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Dental Practice Valuation Calculator
Estimate what your dental practice is worth using SDE multiples and revenue benchmarks.
Dental practice valuation drives buy-sell decisions, SBA loan applications, and partnership buyouts. This calculator applies industry-standard SDE multiples plus equipment asset value to estimate market value.
- Estimated Value = SDE × Industry Multiple (typically 3.2×–4.5×)
- SDE = Net Profit + Owner Doctor Compensation + add-backs
- Median general practice sells at ~3.8× SDE
Built for practice owners planning an exit, buyers evaluating acquisitions, and brokers pricing listings.
Source: BizMetricsHQ 310+ dental practices (2025–2026). Methodology
Practice Financials
Estimated Value
$2,147,000
Range: $1,808,000 – $2,542,500
At 3.80× SDE on $565,000 SDE
SDE-Based Value
$2,147,000
Revenue-Based Value
$1,440,000
Industry Multiples
Revenue Multiple
0.6× – 1.0×
Median 0.80×
SDE Multiple
3.2× – 4.5×
Median 3.80×
EBITDA Multiple
4.0× – 6.5×
Median 5.20×
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Frequently Asked Questions
How are dental practices valued?
Most dental practices are valued using SDE multiples (3.2×–4.5×) with partial equipment asset value. A practice with $565K SDE at 3.8× would be worth ~$2.1M before adjusting for payer mix, location, and operatory count.
What is a good SDE multiple for a dental practice?
The median SDE multiple for general dentistry is 3.8×. Practices with strong hygiene production, fee-for-service payer mix, and modern operatories command 4.0×–4.5×. Medicaid-heavy or rural practices may sell at 3.2×–3.5×.
What is SDE for a dental practice?
SDE equals net profit plus owner doctor compensation and discretionary add-backs. For an owner-operator earning $285K with $280K net profit, SDE is approximately $565K before depreciation, interest, and one-time expenses.
How much is a dental practice with $1.8M revenue worth?
A practice with $1.8M collections and $565K SDE typically sells for $1.8M–$2.5M (3.2×–4.5× SDE), with a median around $2.1M at 3.8×. Actual value depends on operatory count, associate model, and geographic market.