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Dental Practice Sales & Acquisitions | UK's Leading Dental Broker
Expert support for buying and selling dental practices across the UK. Founded in 2020, we've completed over 100+ practice sales annually.
About Retiring Dentist
Looking to buy a dental practice or sell your existing one? Retiring Dentist is the UK's leading specialist dental broker, helping dentists navigate practice acquisitions and sales.
We support retiring dentists through every step of selling their practice, from initial valuation to securing the highest possible price. For buyers, we connect you with practices that match your criteria and help secure the finance needed to complete your deal.
Dental Practice Valuations
Dental practice valuations determine what your practice is worth today. Most practices are valued based on what a buyer is willing to pay, which depends on the opportunity they see and potential profit post-acquisition.
Valuations use an EBITDA score (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization). While it sounds complex, getting your EBITDA rating is straightforward:
- Provide your most recent accounts
- Complete a quick 10-minute form
- Have a 40-minute phone consultation
That's all it takes to discover what price your business could fetch.
Pre-Sale Practice Preparation
You don't need to be at retirement stage to benefit from our services. We can help even if you're years away from selling.
Knowing your practice value now helps you create an action plan to improve it. When you're ready to sell, you'll command a premium price.
We're one of the only specialist dental practice acquisition agents using a bespoke marketing approach. We contact specific buyers who fit your criteria, rather than just listing your practice publicly.
Our network includes the largest dental corporates, smaller groups, ambitious practice owners, and associates looking to buy their first practice. We manage the entire acquisition process from start to finish.
Why Choose Retiring Dentist?
As the largest specialist dental broker in the UK, we complete over 100 dental practice sales each year. This experience positions us perfectly to guide both buyers and sellers.
Our services include:
- Expert due diligence guidance
- Help avoiding common pitfalls and mistakes
- Paperwork completion and checking
- Connections to sector specialists (solicitors, financiers, accountants)
We work quickly and are always contactable. If something doesn't seem right or you need more information, we're always on hand to help.
Services for Dental Practice Buyers
Whether you're buying your first practice or building a dental group empire, we can help.
We have the largest selection of dental practices for sale listed, including NHS, private, and mixed practices. Our connections include practices ranking in the top 30 dental groups in the UK, as well as smaller practices matching specific criteria.
Due Diligence Support
We help you complete a thorough due diligence process so sales don't fall through at the last minute. This involves examining everything - from accounting books to the physical premises.
We can also introduce you to specialist dental lawyers who know the right questions to ask, helping you assess the business and plan for growth.
Retiring Dentist Information Hub 2026
We've compiled Information based on some of the most common questions we get asked.
EBITDA stands for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization. It's a key metric used in dental practice valuations to determine what a buyer is willing to pay for a practice. You can find out your EBITDA rating in three simple steps: provide your most recent accounts, fill out a 10-minute form, and have a 40-minute phone consultation.
The CQC (Care Quality Commission) is the independent regulator of health and social care in England. They monitor, inspect and regulate services to ensure they meet fundamental standards of quality and safety.
Dental practice valuations determine what your practice is worth today. Most practices are valued based on what a buyer is willing to pay, which depends on the opportunity they see and potential profit post-acquisition. Valuations are based on deriving an EBITDA score.
Entrepreneurs Relief (now called Business Asset Disposal Relief) is a UK tax relief that can reduce the Capital Gains Tax you pay when you sell or dispose of your business. It can reduce the rate from 20% to 10% on qualifying gains.
Buyers typically need a deposit of at least 10% when buying a dental practice, with the remainder financed from a bank. We can help you assess your loan application, check your financial track record, and gauge your ability to repay the loan to secure additional finance quickly.
Selling an inherited dental practice requires specialist guidance. We can help you navigate the acquisition process, value the practice, and connect you with qualified buyers. We manage the entire process from start to finish, including due diligence and paperwork.