Paul Graham from Christie & Co rejoins The Probe Dental Podcast to unpack the latest Dental Market Review.

With 57% of accepted offers completing at or above asking price, competition for top practices is fierce, so what actually makes a practice “quality” in buyers’ eyes? Paul explains why corporate and PE-backed groups have surged back to half of all offers in 2026, why NHS and NHS-led mixed practices are attracting renewed interest after contract reform, and why he expects the CMA’s private dentistry investigation to focus on pricing transparency rather than structural change.

We also look at what the rise in internationally qualified dentists means for recruitment and valuations, and what owners planning to sell in the next 12–24 months should be doing now to capture premium interest in a market heading towards £15 billion.

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Download the 2026 Dental Market Review here: https://www.christie.com/sectors/dental-practices/market-review/

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