Selling Your Dental Practice?

Let's Make Sure You're Ready.

You've built something valuable. When the time comes to sell, we help you protect what you've earned, avoid surprises, and move into your next chapter with confidence.

We Understand That This is Personal

You've Spent Years Building This Practice. The Exit Should Reflect That.

Selling a dental practice isn't just a business transaction. It's the close of a chapter that involved early mornings, patient relationships, and years of hard work.

Whether you're retiring, pursuing a new opportunity, or simply ready for a change, you deserve a sale process that protects your interests and honors what you've built.

At Fourscore, we work with dentists who want to get the deal done right, not just done fast. We'll help you understand your options, negotiate from a position of strength, and avoid the issues that catch sellers off guard.

The Legal Side of Selling a Dental Practice

Most sellers focus on valuation and finding a buyer. But once you have an offer, the legal details determine whether the deal actually works for you.

Deal Structure

  • Asset sale vs. entity sale and what each means for your taxes and liability

  • What's included in the sale (equipment, patient records, goodwill, supplies)

  • How accounts receivable and work-in-progress are handled

Your Obligations After Closing

  • Non-compete terms: How long? How far? What's enforceable in NC?

  • Transition support: Will you stay on for a period after the sale?

  • Seller financing: What are the risks if the buyer pays over time?

People & Operations

  • What happens if key staff members leave after the sale?

  • Are associates and hygienists employees or contractors, and does it matter?

  • How will patient records be transferred in compliance with HIPAA?

Risk & Protection

  • Are there any pending claims, disputes, or compliance issues?

  • What representations and warranties should the seller make?

  • What's your exposure if something comes up after closing?

Taxes Matter.

Let's make sure you are coordinated.

How a deal is structured can significantly affect how much you keep after the sale. We work alongside your CPA to make sure the legal and tax strategies are aligned.

Key questions we help you think through:

  • How will the purchase price be allocated across assets, and why does it matter?

  • What's the difference between ordinary income and capital gains treatment?

  • Are there installment sale options that could help spread out your tax burden?

  • If you're selling to an associate or family member, what are the implications?

We don't replace your accountant. We coordinate with them to make sure nothing falls through the cracks.

A Clear Path from
Offer to Closing

 Initial Consultation

We'll talk through where you are in the process, what kind of buyer you're working with, and what matters most to you in the deal.

Customized Legal Strategy

We review the LOI, flag issues early, and develop a negotiation plan that protects your financial and personal interests.

Execution and Closing

We negotiate the purchase agreement, coordinate with your CPA, broker, and guide you through signing day so you can move forward.

  • Ideally, before you sign the Letter of Intent. The LOI sets the terms for everything that follows - price, structure, timeline, and major deal points. Once it's signed, your negotiating leverage drops.


  • In an asset sale, the buyer purchases specific assets (equipment, goodwill, patient records) and you retain the legal entity. In an entity sale, the buyer acquires your corporation or LLC itself. Asset sales are more common in dental transactions and often more favorable to buyers, which is why seller-side representation matters.

  • Typically 60 days to several months from signed LOI to closing, though it varies based on buyer financing, due diligence findings, and lease negotiations.

  • Almost certainly. Buyers want assurance that you won't open a competing practice nearby. We negotiate terms that are reasonable, protecting the buyer's investment without unnecessarily restricting your future.

  • Insider sales come with their own considerations — fair market value documentation, transition planning, and clear terms to preserve the relationship. We've helped many dentists navigate these situations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Let's Talk About Your Exit

You've worked hard to get here. Let's make sure the sale reflects that.


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