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The difference when buying through Dental Elite

  • Upon registration you will be allocated a Buyer Account Manager to work with throughout your practice search. Your account manager takes responsibility for ensuring you do-not miss a practice and will be allocated depending on your acquisition aspirations.
  • All of our consultants take responsibility for both their valuations and the successful sale of their practices so you will always be able to speak to someone who conducted the practice valuation to explain their methodology.
  • When buying through Dental Elite you do-not pay any membership fees whatsoever; we do-not charge for emails, SMS notification or WhatsApp Notifications, we do-not charge a fee for registering as an open market buyer.
  • We offer all buyers the option to register as an Elite Buyer, whereby the buyer pays the sellers agency fee. Often sellers we instruct we speak with Elite Buyers only which means you will have access to a larger pool of dental practices for sale.
  • We support all of our Buyers and Vendors through the DDQ and CQC Application processes if they want us to. Both of these processes can significantly delay the sale so we takeover some of this process in order to expedite the timeline as much as possible.
  • Our Sales Progression team will be in contact on a regular basis (daily if required) to ensure you know exactly where your transaction is and what is holding it up so you are never left wondering.

Buying a dental practice is a huge commitment, so if you are looking to become a principal, there are a few things you will need to consider and strive for.

  • Build a stable career.
  • Ensure your personal expenditure doesn’t massively impact your affordability.
  • Get expert advice and support.
  • Decide between a leasehold or freehold purchase.
  • Tailor the place search to your experience to ensure you secure funding.
  • Design a business plan.
  • Get the structure of the business right.
  • Secure financing.
  • Start the CQC process and apply for your DBS as soon as you have agreed Heads of Terms with the vendor.
  • Due diligence.

Read more about our top tips for buying a dental practice.

There is no perfect answer to this question, and resembles a “how long is a piece of string” answer. Ultimately a business is worth what someone is prepared to pay for it and as a valuer we base our valuations on comparable data of other completed and agreed transactions which best resemble a practice in question. When evaluating an opportunity you need to consider a number of things but probably the two most important are the underlying profitability you would inherit and the business’ potential. If you want further advice we do offer a strategic buyer valuation service which would give you a stronger insight.

A freehold property purchase means that it is owned outright and as such owners don’t have to pay ground rent, service charges and any other landlord costs. This makes it a lot more ‘final’ than a leasehold and it can tie up money and debt capacity. On the other hand, a leasehold means you only own the property and the land for a stipulated amount of time making it more appropriate for those who want to invest money into the business rather than the property itself. Find out more.

Considerations when buying and selling a dental practice

Dental practice sales transactions are more complicated today than ever before. There have been many changes since the start of the 2006 NHS contract including the creation of the Care Quality Commission, Information Governance and restructuring of NHS England, setting light to the dental practices for sale market. The option to trade as a Limited Company has encouraged multiple practice ownership and fuelled goodwill values nationwide.

However, the process of selling dental practices is now significantly more difficult with due diligence taking longer due to complex variables when selling or buying a practice. As a result, dental practice transactions can now take far longer than ever before. But with the right advisers working with you this doesn’t have to be such a long process. At Dental Elite, we deliver a service that manages the process efficiently and works towards a number of milestones in a transaction that get you the result you want.

Every year there is something new in Dental Practice Acquisition from the current impact of the poor availability of Associate Dentists to the re-tendering of Orthodontic Contracts. We believe that only the most active agents, like us, who are invested in the profession by attending regular seminars and trade shows have a real measure of exactly what is changing in the market and are placed to adapt valuations and sales strategies accordingly. For advice, give our experts a call on 01788 545900.

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  • Paul Wilkinson is Co-Founder of Dental Elite and plays a key role in shaping how we help clients successfully sell dental practices across the UK. With a background in brokerage, recruitment and business strategy, Paul brings a commercially focused approach to every transaction. His experience ensures that practices are positioned correctly in the market and supported through a structured, effective sales process.

    Paul Wilkinson
    Co-Founder
  • Luke Moore is Co-Founder of Dental Elite, helping lead the business in supporting clients to buy and sell dental practices nationwide. With a background in accounting & finance and extensive experience in the dental sector, Luke combines financial understanding with market insight. He works closely with clients to navigate transactions confidently and achieve strong commercial outcomes.

    Luke Moore
    Co-Founder
  • Sue Humphrey is Commercial Director at Dental Elite and leads the team responsible for progressing dental practice sales through to completion. Having been with the business from the early days, Sue has extensive experience managing complex transactions. She works closely with buyers, sellers and solicitors to keep deals moving efficiently and minimise delays throughout the process.

    Sue Humphrey
    Commercial Director
  • Julie Randle is Associate Director of Practice Sales at Dental Elite, working closely with practice owners looking to sell their dental practices. With a strong background in practice management and financial oversight, Julie understands the operational realities of running a dental practice. She uses this insight to support sellers in preparing for sale and achieving the best possible outcome.

    Julie Randle
    Associate Director - Practice Sales
  • Ted Johnston is Practice Consultant for Scotland and Ireland, supporting clients to buy and sell dental practices across these regions. Since joining Dental Elite in 2018, Ted has built strong relationships with both buyers and sellers, ensuring each transaction is handled with care, clarity and local market understanding.

    Ted Johnston
    Practice Consultant for Scotland & Ireland
  • Paul Lewis is a Practice Consultant at Dental Elite, helping clients navigate the process of buying and growing dental practices. With nearly 20 years of experience in business consulting and financial services, including supporting practices through Denplan, Paul brings a strong commercial perspective to every client relationship.

    Paul Lewis
    Practice Consultant
  • Zack Bevins is a Buyer Account Manager at Dental Elite, supporting clients through the process of buying a dental practice. He works closely with buyers to understand their requirements, match them with suitable opportunities and guide them through each stage of the purchase journey.

    Zack Bevins
    Buyer Account Manager
  • Tommy Glasscoe is a Senior Financial Consultant at Dental Elite, supporting clients through the financial aspects of buying a dental practice. With experience in business development and account management, Tommy works closely with clients to structure funding solutions that support long-term success.

    Tommy Glasscoe
    Senior Financial Consultant
  • Luke Arnold is a Locum Controller at Dental Elite, specialising in placing dental professionals into temporary roles across the UK. He works closely with both clients and candidates to deliver tailored recruitment solutions and ensure a high standard of service.

    Luke Arnold
    Locum Controller
  • Mark Rushton is a Recruitment Resourcer at Dental Elite, supporting the recruitment team in sourcing and attracting top talent. He plays a key role in connecting candidates with opportunities, helping practices build strong and reliable teams.

    Mark Rushton
    Recruitment Resourcer
  • Sophie Costello-Gerard is Commercial Team Administrator at Dental Elite, supporting the Commercial team across sales progression and CQC processes. She works closely with multiple departments to ensure tasks are handled efficiently and transactions continue to move forward.

    Sophie Costello-Gerard
    Commercial Team Administrator
  • Jessica Gwynn is Group Marketing Manager at Dental Elite, responsible for how we present dental practices to market and attract the right buyers. She leads the marketing strategy across practice sales, ensuring each listing is positioned to maximise visibility, engagement and value. Jessica combines creative direction with commercial thinking to support successful dental practice sales across the UK.

    Jessica Gwynn
    Group Marketing Manager
  • Alex Revell joined Dental Elite in 2026 as a Graphic Designer, bringing creativity and a keen eye for detail to the team. She supports the company’s marketing and branding efforts, creating engaging visual content across digital and print platforms.

    Alex Revell
    Graphic Designer
  • Sarah Andrews joined Dental Elite in July 2026 as our Videographer, bringing creativity and a passion for visual storytelling to the team. Sarah is responsible for producing engaging video content that showcases our people, and brings the Dental Elite brand to life across our digital channels. With a keen eye for detail and a creative approach, she helps capture the stories that make our business and the dental community unique.

     

    Sarah Andrews
    Videographer
  • Jodie Newell is Financial Controller at Dental Elite, overseeing the company’s financial operations. With a strong focus on accuracy and compliance, she ensures the business runs efficiently while supporting continued growth.

    Jodie Newell
    Financial Controller
  • Mandy Noble joined Dental Elite in March 2023 as Finance Assistant. She supports Jodie in managing financial processes, using her attention to detail and organizational skills to ensure efficiency and accuracy.

    Mandy Noble
    Finance Assistant
  • Simone Ferris is Accounts Administrator at Dental Elite, supporting the finance team with day-to-day financial processes. Her attention to detail and organisation ensure accounts are managed accurately and efficiently.

    Simone Ferris
    Accounts Administrator
  • Kerry Dunn is a Candidate Consultant at Dental Elite, supporting dental professionals in finding the right roles across the UK. She guides candidates through each stage of the recruitment process, ensuring a smooth, supportive and positive experience.

    Kerry Dunn
    Candidate Consultant
  • Sarah Drake joined Dental Elite in February 2026 as our Accounts Administrator. Working closely with the finance team, she supports the day-to-day management of our accounts, ensuring financial processes run smoothly and efficiently. Her organisation, accuracy, and attention to detail make her a valued member of the team.

    Sarah Drake
    Accounts Administrator
  • Ellie Nowill joined Dental Elite in May 2026 as our Practice Sales Administrator. She provides administrative support to the Practice Sales team, manages day-to-day enquiries, makes outbound calls, and helps ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

    Ellie Nowill
    Practice Sales Administrator