Dental Practice for Sale in Toronto: How to Find One

Published 2 November 2026 · By Jatin Dua, Broker of Record, RE/MAX Quantum Realty

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By Jatin Dua · Broker of Record, RE/MAX Quantum Realty · Updated 2 November 2026 · 9 min read — Where to find a dental practice for sale in Toronto and the GTA in 2027, including off-market practices that never get listed.

Short answer

Few GTA dental practices are listed publicly. MLS shows mostly small practices, with a median of about $280,000 over the 12 months to September 2026, while larger practices usually trade privately. To find one, check dental marketplaces, work with specialist practice brokers, post a wanted ad and approach owners directly, with lender pre-approval ready.

This guide is for dentists and associates who want to buy a dental practice in Toronto, Mississauga or anywhere in the GTA in 2027. You will learn where practices are actually listed, why so many never appear publicly, and how to find and approach an off-market practice without wasting a year.

Where are dental practices for sale in Toronto listed?

There is no single list. Practices change hands through a handful of channels, and each one shows you a different slice of the market.

Channel	What you will find	Strengths and limits
MLS (TRREB)	Mostly small practices and clinic units	Easy to search. The 12-month MLS median for dental and medical practices was about $280,000
Oral Health Group marketplace	Dental office for sale, practice for sale, partnership and practice opportunity ads across Canada	National reach. Few GTA sale listings at any given time
Ontario Dental Association Job and Ad Board	Job ads, plus ads from dentists seeking to buy a practice	Useful for posting your own “wanted” ad to owners
Specialist practice brokers	Confidential listings and pre-qualified buyer lists	Most larger GTA sales. Details only after you sign a confidentiality agreement
Direct approach to owners	Off-market practices whose owners have not listed	Least competition. Slow, and needs a careful approach

Source: TRREB MLS data via REALM, 12 months to September 2026; Oral Health Group marketplace (viewed November 2026); Ontario Dental Association Job and Ad Board (viewed November 2026).

When I checked the Oral Health Group marketplace in early November 2026, the only practice listed for sale on its dental office page was in Montréal, alongside an Ottawa partnership opportunity. That is typical. The public listings are thin, and the GTA deals mostly happen out of view.

Why are so few GTA dental practices listed publicly?

Sellers want to protect their staff and patients. If word gets out early, a hygienist may start job hunting or patients may wonder what is happening. So most owners market quietly and only to buyers who have signed a confidentiality agreement.

The data supports this. TRREB MLS data (via REALM) for the 12 months to September 2026: dental and medical practices that sold through MLS were small, with a median of about $280,000, and sold at about 85% of asking. Larger GTA practices usually trade privately.

Privacy law also shapes the process. The RCDSO explains that Ontario’s health privacy law (PHIPA) lets an owner share health information with a potential buyer so the buyer can assess the practice, but only after the buyer signs a confidentiality agreement. Expect to sign one before you see anything detailed.

How do you find an off-market dental practice in the GTA?

An off-market practice is one whose owner might sell but has not listed it. These are the deals with the least competition. Here is how I approach them for buyer clients.

Define the target first

Decide the area, the number of operatories, a collections range, whether you want the building, and how soon you can take over. A tight brief lets you approach owners with a clear, credible request instead of a vague one.

Use the public register and density data

My Business Maps combine RCDSO public register counts with 2021 Census data, so you can see which GTA areas have many dentists per household and which have few. An area with fewer dentists can mean less competition after you buy. Pair it with a drive through the area, so you know each plaza and building before you write to an owner there.

Post a “wanted” ad

Some buyers place ads on the Ontario Dental Association’s Job and Ad Board saying they want to hear from owners considering a sale or transition. Owners who are not ready to list sometimes answer these quietly.

Write to owners directly, carefully

A short, respectful letter that explains who you are, what you are looking for and that you will keep everything confidential can open a conversation. Never contact staff, and never show up unannounced during clinic hours.

Look at the building, not only the practice

Some practices come with an owner-occupied unit or building. My guide to medical and dental office buildings in Etobicoke and Mississauga lists buildings where dental tenants cluster, which helps when an owner is open to selling both.

My take

The buyers who find the best off-market practices usually have three things ready before they knock: a lender pre-approval, a clear brief, and a lawyer and accountant on standby. Owners take a buyer seriously when they can see the money and the team are real.

Already have a practice in mind? Put its numbers through the estimator below to see a rough value range.

How do you get financing in place before you look?

Talk to a bank’s healthcare team before you shortlist practices. The big banks advertise strong terms for dentists, but every approval depends on your own file.

RBC advertises up to 100% funding of a practice purchase price, start-up or expansion costs for medical and dental professionals.
Scotiabank advertises up to 100% financing for licensed dentists, covering practice acquisition, renovations, building purchase, equipment and leaseholds, subject to credit approval.
BMO Nesbitt Burns’ May 2026 buyer guide says to have cash savings of about 10% to 20% of the target price, expects personal guarantees (sometimes from a spouse), and says a clean file can be approved in about two to four weeks.

Ask each bank what it will and will not fund: goodwill, equipment, leasehold improvements, working capital and the building can each be treated differently. Ask, too, whether payments can be lower in the first months while you settle in, and what security and guarantees they want.

Up to 100% is a ceiling, not a promise. Lenders look at the practice’s cash flow, your income history and your debt, including student loans. Get a pre-approval letter so owners know you can close.

How do you compete with dental groups for a GTA practice?

Large dental groups are active buyers. Oral Health Group reported that Dentalcorp acquired 13 practices in the third quarter of 2025 at an average of about 7.5 times practice-level EBITDA after rent. 123Dentist says it supports more than 450 Canadian clinics, and in October 2025 it announced a deal to acquire MCA Dental Group and its 27 Ontario and Québec locations.

An individual dentist can still win. Many sellers care about more than price:

Continuity of care. You can promise to keep the practice name, the team and the treatment approach.
A clean exit. Group offers often ask the seller to keep working for a period. A buyer who lets the seller leave sooner, or stay part-time by choice, can stand out.
Simple terms. More cash at closing and fewer conditions tied to future results.
Speed. A buyer with financing, a lawyer and an accountant ready can move quickly.

What should you check before you make an offer?

Once you sign a confidentiality agreement, ask for the information a lender will want anyway.

Three years of financial statements, and collections and production by provider.
Active patient counts and new patients per month.
Hygiene’s share of revenue. BMO’s guide flags under 25% as a warning sign, and overhead above 65% as another.
The lease: years left, renewal options, the assignment clause and any demolition clause.
Premises approvals for x-ray, CT and sedation. Some do not survive a sale or a renovation, as my dental office space guide explains.
Staff list, roles, pay and years of service.
Equipment list with age and service records.

Watch out

Do not fall for a practice before you have read the lease. A great patient base in a space with two years left and a demolition clause is a short-term asset. Ask for the full lease, including amendments, before you make an offer, and make the deal conditional on the landlord’s consent.

Are there dental practices for sale in Mississauga and the rest of the GTA?

Yes, but the same pattern holds across Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham and Oakville: few public listings and many private deals. Your search area should follow where you want to live and practise for the next ten years, and where patient demand is strong.

Two practical points. First, growing suburbs can have fewer dentists per household than central Toronto, which my dentist density map shows area by area. Second, plaza and office-building practices bring different lease and parking questions, so the property review matters as much as the practice review.

What happens once you find the right practice?

The usual order is: confidentiality agreement, information review, a letter of intent, due diligence, the purchase agreement, then closing with your lender. Your lawyer handles the agreement and your accountant reviews structure and tax. For what you are actually buying and the RCDSO steps after closing, read my guide to buying an Ontario dental practice.

My role is the deal and the real estate: finding the practice, approaching the owner, negotiating the business terms and handling the lease or building. I work alongside your lawyer, accountant and lender. I am not a lawyer, accountant or practice appraiser.

What to do next

Write a one-page brief: area, chairs, collections range, timing, and whether you want the building.
Get a lender pre-approval and confirm how much cash you need.
Check the density map for the areas on your list and shortlist two or three.
Place a “wanted” ad and start careful, confidential outreach to owners.
Line up your lawyer and accountant so you can move when the right practice appears.

Need help with this? Talk to me.

I’m Jatin Dua, Broker of Record at RE/MAX Quantum Realty, and I’m the best agent to do this kind of work for you in Toronto and across the GTA. Over $100 million in GTA sales and 100+ families helped sell. Feel free to contact me any time: call or text 833-330-1925 or email [email protected].

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Frequently asked questions

How do I find a dental practice for sale in Toronto?

Use several channels at once. In 2027, check MLS, the Oral Health Group marketplace and the Ontario Dental Association Job and Ad Board, and contact specialist practice brokers. Many larger Toronto practices sell privately, so also approach owners directly with a clear brief and a lender pre-approval. Expect to sign a confidentiality agreement before seeing details.

Are there dental clinics for sale in Mississauga?

Yes, but few are listed publicly at any one time. As in the rest of the GTA, most Mississauga dental practices sell privately to buyers who sign a confidentiality agreement first. TRREB MLS data via REALM for the 12 months to September 2026 shows the dental and medical practices that did sell on MLS were small, with a median of about $280,000.

What is an off-market dental practice?

An off-market dental practice is one whose owner may be willing to sell but has not listed it publicly. In the GTA, buyers find these through direct letters to owners, wanted ads such as those on the Ontario Dental Association Job and Ad Board, and personal networks. They often attract fewer competing buyers, but they take patience and a careful, confidential approach.

How much does a dental office cost in the GTA?

It depends on size and profit. GTA dental practices have traded at roughly 100–150% of annual collections, and 2026 guides from BMO Nesbitt Burns and EBIKO put the GTA at about 130% to 150%. Small practices sold on MLS in the 12 months to September 2026 had a median of about $280,000. A clinic building or unit is priced separately as real estate.

Can I get 100% financing to buy a dental practice in Canada?

Possibly. RBC advertises up to 100% funding of a practice purchase price, and Scotiabank advertises up to 100% financing for licensed dentists, subject to credit approval. Approval in 2027 still depends on the practice’s cash flow and your finances. A BMO Nesbitt Burns guide suggests having savings of about 10% to 20% of the price.

Do I have to sign an NDA to see a dental practice for sale in Ontario?

Usually, yes. The RCDSO explains that Ontario’s health privacy law, PHIPA, lets a dentist share health information with a potential buyer to assess the practice, but only after the buyer signs a confidentiality agreement. Sellers and specialist practice brokers in the GTA also use these agreements to protect staff and patients from early news of a sale.

Who are the biggest buyers of dental practices in Canada?

Large dental groups are among the most active. Dentalcorp acquired 13 practices in the third quarter of 2025, according to Oral Health Group, and 123Dentist, which supports more than 450 Canadian clinics, announced a deal in October 2025 to acquire MCA Dental Group’s 27 Ontario and Québec locations. Individual dentists and associates also buy many GTA practices.

Can an associate buy the practice they work in?

Yes, and it is often the smoothest sale for patients and staff. A 2026 BMO Nesbitt Burns guide describes associate-to-owner paths that take about two or three years, and minority buy-ins of about 25% to 49%. In Ontario, the associate still needs financing, a lawyer and an accountant, and the RCDSO change-of-ownership rules apply.

How long does it take to buy a dental practice in the GTA?

Finding the right practice usually takes longer than closing it. Searching can take months, especially for off-market practices. Once you agree terms, a BMO Nesbitt Burns guide says a clean lender file can be approved in about two to four weeks, but due diligence, landlord consent and legal work add time. No closing date can be guaranteed.

Dental Practice for Sale in Toronto and the GTA: How to Find One (Including Off-Market)