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Selling your Dental Practice: Not just for retirement.

Selling your Dental Practice: Not just for retirement.

A growing number of dental practice owners in their 30s and 40s are realising that the demands of practice ownership can take away from the parts of dentistry they truly love.

01/07/2025

As a dentist who’s been running a practice for a few years, you’re likely familiar with the constant balancing act of managing patients, staff, and the overwhelming administrative responsibilities that come with owning a business. The passion that drove you into dentistry initially may feel increasingly overshadowed by the day-to-day challenges of running a practice. 

The good news? You’re not alone.

A growing number of dental practice owners in their 30s and 40s are realising that the demands of practice ownership can take away from the parts of dentistry they truly love. If you’re considering selling your practice, it’s a step toward reducing responsibilities and returning solely to what originally inspired your career: providing care to your patients. 

Read our interview with Stuart Garton, previous practice owner of The Dental House Liverpool, who sold his practice seven years into his ownership in order to reduce responsibilities. The practice completed within nine months and he was able to work within the practice on a part-time basis, enabling him to get back to clinical work.  

 

“Those selling should consider reaching out early, even if you’re only contemplating the idea for the future. Seeking feedback on accounts, evaluating areas for improvement, and preparing the practice for sale well in advance can significantly enhance the selling process. Personally, I wish I had engaged in this process earlier; it likely would have made the transition smoother.”

 

Questions?

If you’re considering selling or buying a dental practice, or need to refinance, chat to one of our experts by contacting us here.

 

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