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Sell My Dental Practice
Sell your dental practice with specialist support and no upfront fees. We reach serious sector buyers — from solo practitioners to corporate dental groups — and only charge a success fee when your practice successfully sells.
How to Value Your Dental Practice
Dental practices are typically valued at 4x–7x EBITDA, with NHS contract value being a major driver. The UDA (Unit of Dental Activity) value, private fee income, chair count, location, list size and CQC registration all affect the multiple. Practices with a strong private mix often achieve the highest valuations.
Listed Across All 5 Major UK Platforms
Your dental practice listing is advertised simultaneously on BusinessesForSale.com, Rightbiz, Daltons Business, Business Sale Report and Bizsale.co.uk — the UK's five biggest business-for-sale marketplaces, collectively reaching hundreds of thousands of registered buyers.
Professional Information Memorandum
Every listing includes a professionally written Information Memorandum — a detailed document presenting your dental practice to prospective buyers. It covers your trading history, financials, operations and growth potential.
NDA Protection on Every Enquiry
Every buyer must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement before receiving any details about your dental practice. Your identity, location and financial information remain completely confidential until you choose to reveal them.
No Upfront Fees — Ever
Listing your dental practice is completely free. There are no upfront fees, no listing fees, no marketing fees and no monthly charges. You only pay our success fee when your business successfully completes.
Experienced UK Business Brokers
Our team are experienced business brokers who have sold businesses across every sector and every region of the UK. We guide you through every stage — from valuation and listing, to buyer qualification, negotiation and completion.
Key Value Drivers
- Strong NHS UDA value and contract income
- High private fee percentage (private > 40% significantly increases value)
- CQC registered with Good or Outstanding rating
- Multiple surgeries and high throughput capacity
- Stable, experienced associate dentist team
- Modern equipment — digital X-ray, iTero/3D scanning
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Not confirming whether the NHS contract is transferable before listing
- Presenting gross turnover without separating lab fees and associate payments
- Listing without a registered manager or compliance co-ordinator in place
- Not disclosing CQC inspection history or outstanding notices
- Failing to account for deferred capitation treatment plans in the valuation
Who Buys This Type of Business?
Dental practice buyers include experienced associate dentists buying their first practice, dental corporates (Bupa, Portman, Rodericks) expanding their estate, private equity-backed dental groups, and overseas-qualified dentists registered with the GDC. NHS practices attract a broader buyer pool; high private-mix practices attract premium corporate interest.
UK Market Demand
The UK dental market is experiencing strong consolidation by corporate groups. Independent practices are in high demand. Practices with 3,000+ UDAs and a growing private mix attract multiple competitive offers. The market for well-run NHS and mixed practices is exceptionally active.
Common Questions
Can I sell my NHS dental contract?
NHS dental contracts are not transferable as standalone assets. When you sell your dental practice, NHS England must approve the change of ownership. The buyer must be a registered dentist or body corporate. The process is handled alongside the CQC change of ownership.
How long does it take to sell a dental practice?
Typically 12–18 months due to NHS approval, CQC change of ownership, and the complexity of dental lease/property arrangements. Starting the process early and having all CQC documentation in order significantly speeds things up.
Do associates transfer with the sale of a dental practice?
Associates are self-employed and do not transfer under TUPE. However, associate agreements are key to buyer confidence — most buyers want to see signed, up-to-date associate contracts confirming the associates will continue. Early conversations with your team are essential.
How do NHS UDAs affect the value of my dental practice?
NHS UDA income provides predictable, government-backed revenue. Each UDA is typically valued at £30–£50 depending on the number contracted, the NHS contract value and the conversion rate. A practice delivering 5,000 UDAs per year provides a solid valuation baseline.
Should I grow my private income before selling my dental practice?
Yes — increasing your private fee income before listing can significantly increase your practice value. Even moving from 20% to 40% private income can add 1–2 turns to the EBITDA multiple. Consider this at least 12–18 months before your target exit date.
What is the success fee?
Our success fee is only payable when contracts exchange and your sale successfully completes. There are no upfront fees, no listing fees and no monthly charges. Contact us for our current fee structure.
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