Dentists
http://www.firstresearch.com
Profiles cover key aspects of an industry's size, scope, and operations, recent news and developments,
industry trends, risks, and opportunities, and include a five-year industry forecast. Profiles are
updated quarterly and include:
American Dental Association
Information resources available from this organization include:
Starting Your Dental Practice
http://catalog.ada.org/ Search for above title
Topics covered include buying a practice, selecting a location, practice management systems and
finances, personnel staffing, advertising and marketing, and more. Table of contents is available
free online.
Survey of Dental Practice Series
http://www.ada.org/1619.aspx
A comprehensive series of annual reports which provide detailed financial, operating, and compensation
data for both general dentists and specialists. Specialists covered include endodontists, oral
and maxillofacial surgeons, orthodontists, pediatric dentists, periodontists, and prosthodontists.
A complete listing of all reports along with a summary description of the contents of each report
is available free online.
Reports provide in-depth industry analysis and a five-year industry growth forecast, with special
focus on the underlying structure and external forces and relationships that affect an industry and
its performance. Report sections include:
Sample industry report is available free online.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Dentists
http://www.bls.gov/dentists.htm
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, number and types of jobs, education
and training, wages and earnings, employment outlook, and sources for additional information. All
information is available free online.
Industry Market Research Reports
Dentists and Dental Practices
http://www.marketresearch.com Search for specific terms or keywords
In-depth business market research reports include information on market size and market segmentation;
marketing strategy; product and market forecasts; business trends, risks, and opportunities; key participant
profiles; market share data; and more. Summary abstract and detailed table of contents for each market
research report is accessible free online.
Industry Market Analysis Reports
Dentists - General and Specialized Dental Practices
http://www.bizminer.com Search for "621210"
Industry statistics for dental practices include industry sales and sales trends, market size and
market share by sales class, average company sales and sales per employee, staffing and employment
trends, business start up activity and failure rates, and other business statistics on a national,
state, and metropolitan area level. Sample market analysis reports can be viewed free online.
More Industry Research and Analysis
For more business research and analysis available from Standard & Poor's, Freedonia Group, Euromonitor,
and other sources—including key business statistics, market research and analysis, and business trends
and forecasts for a wide range of industries, see
Industry Overview,
Issues, Trends, and Outlook.
Industry Financial Ratios
Dentists - General and Specialized Dental Practices
http://www.bizminer.com Search for "621210"
Five-year comparative financial statement analysis includes income statements with expense detail,
balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios for dental practices.
Reports are available by sales size range, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business
start up versions. Sample financial reports with detailed financial ratio analysis can be viewed free
online.
American Dental Association
Survey of Dental Practice Series
http://www.ada.org/1619.aspx
A comprehensive series of annual reports which provide detailed financial, operating, and compensation
data for both general dentists and specialists. Specialists covered include endodontists, oral and
maxillofacial surgeons, orthodontists, pediatric dentists, periodontists, and prosthodontists.
A complete listing of all reports along with a summary description of the contents of each report
is available free online.
More Industry Financial Analysis
For more business financial information and analysis available from Integra Information, RMA Annual Financial Statement Studies, and other sources—including financial statements, financial ratios, and other key performance indicators and benchmarks for a wide range of industries, see Industry Financial Information and Financial Ratios.
American Dental Association
Survey of Dental Practice Series
http://www.ada.org/1619.aspx
A comprehensive series of annual reports which provide detailed financial, operating, and compensation
data for both general dentists and specialists. Specialists covered include endodontists, oral and
maxillofacial surgeons, orthodontists, pediatric dentists, periodontists, and prosthodontists.
A complete listing of all reports along with a summary description of the contents of each report
is available free online.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Dentists
http://www.bls.gov/dentists.htm
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, number and types of jobs, education
and training, wages and earnings, employment outlook, and sources for additional information. All
information is available free online.
Officer Compensation ExpenseSee "
BizMiner Industry Financial Ratios" above for report including this data.
Five-year comparative financial analysis details officer compensation expense in both dollars and as a percentage of sales. Available by sales size range, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions. Sample financial reports can be viewed free online.
More Compensation and Salary Data
For more compensation and salary survey data available from ERI Economic Research Institute, PayScale, Salary.com, and other sources—including average salary, salary range, incentive compensation, and employee benefits information for a wide range of jobs and industries, see Compensation and Salary Surveys.
The Health Care Group
Goodwill Registry
http://www.thehealthcaregroup.com/ Select "Products
- Annual Surveys"
The Goodwill Registry compiles transaction data on the intangible values of medical, dental, and other
health care practices. Each reported transaction includes location, purpose, gross income, overhead
percentage, and goodwill value in both dollars and as a percentage of gross income. Individual specialty
information is also available for purchase online in "Products - Goodwill Registry Online" section.
American Dental Association
Information resources available from this organization include:
Valuing A Practice: A Guide For Dentists
http://catalog.ada.org/ Search for "valuing a practice"
Publication discusses valuation issues and methods and other factors which affect the valuation
of a dental practice, and includes additional information on buying versus starting a practice,
preparing a practice for sale, using advisors, and legal and tax considerations. Table of contents
is available free online.
Financing the Purchase and Sale of Dental Practices
http://catalog.ada.org/ Search for above title
Publication addresses issues involved in buying or selling a dental practice, including alternative
methods for selling a practice and available options in obtaining financing to purchase a practice.
Table of contents is available free online.
Directory of Dental Practice Appraisers and Brokers
http://www.ada.org/1692.aspx
Paid advertising directory for appraisers and brokers who provide dental practice and equipment
appraisals. All information is accessible free online.
BVResources
Information resources available from this organization include:
BVR's Guide to Valuing Dental Practices
http://www.bvresources.com/bvstore/RecommendedBookList.asp
Guide details the methods and factors to be considered in valuing a general dentistry or orthodontic
practice, and includes two complete appraisal reports and relevant court case abstracts. Table
of contents can be viewed free online.
BVR's Industry Transaction & Profile Annual Report on General Dentistry
http://www.bvresources.com/bvstore/RecommendedBookList.asp
Annual publication includes an industry profile, five-year financial analysis, pricing rules of
thumb, and actual deal data from sales transactions. Table of contents containing additional descriptive
information and identifying data sources can be viewed free online.
Valuing Professional Practices and Licenses:
A Guide for the Matrimonial Practitioner
Part C: Valuing Medical and Dental Practices
Ronald L. Brown (Editor), Aspen Publishers, supplemented annually
http://www.aspenpublishers.com/
Loose-leaf guide contains over 45 chapters focused on valuing professional practices and professional
degrees and licenses for divorce purposes. Detailed table of contents and searchable text can be viewed
free online using "Google Preview" feature.
Small Business Valuation Formula Multiples
General Dentistry and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Practices
http://valuationresources.com/Misc/ValuationMultiples.htm
Report provides small business valuation formula multiples for general dentistry and oral and maxillofacial
surgery practices and more than 200 other industries. Valuation multiples are derived from market
transactions as reported by BIZCOMPS®, with the primary focus on small companies priced at less than
$1 million.
BVMarketData
Private Company Sales Transactions Databases
Pratt's Stats® http://www.bvmarketdata.com/PSAdvSearch.asp
BIZCOMPS® http://www.bvmarketdata.com/BIZAdvSearch.asp
Free "Visitor Search" allows users to search thousands of private company sales transactions by SIC Code, NAICS Code, or business description for comparable business sale transaction data, including revenue, earnings, and EBITDA multiples. Data can be purchased as a single report or by subscription.
More Business Sale Transaction Data
For more business sale transaction data available from BizBuySell®, Done Deals, Mergerstat, Public Stats™, and other sources for a wide range of industries, see Business Valuation Multiples and Merger & Acquisition Transaction Data.
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