Sell your dental practice on your own terms.
Selling a dental practice means preparing clean accounts, agreeing how the NHS contract will transfer, and running a confidential process with several qualified buyers so the price is tested competitively. Practices and groups with £1M to £3M of defended EBITDA typically achieve
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Dental Practice M&A Advisory | UK and US
You deserve to know what your practice is worth, who is buying, and how to negotiate from a position of strength for the best outcome for you, your associates, and your team.
"Will I get the valuation I deserve?"
Deferred payments, earnout conditions tied to revenue targets or UDA delivery you cannot control post-sale, and clawback clauses that reduce the final figure. Without competing offers, buyers anchor low.
"Will my associates be looked after?"
Will the buyer overload chair time, cut associate percentages, and lose the dentists who built your patient base? The wrong acquirer can undo years of trust with your team overnight.
"What if I pick the wrong buyer?"
They chase volume over quality. Patient satisfaction drops. CQC compliance slips. You are stuck on an earnout watching the practice you built lose its reputation.
Before You Speak to Anyone
You have probably been approached. DSOs, PE funds, corporate groups. But you have no idea who is serious, who has the capital, and who will waste your time.
Without competing offers, there is no leverage. The buyer sets the pace, anchors low, and waits.
Some of the Serial Acquirers in the
These are a handful of the DSOs, PE-backed dental groups, and corporate consolidators currently acquiring dental practices in the UK and US. Our network includes over 13,000 registered acquirers with defined search criteria.
+ 13,000 more registered acquirers with defined search criteria
8 buyers got in touch with the help of their tech. We ended up completing the sale in 32 days to a serial acquirer.
I could not have asked for better support. They found the perfect buyer and secured terms that exceeded my expectations.
The team guided me through every step. I felt completely supported from first call to completion. I then referred my friend Jennifer, who also sold her company with them.
We Only Work in Your Sector
We focus exclusively on building services, facilities management, and healthcare. In dental, that means knowing Portman's acquisition criteria, understanding NHS UDA contract impacts on valuation, the difference between single-site and multi-site practices, and how associate retention affects buyer interest. Generalist advisors cannot match this depth.
You Will Have Multiple Offers
We do not find you one buyer. We create a competitive process with multiple qualified offers on the table at the same time. That gives you the power to choose not just the best price, but the best terms, the best cultural fit, and the best outcome for your team.
We Qualify Buyers Before They Meet You
Every buyer is vetted for intent, capital, and alignment before they are introduced to you. No tyre-kickers. No time-wasters fishing for information. No one who will lowball you after months of due diligence.
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DealFlowAgent is a sell-side M&A advisory firm. We use specialist technology and a dedicated advisory team to give dental practice owners the highest probability of a successful exit, the strongest valuation, and a buyer who will protect your legacy and team.
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How we outperform M&A advisory firms
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You already get cold approaches every week. Most are a single buyer fishing for a low price, with no intention of paying a competitive multiple. We run a structured, confidential process that turns scattered approaches into
3 to 5 simultaneous offers you can compare
, led end-to-end by a senior advisor on your deal — not a junior handler.
Competitive process across 80+ qualified buyers in your sector creates real tension on price and terms.
You choose the right buyer, not the only option.
Better deal structures mean more in your pocket on day one.
The right buyer looks after your team, your clients, and everything you built.
Here's how we deliver these results for business owners.
Handles research and analysis behind the scenes, monitored by your advisory team
Sage handles the heavy lifting: research, document preparation, buyer monitoring, risk analysis. So your advisors can focus on strategy and negotiation.
Data-driven insights for your advisors
Every insight leads to a specific action, giving your team a clear plan to maximise your outcome.
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From First Call to Successful Exit
A structured, five-step sell-side process designed to maximise valuation and keep you in control.
From single-chair private practices to multi-site NHS groups, we understand what drives value in every dental sub-sector.
See why dental practice owners choose DealFlowAgent over traditional brokers and going it alone.
How much is my dental practice worth?
Dental practice valuations depend on revenue mix (NHS vs private), number of surgeries, associate retention, patient list size, location, and growth trajectory. Single-site practices, multi-site groups, and specialist referral practices each have different value drivers. The best way to understand your practice's value is a confidential conversation with our team.
How long does it take to sell a dental practice in the UK?
Our average timeline is 10 to 14 weeks from engagement to completion. This is significantly faster than the industry average of 6 to 12 months because our AI-enabled matching system identifies qualified buyers quickly, and our team qualifies their interest before any introductions are made.
What happens to my associates when I sell my dental practice?
Most buyers want to retain the existing associate team, especially experienced dentists with loyal patient bases. We specifically assess buyers on how they treat associates during and after acquisition, including chair-time expectations and percentage arrangements. Finding a buyer who values your team is a core part of our process.
What happens to my NHS contract when selling a dental practice?
NHS dental contracts are held by the practice, but transfer requires NHS England approval. We guide both parties through the contract assignment process and ensure UDA delivery performance is maintained throughout. Buyers with existing NHS experience and a track record of successful contract transfers are prioritised.
Do I need to stay on after selling my dental practice?
This depends on your preference and the buyer's requirements. Most acquisitions include a transition period of 6 to 18 months where the selling dentist remains as a practising associate. Some owners prefer a clean exit, while others enjoy reduced clinical hours without the admin burden. We help you find a buyer whose expectations align with your goals.
What fees do M&A advisors charge to sell a dental practice?
Our fee structure is set out in writing on the first confidential call, before any engagement begins. There are no hidden charges and our interests are aligned directly with yours.
How do I sell my dental practice to a DSO like Portman or BUPA Dental?
DSOs and corporate dental groups like Portman, BUPA Dental, and Rodericks have specific acquisition criteria around surgery count, revenue mix, associate stability, and geographic fit. We understand these criteria in detail and can position your practice to attract the strongest interest and best terms from multiple buyers simultaneously.
A senior M&A bench, plus a sector specialist recruited for your industry on every deal.
For every engagement we add a sector specialist from your industry to the core team: a 15–25 year operator or advisor with direct relationships in your niche. Recruited per deal so you get the right fit, not a generalist.
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