What NJ dental practice owners actually get paid, what moves the multiple, and how long a real sale takes. No fluff.
New Jersey dental practices with modern digital infrastructure, an associate who can continue, and a clean patient base sell between 3.2× and 4.8× SDE. DSO-backed buyers pay at the top; individual dentist buyers anchor the bottom.
| Metric | Typical Range (NJ) |
|---|---|
| SDE multiple | 3.2× – 4.8× |
| Entry-size SDE | $350K |
| Upper-bracket SDE | $1.8M+ |
| Typical close timeline | 5-9 months from listing to close. DSO deals can close faster; individual buyers may take longer for financing. |
Ranges based on recent NJ/NY/CT market activity and SBA-eligible transactions. Your number depends on the specifics — request a free valuation for a real range.
An associate dentist who signs an employment agreement with the buyer is worth a full 0.5-0.8× on the multiple.
In-network PPO practices scale well. Heavy Medicaid mix narrows the buyer pool.
Digital X-ray, intraoral scanners, and modern practice management software add value.
Hygiene revenue >25% signals recall strength and recurring demand.
5-9 months from listing to close. DSO deals can close faster; individual buyers may take longer for financing. Most sellers underestimate the time to prep — getting books clean, normalizing add-backs, and documenting the things you do that aren't written down anywhere. We recommend 60-90 days of quiet prep before going to market.
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