Business Valuation
Dental Practice
Valuation
A clear, defensible number for your dental practice, with guidance on what it means for a sale, a partner buy-in, financing, or retirement, from a firm serving owners across Idaho and Utah.

What your practice is worth,
and why it matters
A dental practice valuation puts a number on what you have built. It weighs financial performance, assets, market conditions, and growth potential, along with the factors specific to dentistry: patient base, equipment, staff, and the goodwill behind your reputation. The result is a well-supported value you can act on, whether you are planning to sell, buy, bring on a partner, or prepare for what comes next.
- Selling or buying a practice
- Partner and ownership changes
- Loan and financing decisions
- Retirement and succession planning
- Litigation and dispute resolution
- Performance benchmarking

Cooper Norman works alongside you through each step, from the first conversation to the final report and beyond.
- Step-01
Talk through your goals
We start with a conversation about why you need the valuation, whether that is a sale, a partner buy-in, financing, or retirement planning, so the work fits the decision in front of you.
- Step-02
Gather the records
We collect financial statements, patient records, equipment lists, and the operational details that shape what a dental practice is worth.
- Step-03
Run the analysis
We apply income, market, and asset-based approaches, then weigh goodwill and patient relationships to reach a well-supported number.
- Step-04
Review and deliver
We walk you through a draft, explain the methods in plain terms, then deliver a final report suitable for financial, legal, or strategic use. After that, we stay available for what comes next.

More than
a rough guess
Frequently
asked
questions
What is a dental practice valuation?
It is the process of determining the economic value of your practice. We look at financial performance, assets, market conditions, and growth potential, plus the factors specific to dentistry: patient base, equipment, staff, and the goodwill built into your reputation.
When do I need one?
Common moments include selling or buying a practice, bringing on a partner, applying for a loan or refinancing, planning for retirement, or working through a legal dispute. A valuation is also useful on its own as a benchmark, showing how your practice compares with similar practices and where you could build value over time.
What factors affect the value of a dental practice?
Revenue and profitability, patient base and retention, location, equipment and facilities, staff and management, and goodwill all shape the number. Practices offering specialty services such as orthodontics, implants, or cosmetic dentistry may carry additional value from those distinct revenue streams.
How do you calculate the value?
We combine three approaches. The income approach looks at historical earnings and projected cash flow. The market approach compares your practice with similar dental practices in your region or specialty. The asset-based approach totals equipment, furniture, and technology, then subtracts liabilities. We also weigh goodwill and patient relationships, which are often among the most valuable parts of a practice.
Can a valuation help with retirement or succession planning?
Yes. Passing the practice to the next generation or preparing for a sale starts with knowing what it is worth today. A clear valuation protects your financial interests, reduces rushed decisions, and supports a smooth handoff.
Will the valuation hold up in a dispute or in court?
Our reports are documented and defensible. In partnership disagreements or other legal matters, the valuation serves as clear documentation for mediation or court proceedings and helps keep negotiations grounded in the numbers.
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