Dental M&A Environment: How Did We Get Here and Where Are We Going?

The dental M&A market has shifted dramatically — and understanding where it's headed could be the difference between a great exit and a missed window. In this episode, Tim McNeely breaks down the current dental M&A environment, how we got here, and what practice owners should expect next. What you'll hear: The macroeconomic forces reshaping dental M&A activity in 2024 and beyond How DSO consolidation has changed buyer behavior and valuation multiples What the current dental M&A market means for solo and multi-location owners How to position your practice for the next wave of acquisition activity If you're watching the market and trying to time your exit, this episode gives you the context to make a more informed decision. Learn more and connect with Tim at timmcneely.com Connect with Tim McNeely: Website: https://timmcneely.com Take the Advisory Gap Assessment: https://timmcneely.com/exit-assessment Book an Exploratory Call: https://timmcneely.com/contact Tim McNeely, CFP® CIMA® CEPA® CPFA®, is a wealth advisor and exit strategist serving dental entrepreneurs with $5M–$25M practices. He specializes in exit architecture — coordinating tax strategy, deal structuring, estate planning, and advisory team alignment around the largest financial event of a dentist's career. He operates LifeStone, a LifeStone for dental entrepreneurs.   The Dental Wealth Nation Show is produced by LifeStone. New episodes weekly. Connect with Tim McNeely: Website: https://timmcneely.com Take the Advisory Gap Assessment: https://timmcneely.com/exit-assessment Book an Exploratory Call: https://timmcneely.com/contact Tim McNeely, CFP® CIMA® CEPA® CPFA®, is a wealth advisor and exit strategist serving dental entrepreneurs with $5M–$25M practices. He specializes in exit architecture — coordinating tax strategy, deal structuring, estate planning, and advisory team alignment around the largest financial event of a dentist's career. He operates LifeStone, a Virtual Family Office for dental entrepreneurs.   The Dental Wealth Nation Show is produced by LifeStone. New episodes weekly.