A quieter way to sell your dental practice.
Ivory is a boutique advisor for owners thinking about their exit. We take on only a handful of engagements at a time, work quietly, and get owners to the right buyer at the right number — without the mass-market broker circus.
Request a confidential valuation →Selling the practice you built is a once-in-a-career decision.
Most owners only do this once — and the mass-market brokers treat it like a volume game: list you, blast you out, and move on.
We do the opposite. Ivory works with a small number of owners at a time, so your sale gets the attention it deserves — careful valuation, the right buyers approached discreetly, and a process that protects you and your team from first conversation to close.
Dental practices, exclusively.
General and specialty practices whose owners are starting to think about what's next — whether that's a sale this year or a quiet conversation about options down the road.
If you're wondering what your practice is actually worth, who would want to buy it, or how to exit without disrupting your staff and patients — that's exactly what we're here for.
Low volume, high touch
We cap how many engagements we take, so every owner gets senior attention — never a junior and a template.
Discretion first
Word that you're selling can rattle staff, patients, and your leverage. We run every process quietly and approach only buyers who genuinely fit.
Owner-first, always
We're paid to get you the best outcome — the right buyer at the right number — not to close fast and move on.
Most owners have never had someone with this depth of dealmaking in their corner. That's the point of Ivory.
The Ivory team has reviewed thousands of dental practices and advised on more than $1 billion in transaction value across both the public and private markets — including deals executed in seven countries.
After years on the buy-side of dental M&A — building the models, sourcing, and acquisition processes behind these transactions — Ivory exists to put that experience to work for the people who matter most in them: the owners.
Answers for owners thinking about selling.
How do I sell my dental practice?
Selling a practice usually moves through a few stages: a proper valuation, quietly approaching the right buyers, fielding offers, due diligence, and closing the legal and financial details. Most owners only do this once, so the hard part isn't any single step — it's running all of them well while still seeing patients. A good advisor manages the process end to end so you can keep practicing right up until you hand over the keys.
What is my dental practice worth?
Most practices are valued on a multiple of their adjusted annual earnings, with the number shaped by location, specialty, payer mix, growth trend, the strength of your team, and whether you own the real estate. Two practices with the same collections can be worth very different amounts. A real valuation looks at your specific numbers rather than a rule of thumb.
How long does it take to sell a dental practice?
From preparation to a closed deal, most sales take somewhere between three months and a year. Valuation and getting your records in order come first, then confidential marketing to buyers, then due diligence and legal work. Starting earlier — even a year or two before you want out — almost always produces a better result than selling under time pressure.
How do I sell my practice without my staff and patients finding out?
Discretion is about controlling who knows and when. A confidential process means your practice is presented to qualified buyers without naming it upfront, every interested party signs a non-disclosure agreement, and sensitive details are shared only as a buyer proves serious. Handled well, your team and patients learn about the transition on your timeline — not through the grapevine.
Should I sell to a group or to a private dentist?
Both can be good outcomes; it depends on your goals. A group or dental partnership organization can offer more capital up front, the option to roll equity, and operational support if you'd like to keep practicing for a while. A private-dentist buyer can suit a cleaner, full exit. The right answer comes from what you want your next few years to look like, not from a one-size formula.
Do I really need a broker or advisor to sell?
You can sell on your own, and some owners do. But an experienced advisor typically runs a competitive, confidential process that surfaces better terms, protects your interests through diligence, and keeps the deal from falling apart at the finish — usually worth far more than the fee. The value is less in finding a buyer and more in getting the right one at the right number.
When is the best time to sell my dental practice?
The best time to sell is from a position of strength — when the practice is healthy, growing, and not yet winding down. Buyers pay the most for momentum, so waiting until you're burned out or production is slipping usually costs you. Aligning the sale with your personal timeline, and planning a year or more ahead, gives you room to maximize value.
What happens to my staff and patients after I sell?
That's negotiable, and for most owners it matters as much as the price. A good process lets you weigh buyers not just on their offer but on how they'll treat the people and patients you built the practice around — retaining staff, honoring your standard of care, and keeping continuity. The right buyer protects your legacy, not just your numbers.
General information for practice owners — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Every practice and every sale is different; for guidance on yours, start a confidential conversation.
Find out what your practice is really worth.
Each quarter, Ivory takes on a small number of owners for a confidential valuation — done properly, by someone who has reviewed thousands of practices and worked on over $1 billion in deals. No pressure, and nothing you need to decide. Just a clear, honest read on your practice and your options.