KLAS Buyer's Guide 2025

Buy Your Dream Dental Practice with Confidence and Success

Buying a dental practice is one of the biggest investments you will make in your career. It’s a complex process filled with financial, legal, and operational decisions that can impact your future success.

Don’t go in unprepared.

The KLAS Buyer's Guide is a comprehensive, step-by-step resource that simplifies the entire purchasing process, so you can avoid costly mistakes, negotiate smartly, and confidently acquire the right practice for you. In fact, this guide walks you through every stage of buying a dental practice with expert insights and actionable steps. It’s like having a team of dental transition experts by your side, helping you make smart, profitable decisions every step of the way.

A smooth transition — from handshake to handover — is possible with the right guidance.


What’s Inside the KLAS Buyer's Guide?

This 8-section guide leaves no stone unturned. You'll gain invaluable knowledge on every aspect of the purchasing process, including:

  • Section 1: Complete Guide to Buying Your Dental Practice – A full roadmap for the practice purchase journey. Learn the essential steps, key considerations, and pitfalls to avoid when evaluating a practice. This section even uncovers hidden financial factors most buyers overlook, ensuring you start off on the right foot.

  • Section 2: Best Valuation Type for Dental Valuations – Demystify the valuation process and discover how to accurately determine fair market value for a dental practice. You’ll get a valuation worksheet to help calculate what a practice is truly worth (no more guessing or overpaying!). Pricing the practice correctly ensures you make a smart investment from the start.

  • Section 3: Financing & Business Entity – Understand the ins and outs of financing options available to buyers and how to structure your business entity. This section also highlights why hiring a dental-specific lawyer is crucial for buyers – a good attorney can save you tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars in a practice purchase.

  • Section 4: Due Diligence – Get a comprehensive due diligence checklist to ensure nothing is missed before closing the deal. From reviewing financial records and patient data to inspecting equipment and facility leases, know exactly what to look for before signing any contracts. By following this guide, you’ll be prepared to make an informed decision and avoid any hidden surprises.

  • Section 5: Negotiation & Offer – Master the art of negotiation with insights on crafting and reviewing the letter of intent (LOI) and final purchase agreement. Learn negotiation strategies that create win-win outcomes and protect your interests. This section guides you through the contract signing process and how to plan for a successful transition post-purchase.

  • Section 6: Transition Planning – Plan for what happens after you take ownership. Get strategies for managing and retaining your new team, understanding key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success, and upholding the practice standards that patients expect. A well-planned transition keeps staff morale high and patients happy, setting you up for long-term success.

  • Section 7: Post-Closing – Ensure a smooth handover with templates for critical post-sale documents like staff job descriptions, office policy manuals, and OSHA compliance checklists. These resources help you hit the ground running and maintain the practice’s operational efficiency from day one.

  • Section 8: Resources – Access a toolkit of additional resources and sample templates to make the entire process easier. From transition timelines and patient letter templates to contacts for reputable brokers and lenders, this section arms you with extra tools for a truly seamless transition.

Each section of the KLAS Buyer’s Guide is packed with insider knowledge and practical tips gleaned from real dental practice acquisitions. It’s a one-stop reference to navigate the journey from deciding to buy, all the way through closing and beyond.

Avoid Costly Mistakes & Buy with Confidence

It’s no secret that buying a dental practice can be a long and challenging process, with plenty of road bumps along the way. Without proper guidance, small missteps can turn into deal-breakers – resulting in wasted time, lost money, or acquiring a practice that doesn’t fit your goals. The KLAS Buyer's Guide helps you avoid these pitfalls. You’ll learn how to sidestep common mistakes like inaccurate valuations, inadequate prep for due diligence, or poor transition planning that could lead to financial and operational struggles. By following the guide, you’ll ensure you’re making a sound investment in a practice that is set up for your long-term success.

Make a smart purchase with proven strategies:

  • Ensure the practice is valued correctly (no overpaying or hidden financial risks).

  • Understand financing options and secure the right loan terms for your situation.

  • Negotiate with confidence, knowing which terms and conditions are standard and which you can improve in your favor.

  • Transition patients and staff smoothly so you inherit a thriving, stable practice.

The KLAS Buyer's Guide empowers you to buy smarter. Instead of learning by trial and error (and potentially costing yourself thousands), you’ll be equipped with knowledge that protects your interests and helps you make the best purchasing decisions.

 

Trusted Expertise from KLAS Solutions

When it comes to dental practice transitions, experience matters. KLAS Solutions is a nationally respected authority in dental practice sales and acquisitions, with a team comprised of experts boasting over 250 years of combined experience in dentistry, finance, and real estate. This deep well of expertise has been distilled into the KLAS Buyer's Guide. Every recommendation, checklist, and strategy in the guide is backed by real-world experience and a track record of successful practice purchases.

KLAS has revolutionized the process of buying dental practices by focusing on fairness, transparency, and education. They’ve guided countless dentists through smooth acquisitions – now it’s your turn. By trusting the KLAS Buyer's Guide, you're tapping into insights from industry veterans who understand exactly how to find, evaluate, and buy the right practice while avoiding common downfalls. It’s like having a personal transition consultant on call, at a fraction of the cost.

“I worked with KLAS to help me purchase my dental office and building. The entire team made themselves available and helped take care of all the nuances that I was not aware. They were an invaluable part of my team and I highly recommend their services.”
 – Justin Schultz, DDS (Happy Buyer)

Find the Right Practice & Buy with Confidence – Get Your Guide Now!

You’ve worked hard to build your career. When it’s time to buy your own practice, don’t leave anything to chance. The KLAS Buyer's Guide is your insurance policy for a successful purchase – simplifying the process, safeguarding you from expensive mistakes, and helping you invest wisely in your future.

Ready to buy your dream dental practice with confidence and peace of mind? Join the many dentists who have benefitted from KLAS’s expertise.

👉 Get your copy of the KLAS Buyer's Guide today and take control of your practice transition for a smooth, successful purchase! 👈

(Don’t let the complexity of buying a dental practice overwhelm you. With this guide in hand, you’ll move forward boldly, knowing you have the knowledge to make the best decisions for your future.) 

 

What People Are Saying:

I worked with KLAS solutions for over a year and a half to find the perfect practice to purchase. Phil was incredibly patient with me as he took the time to really listen to my desires when it comes to dental practice ownership. Phil and his team went above and beyond to show me multiple different opportunities over that time period, and they even showed me what it would look like if I did my own start up. At the end of the day, Phil found me the perfect practice to buy that matched up with exactly what I was looking for. He even made sure that the selling doctor was a good personality match to help with making the transition smooth. In fact, the personality match was so good, that the selling doctor is staying on as my associate indefinitely part time! Even after the sale closed, Phil and his team have continued to be a great resource as I continued with my transition time in the new practice. I would highly recommend KLAS solutions if you are looking to buy or sell your dental practice!

Benjamin Lievense, DDS

Phil and the team he has assembled at KLAS are truly amazing. I have been working with Phil for the better part of a year to find a practice. His knowledge of the industry was exceptional. He brought in top tier talent to assess the opportunities. When the right practice came available, he make the transition seamless. I consider the team at KLAS my extended family. Look no further if you are considering purchasing, selling, or starting a dental practice.

Mitchell Vander Baan, DDS

KLAS is hands down the best transition team you can choose. Many transition specialist are in it to make their fee or percentage of a sale. I did not get this feeling from Phil at all. I felt that they truly wanted a good deal for the seller and for the buyer so that everyone got a win. I consider them family after working with them and hope others make the same decision to use them.

Dan Gardner, DDS

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Phil and his team on multiple dental transactions in the past. They’re always professional and putting the client’s interests and needs first. Private dental practice owners should highly consider partnering with KLAS!

Stefan Green, DDS

Phil Cole from KLAS Solutions is awesome! In a very short amount of time he helped my daughter buy a dental practice near my office. He responded to texts, emails and phone calls very quickly and gave both my daughter and I sound advice. He genuinely cared and made this transition happen smoothly. He also helped with a referral to a bank that also moved quickly. I would highly recommend Phil Cole for any practice transition. You will be very pleased with the result!!

Thomas Anderson, DDS

Phil & Laura have done a superb job providing comprehensive guidance and support for me as a prospective owner. They are clearly fair to both the seller and buyer and seek a win/win for both parties. They intimately walk you through every hurdle and are honest and transparent. Highly recommend!!

Trevor Klein, DDS

I am very pleased with the service from KLAS Solutions and the work done by Phil Cole. I worked several years with Phil, in advance of selling my dental practice, which assured that the transition would go smoothly. The attention to details and thoroughness was never overlooked. Phil's experience and source of networking within KLAS and other businesses was very appropriate, which made the practice transition uncomplicated. I would recommend Phil Cole and KLAS Solutions to represent all parties involved in a dental practice transition.

Peter Rick, DDS

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