What's my Dental Practice worth?
Real San Diego dental practice multiples, the value drivers that move pricing, and a free defensible valuation.
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Dental practice sales in San Diego are highly relationship-driven and increasingly DSO-influenced. Whether you're a solo GP planning retirement, a pediatric specialist downshifting, or an associate-heavy practice considering a DSO partnership, the deal structure and tax treatment can swing your net proceeds by 30%+. Exit Clue runs competitive processes with both private dentist-buyers and DSO/private equity acquirers — so you see every option before committing to a path.
Dental Practice Valuation Multiples (San Diego)
| Metric | Low | Typical | High | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDE Multiple | 2.5x | 3x | 3.5x | Owner-operator dentists with stable collections under $1.5M |
| Collections Multiple | 0.7x | 0.8x | 0.9x | Industry-standard primary metric for general practices |
| EBITDA Multiple | 5x | 6.8x | 8.5x | DSO/PE-style buyers for $1M+ EBITDA practices |
| Specialty Premium | 10% | 18% | 25% | Ortho, perio, oral surgery often command higher multiples |
“Typical” is the midpoint of the published low–high range. Same source data the free calculator uses.
Value Drivers Specific to Dental Practice
New Patient Flow
Practices adding 20+ new patients/month consistently command premium multiples; declining new patient counts trigger discounts.
Insurance Mix
Lower PPO write-offs and higher fee-for-service or premium-PPO mix push multiples up.
Active Patient Count
Charts seen in the last 18 months — not your full database — is what buyers actually pay for.
Real Estate Attached
If you own the building, valuations split into goodwill + RE; lease assignability matters when leasing.
Associate Coverage
Buyers pay more for practices where associates produce 30%+ of collections — proves transferability.
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