : 1,900 sq. ft. # of OPS : 5 # of X-Rays : 3 # of Chairs : 5 Patient Profile : ppo / cash / medical Practice Type : General
  • 25 – 567 Tustin
    $ 179,000
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    25 – 567 Tustin
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    Tustin Dental Practice Sale SELLER OUTGREW IN 10 YEARS! RELOCATING TO NEW 8 OP…

    # : 1,500 sq. ft. # of OPS : 5 # of X-Rays : 3 # of Chairs : 5 Practice Type : Leaseholds
  • 25 – 242 Bell
    $ 1,000,000
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    25 – 242 Bell
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    Bell Dental Practice Sale STREETSIDE BUILDING WITH MONUMENT SIGNAGE! GATED PARKING! ENDLESS PATIENTS IN…

    # : 2,500 sq. ft. # of OPS : 6 # of X-Rays : 2 # of Chairs : 6 Patient Profile : ppo / cash / medical Practice Type : General
  • 25 – 290 Shadow Hills Sun Valley
    $ 950,000
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    25 – 290 Shadow Hills Sun Valley
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    Shadow Hills Sun Valley Dental Practice Sale NEW PEDO PRACTICE! GROCERY ANCHORED LOCATION! HIGH…

    # : 1,800 sq. ft. # of OPS : 5 # of X-Rays : 2 # of Chairs : 5 Patient Profile : ppo / cash / medical Practice Type : Pediatric
  • 25 – 274 Chatsworth
    $ 359,000
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    25 – 274 Chatsworth
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    Chatsworth Dental Practice Sale STREETSIDE LOCATION WITH HUGE MONUMENT SIGN! 100% ASSOCIATE RUN! GREAT…

    # : 1,000 sq. ft. # of OPS : 3 # of X-Rays : 2 # of Chairs : 3 Patient Profile : ppo / cash Practice Type : General
  • 25 – 260 Bellflower
    $ 995,000
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    25 – 260 Bellflower
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    Bellflower Dental Office Sale STREETSIDE! HUGE MONUMENT SIGN! RELOCATED IN 2022 TO BRAND NEW…

    # : 1,440 sq. ft. # of OPS : 4 # of X-Rays : 2 # of Chairs : 4 Patient Profile : ppo / cash / medical Practice Type : General
  • 25 – 388 Riverside
    $ 1,490,000
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    25 – 388 Riverside
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    Riverside Dental Practice Sale BEST AREA OF RIVERSIDE! BUSY RETAIL! EXCELLENT DENTAL SPACE! REMODELED!…

    # : 3,000 sq. ft. # of OPS : 7 # of X-Rays : 1 # of Chairs : 6 Patient Profile : ppo / cash / medical Practice Type : General
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Dental Practice Seller's Information and FAQs

Dental Practice Evaluations

Dental practice evaluations typically involve a thorough review of the practice’s financials, including cash flow, profitability, and patient base. The evaluation also takes into account the practice’s location, equipment, and other assets. The evaluation may include a physical inspection of the practice and an analysis of the practice’s marketing and operational effectiveness. Finally, an evaluation may also consider the practice’s potential for growth and its competitive position in the market.

How to Maximize Your Dental Practice Sales Price

1. Perform a Thorough Evaluation
2. Invest in Upgrades
3. Market the Practice
4. Negotiate Strategically
A thorough evaluation of the practice’s financials, operations, and marketing performance will help determine the true value of the practice. Working with a Full-Service Practice Broker helps dentists determine a value.
Investing in upgrades to the practice’s facilities, equipment, and technology can increase the practice’s value. It is essential to speaking with a Practice Brokerto help your practice realize these investments.
An effective marketing strategy can help attract more interested buyers and generate more offers. Partnering with the right Dental Broker is essential to marketing the practice. At First Choice Practice Sales, we personally meet each dentist at your office.
A skilled Practice Broker can help maximize the sale price by strategically negotiating the terms of the sale.

The best time to sell a dental practice typically depends on the market conditions and the current state of the practice. Generally speaking, the market is most favorable when there is a high demand for dental practices and there are a limited number of practices for sale. In addition, practices that are well-established, profitable, and have a steady patient base are more likely to achieve the highest sale price. Speak with a First Choice Practice Sales Broker for a Free Practice Evaluation to understand your practice’ value.

Recently Sold Dental Practices

We provide personalized support throughout the process to answer your questions and provide guidance. Our knowledge of the market and in-depth evaluation process provide you with a comprehensive practice assessment.

  • 25 – 235 Azusa
    $ 79,000
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    25 – 235 Azusa
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    Azusa Dental Practice Sale Closed Escrow 05 23 2025 BUSY STRIP CENTER! LOW RENT!…

    # : 1,150 sq. ft. # of OPS : 4 # of X-Rays : 2 # of Chairs : 3 Practice Type : Leaseholds
  • 25 – 373 Upland
    $ 129,000
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    25 – 373 Upland
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    Upland Dental Practice Sale Closed Escrow 04 30 2025! BUSY STRIP CENTER! LOW RENT!…

    # : 1,100 sq. ft. # of OPS : 3 # of X-Rays : 1 # of Chairs : 3 Patient Profile : ppo / cash / medical Practice Type : Leaseholds
  • 25 – 216 Whittier
    $ 250,000
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    25 – 216 Whittier
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    Whittier Dental Practice Sale Closed Escrow 04 28 2025! BUSY STRIP CENTER ON MAJOR…

    # : 2,000 sq. ft. # of OPS : 5 # of X-Rays : 1 # of Chairs : 5 Patient Profile : ppo / cash / medical Practice Type : General
  • 25 – 510 Santa Ana
    $ 169,000
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    25 – 510 Santa Ana
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    Santa Ana Dental Practice Sale Closed Escrow 02 14 2025! BUSY STRIP CENTER! MAJOR…

    # : 1,200 sq. ft. # of OPS : 4 # of X-Rays : 2 # of Chairs : 4 Practice Type : Leaseholds
  • 24 – 447 Carlsbad
    $ 1,150,000
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    24 – 447 Carlsbad
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    Carlsbad Dental Practice Sale Closed Escrow 05 30 2025 100% ASSOCIATE RUN! $8,000+ CAP!…

    # : 3,500 sq. ft. # of OPS : 10 # of X-Rays : 1 # of Chairs : 8 Patient Profile : hmo / ppo / cash Practice Type : General
  • 24 – 234 Southgate
    $ 199,000
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    Southgate Dental Clinic Sale Closed Escrow 05 30 2025 STREETSIDE LOCATION! 25 - 35…

    # : 1,650 sq. ft. # of OPS : 5 # of X-Rays : 2 # of Chairs : 4 Patient Profile : ppo / cash Practice Type : General
  • 24 – 528 Mission Viejo
    $ 189,000
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    24 – 528 Mission Viejo
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    Mission Viejo Dental Practice Sale CLOSED ESCROW 05 02 2025! SELLER MERGING PRACTICE! GREAT…

    # : 1,100 sq. ft. # of OPS : 4 # of X-Rays : 3 # of Chairs : 4 Practice Type : Leasehold
  • 24 – 540 La Palma
    $ 195,000
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    24 – 540 La Palma
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    La Palma Dental Practice Sale Closed Escrow 01 02 2025! ORIGINAL OWNER! 30+ YEARS…

    # : 1,200 sq. ft. # of OPS : 4 # of X-Rays : 2 # of Chairs : 4 Patient Profile : ppo / cash Practice Type : General
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Talk With A Broker

We are committed to helping you discover the right opportunity for the right price that fits your unique need. We will assist you in every aspect of the purchasing process: from searching for the right practice to referrals for financing to practice evaluation to the close of escrow.

You are in good hands with First Choice Practice Sales.

    Call 949-548-4559 or email sales@firstchoicedds.com today!

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