If you’ve ever Googled the phrase “sell my dental office,” chances are you’re facing one of the most important decisions of your professional life. Whether you’re retiring, relocating, or simply transitioning to a new chapter, selling your dental practice isn’t just a business transaction—it’s the culmination of years, if not decades, of hard work, clinical excellence, and community impact.
But here’s the truth: how you sell your dental office can make the difference between a one-time payout and long-term wealth. And if your office is located in a building you own, your real estate could be even more valuable than your patient base.
This article walks you through the key factors to consider when thinking, “How do I sell my dental office?”—and introduces a high-performance option that many dentists overlook: partnering with Dental Real Estate Syndicate (DRES) for a sale lease-back that turns your real estate into a powerful income stream.
Step 1: Understand What You’re Really Selling
When you type “sell my dental office” into a search bar, you may be thinking only about your practice—the patients, staff, equipment, and goodwill. But there’s actually more than one asset in play:
The Dental Practice
This includes:
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Active patient base
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Service mix
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Team members and culture
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Sustainability of equipment and facility
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Brand recognition and reputation
For insights on valuing your practice, check out our guide on How to Value a Dental Practice.
The Dental Real Estate
More than just the building, this includes:
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Base property value
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Lease structure (and its value to the buyer)
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Location, traffic patterns, and curb appeal
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Condition of the facility and lot
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Tenant quality (which might be you)
Most dental real estate owners underestimate the value they can gain for their real estate by following professional strategies like those offered through Dental Sale Leaseback.
Consider a Sale Lease-Back
If you’re asking, “When should I sell my dental office real estate?”—a sale lease-back could be your golden ticket.
Here’s how it works:
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You sell your building to an experienced buyer like Dental Real Estate Syndicate.
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Benefit from a long-term lease executed concurrently with the sale. This lease allows you to maintain long-term control of the office with terms lasting multiple decades and is factored into a better sale price.
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You collect a lump sum for the property at closing, which can be utilized for any priority.
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Maintain business continuity and patient trust by staying in the familiar office location.
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Later, you can transition the business and sell it to any buyer, without worrying about the real estate—the lease simply transfers to the new practice owner, whether another dentist or a dental service organization (DSO).
This strategy offers the best of both worlds: liquidity today and flexibility for your future.
Learn more about this option on our dedicated Healthcare Sale Lease-Back page.
Why Work with Dental Real Estate Syndicate (DRES)?
If you’re thinking, “I want to sell my dental office, but I also want to protect my legacy,” DRES offers a smarter, dentist-first solution.
Founded by Brent Simon—a seasoned operator with a Cornell MBA and deep roots in both dentistry and real estate—DRES is built specifically for dentists who want to unlock value without compromising care.
DRES Helps You:
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Sell your dental office building at full value without involving the practice
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Lease the office back under dental practice-friendly terms lasting decades
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Preserve continuity for patients and staff
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Avoid costly delays and headaches with an expert buyer and future building manager who intimately knows dentistry
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Access tax-advantaged structures and passive investment options
“We’re not just real estate investors. We understand the clinical side because we’ve been there—and that makes all the difference.” – Brent Simon, Founder, DRES
Explore more about Dental Realty and Dental Property Group partnerships through DRES.
Maximize Your Practice Value Before Selling
Once you’ve decided, “I’m ready to sell my dental office,” it’s time to prepare your business. This includes:
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Clean Financials: Ensure revenue, expenses, and profitability are clear, up to date, and defensible.
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Updated Equipment: Buyers value a modern, well-equipped practice. Consider upgrades or maintenance for below-average equipment, but don’t go overboard.
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Active Patient Engagement Program: A relatively full schedule shows a healthy patient base and stable recurring revenue. Maintain patient contact to ensure ongoing care.
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Operational Systems: Established systems for scheduling, billing, and staffing increase practice appeal. Providing a roadmap for future improvements helps instill buyer confidence.
For more detailed advice, visit our Dental Broker page.
What Happens After I Sell My Dental Office?
Selling your dental office opens the door to new possibilities:
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Continue practicing as a partner or associate with additional support
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Retire and travel
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Start a new practice or other business with the cash in hand
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Become a passive investor
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Partner with DRES on other high-yield healthcare real estate projects
Plus, if you own multiple properties or are part of a group practice, DRES can structure a portfolio sale that creates generational wealth and exit flexibility. Learn more on our National Dental Realty page.
Final Thoughts: Should I Sell My Dental Office?
If you’re thinking “I’m ready to sell my dental office,” you don’t have to go it alone—and you don’t have to settle for a one-size-fits-all deal.
Dental Real Estate Syndicate offers a unique path for real estate: one that honors your career, supports a wide range of next steps, and helps you extract every ounce of value from the assets you’ve built.
✅ Ready to Sell Your Dental Office?
Let’s talk.
Whether you want to explore a sale lease-back, unlock the value of your real estate, or prepare your practice for a full exit, Dental Real Estate Syndicate can guide you every step of the way.
📩 Contact DRES today and discover how to sell your dental office the smart, strategic, and financially rewarding way.
