Dental practices continue to show steady growth, supported by resilient patient demand, improving practice financing options, and continued buyer interest from DSOs, private equity-backed groups, and independent dentists. According to Vertical IQ, sales for the U.S. dental
The dental industry entered 2026 with steady fundamentals, but practice owners continued to navigate staffing pressure, rising operating costs, and a more selective buyer environment. While patient demand remains resilient, many dental practices are focusing more closely
