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Business Loans for Dental Practices
Funding for dental practices — surgery equipment, fit-outs, practice acquisition and working capital. Compare specialist healthcare finance and business loans from a whole-of-market UK panel.
Why dental practices borrow
Dentistry is equipment-intensive and acquisitive, so finance is a normal part of running a practice. Common uses include:
- New chairs, scanners, CBCT and surgery equipment.
- Refurbishing or expanding surgeries.
- Acquiring or buying into a practice.
- Funding goodwill and working capital.
- Digital systems and practice software.
How much can a dental practice borrow?
Practices are strong borrowers thanks to stable income, so facilities are often larger than typical small-business loans. Equipment finance is sized on the kit, while acquisition and goodwill funding can run well into six figures, supported by the practice's reliable cash flow.
What lenders look at for dental practices
Lenders view dentistry as low-risk because demand is steady and income predictable. They look at practice turnover, patient mix and the experience of the principals. Specialist healthcare lenders often offer keener terms than generalist ones.
Best finance options for dental practices
Asset and equipment finance spreads the cost of expensive surgery kit. An unsecured business loan funds refurbishments and working capital, while larger acquisitions may use secured or specialist healthcare lending. The Growth Guarantee Scheme can support viable expansion.
Funding a practice acquisition
Buying a practice or buying in is one of the biggest steps a dentist takes. Lenders will assess the target's accounts, patient base and goodwill. Strong, stable income on both sides makes acquisition finance very achievable for experienced clinicians.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I finance dental equipment?
Yes. Asset and equipment finance is widely used for chairs, scanners and surgery kit, spreading the cost over its working life.
Can I get a loan to buy a dental practice?
Yes. Acquisition and goodwill finance is common in dentistry, supported by the practice's stable income.
Are dental practice loans cheaper?
Often, because lenders view dentistry as low-risk. Specialist healthcare lenders may offer keener terms than generalists.
How much can a dental practice borrow?
From modest equipment finance to well into six figures for acquisitions, depending on turnover and the purpose.