What to Know About Orthodontic Practice Selling and Dental Practice Sales
Dentist or Orthodontist: Selling a dental or orthodontic practice is an important step in one’s career. Whether you are coming closer to retirement, you are moving, or you are simply changing your career direction, selling your orthodontic practice or dental practice means you need to have the right planning (right information, procedures of how this transaction is conducted and being knowledgeable about the market) and help (expert guidance from a professional). The first step in any successful practice sale is understanding the true value of your practice. A formal valuation will include factors such as patient base, cash flow, location, equipment, staff and growth potential. This will let you manage user expectations and that your product is priced well in the market. “There’s also the timing of it. Thinking ahead about your exit strategy—well before your retirement—is a great way to grow the value of your business and its financial performance and to simplify practice management....