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Independent data and analysis for dental practice economics.

Private Practice Research publishes objective, source-cited reports on practice valuations, ownership patterns, and the structural shifts reshaping the U.S. dental market.

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Volume 1 · April 26, 2026

The State of Dental Practice Values: 2026 Baseline Report

Synthesis of publicly available data from ADA HPI, FOCUS Investment Banking, TUSK Practice Sales, and 12+ industry interviews establishing baseline benchmarks for dental practice valuations in 2026: ownership trends, the retirement wave, DSO consolidation, and what separates premium from discounted transitions.

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Every finding traces to ADA HPI, FOCUS, TUSK, or named industry sources.

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