Revenue
Annual collections, practice size, and operatory benchmarks.
- Revenue Benchmarks
- Revenue By Practice Size
- Revenue Per Dentist
- Revenue Per Operatory
Industry data hub · 2025–2026 · 310+ dental practices
Dental Practice Economics & Benchmarks
Explore revenue benchmarks, profit margins, owner compensation, startup costs, valuations, and operating metrics for dental practices.
Industry Intelligence
Dental Practice Industry Scorecard
Overall
Strong
- Profitability
- Scalability
- Startup Difficulty
- Recurring Revenue
- Recession Resistance
Dental Practice At A Glance
| Metric | Benchmark |
|---|---|
| Annual Revenue | $1.2M – $2.6M |
| EBITDA Margin | 18 – 30% |
| Owner Compensation | $220K – $360K |
| New Patients / Month | 25 – 45 |
| Hygienists | 2 – 4 |
| Practice Value | 3.2x – 4.5x SDE |
310+ dental practices · U.S. data · Methodology
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Compare your dental practice against industry quartiles.
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Source: BizMetricsHQ 310+ dental practices (2025–2026). Methodology
Explore Dental Practice Economics
Drill into revenue, profitability, owner compensation, startup costs, valuation, and patient economics.
Profitability
EBITDA margins, net profit, expense ratios, and benchmarking.
- EBITDA Margins
- Net Profit
- Expense Ratios
- Benchmarking
Owner Compensation
Solo, partner, multi-location, and associate pay benchmarks.
- Solo Dentist
- Partner Dentist
- Multi-Location Owner
- Associate Compensation
Startup Costs
Equipment, buildout, technology, and working capital.
- Equipment
- Buildout
- Technology
- Working Capital
Valuation
Practice multiples, EBITDA multiples, and buyout benchmarks.
- Practice Multiples
- EBITDA Multiples
- Associate Buyouts
- Sale Value
Patient Economics
Lifetime value, revenue per visit, new patient economics, and retention.
- Patient Lifetime Value
- Revenue Per Patient
- New Patient Economics
- Retention Metrics
Dental Practice Calculators
Run the numbers on practice value, EBITDA, patient revenue, break-even, and startup investment.
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Dental Practice Types
Economics and benchmarks by specialty — general, ortho, pediatric, oral surgery, and more.
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Revenue Benchmark Center
Annual collections benchmarks by practice type, dentist count, and operatory count.
Revenue By Practice Type
Revenue By Size
Distribution: Bottom quartile $1.2M · Median $1.8M · Top quartile $2.6M.
Patient Economics Dashboard
The patient funnel from new patient through treatment plan, production, collections, and profit.
Patient Funnel
New Patient
Treatment Plan
Production
Collections
Profit
| Metric | Benchmark |
|---|---|
| Patient Lifetime Value | $3,500 – $8,500 |
| Revenue Per Visit | $180 – $320 |
| Annual Visits | 1.8 – 2.4 |
| Retention Rate | 72 – 85% |
Operatory Economics
Revenue per operatory — how chairs, patients, and production drive practice revenue.
Revenue Per Operatory
Operatory
Patients
Production
Revenue
| Metric | Benchmark |
|---|---|
| Revenue Per Operatory | $350K – $550K/yr |
| Production Per Day (Chair) | $1,200 – $1,800 |
| Patients Per Day (Chair) | 12 – 18 |
| Revenue Per Hygienist | $180K – $280K/yr |
Cost Structure Dashboard
How collections flow through clinical labor, supplies, facility costs, admin, and profit.
Expense Breakdown
| Expense | % Revenue |
|---|---|
| Clinical Payroll | 28 – 35% |
| Supplies | 6 – 10% |
| Rent | 5 – 8% |
| Admin Staff | 8 – 12% |
| Marketing | 3 – 6% |
Startup Cost Summary
Typical investment ranges for opening or acquiring a dental practice.
Equipment
$250K – $450K
Buildout
$150K – $350K
Technology
$40K – $80K
Working Capital
$75K – $150K
Total startup range: $515K – $1.0M+ · De novo buildout vs acquisition varies significantly.
Owner Economics
Owner compensation by practice model — solo, partner, multi-location, and DSO.
Solo Practice Owner
Compensation
$220K – $360K
Partner Practice Owner
Compensation
$280K – $420K
Multi-Practice Owner
Compensation
$450K – $750K+
DSO Owner
Compensation
$500K – $1.2M+
Dental Valuation Center
Multiples and benchmarks used to value dental practices at sale or buy-in.
- Practice Value
- EBITDA Multiples
- Associate Buyouts
- Transition Planning
Valuation Dashboard
Revenue Multiple
0.6x – 1.0x
EBITDA Multiple
4.0x – 6.5x
SDE Multiple
3.2x – 4.5x
Example: $1.8M collections · $450K SDE → ~$1.7M value at 3.8x SDE
Dental Practice vs Other Healthcare Businesses
Side-by-side economics for major healthcare business decisions.
Most Popular Dental Metrics
High-traffic benchmarks for dental practice operators and buyers.
Industry Insights
Featured reports on the metrics that matter most for dental practice owners.
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How Much Revenue Does a Dental Practice Generate?
$1.8M median collections
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What Is a Good Dental EBITDA Margin?
18–30% EBITDA range
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How Much Do Dental Practice Owners Earn?
$285K median comp
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What Is a Dental Practice Worth?
3.8x SDE median
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How Many Patients Does a Dentist Need?
1,200–1,800 active patients
Data Sources & Methodology
Transparent benchmarks aligned with Google E-E-A-T — sample size, sources, formulas, and limitations disclosed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How profitable are dental practices?
Well-run general dental practices achieve 18–30% EBITDA margins, with a median around 24%. Net profit after owner doctor compensation typically runs 14–24%. Clinical payroll (28–35% of collections) and supplies (6–10%) are the largest controllable costs.
How much revenue does a dental office generate?
General dental practices typically collect $1.2M–$2.6M annually, with a median around $1.8M. Solo practices run $800K–$1.4M; multi-dentist groups push $2.2M–$3.5M+. Revenue per operatory averages $350K–$550K per year.
How much do dental practice owners earn?
Solo practice owners typically earn $220K–$360K in total compensation (salary plus distributions), with a median around $285K. Partner and multi-location owners can earn $280K–$750K+. Associate dentists earn $120K–$180K before buy-in.
What is a dental practice worth?
Independent dental practices sell for 3.2x–4.5x SDE, with a median of 3.8x. A practice with $1.8M collections and $450K SDE might be valued around $1.7M. Strong hygiene programs, fee-for-service mix, and modern operatories command the high end.
What is a good EBITDA margin?
A healthy dental practice EBITDA margin is 22–26%. Below 18% signals overhead bloat or low production per operatory. Top-quartile practices hit 28–30% through efficient scheduling, strong case acceptance, and optimized hygiene recall.
How many patients should a dentist see?
A solo general dentist typically maintains 1,200–1,800 active patients and sees 12–18 patients per day. New patient flow of 25–45 per month supports growth. Retention rates above 80% indicate a healthy recall and hygiene program.