What's My San Diego Dental Practice Worth?
Collections multiples, DSO premium, real comps, and the value drivers that move pricing.
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Dental practice valuations split into two distinct worlds: private dentist-buyer transactions priced on collections multiples, and DSO/PE-backed transactions priced on EBITDA multiples. The DSO route can pay 30–60% higher headline price, but requires multi-year clinical commitment and partial equity rollover. We'll model both for you.
Dental Practice Valuation Multiples (San Diego)
| Metric | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collections Multiple | 0.55x | 0.75x | 0.85x |
| EBITDA Multiple (DSO) | 5.0x | 7.0x | 8.5x |
| EBITDA Multiple (Private) | 3.0x | 4.0x | 5.0x |
| Specialty Premium | +10% | +15% | +25% |
Value Drivers Specific to Dental Practice
Active Patient Count
Patients seen in last 18 months — not lifetime database — is what buyers underwrite.
New Patient Flow
20+ new patients/month consistently: premium pricing. Declining: discount.
Insurance Mix
Lower PPO write-offs, higher fee-for-service or top-tier-PPO: better multiple.
Associate Coverage
Practices where associates produce 30%+ of collections: higher transferability premium.
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