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The Dental Equipment Intelligence Library

Data-driven guides, valuation benchmarks, and strategic frameworks for dental practice owners, DSO operators, and M&A advisors.

 FEATURED GUIDE

 VALUATIONS 

What Is Dental Equipment Fair Market Value? (And How To Know Yours)

By Pete Volk, DSI
 
8 min read
 
Updated May 2026

There is no published blue book for dental equipment value — until now. This guide explains what FMV actually means for dental equipment, how it's calculated, and why the number matters for insurance, practice sales, and capital planning.

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 M&A & DILIGENCE 

Dental Equipment Valuation for Practice Sales: What Buyers Actually Look At

 

When a DSO or PE firm evaluates your practice, equipment condition and value directly affects the offer. Here's exactly what buyers look for — and how to be prepared.  

6 min read
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 CAPEX PLANNING 

DSO CAPEX Planning: A Data-Driven Framework for Equipment Replacement


Most DSOs are making capital decisions from spreadsheets and gut feel. This framework shows how to build a defensible, data-driven replacement plan across every location.

10 min read
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 VALUATIONS 

Dental Chair Fair Market Value: DCI Edge, Midmark, A-dec & More

What is a dental chair actually worth on the secondary market? We analyzed hundreds of real transactions to show current FMV ranges by brand, model, and condition.

7 min read

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 INSURANCE  

Dental Equipment Insurance: Why Most Practices Are Underinsured

A coverage gap analysis of dental practices reveals most are insuring equipment at 40–60% of actual replacement value. Here's how to find your gap before a loss event.

6 min read
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 M&A & DILIGENCE 

How to Prepare for a DSO Acquisition: Equipment Documentation Checklist

The practices that command the best multiples walk in prepared. This checklist covers everything a DSO buyer will ask about your equipment — and how to have the answers ready.

5 min read
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 VALUATIONS 

Dental CBCT Scanner Values: Depreciation Curves and Replacement Timelines

CBCT scanners are among the highest-value assets in any dental practice. Here's how they depreciate, when to replace vs. repair, and what the secondary market looks like in 2026.

7 min read

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 DSO STRATEGY 

DSO Equipment Standardization: Why It Matters and How to Get There

Off-formulary equipment increases service costs, training burden, and acquisition risk. Here's the business case for standardization — and a practical roadmap for getting there.

7 min read
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 MARKET DATA 

Used Dental Equipment Prices: What's Actually Selling on the Secondary Market

Based on real transaction data from eBay, dental dealers, and resellers — here's what used dental equipment is actually selling for in 2026, by category and condition.

9 min read

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