Meet the Team
Dental Practice Valuations team
Natalie Cooper
Due Diligence Lead
Natalie Cooper
Tel: +44 (0)7971128032
Natalie joined Henry Schein Dental Practice Sales in 2023, She has 20 years’ experience in the dental sector across diverse roles. Her current role as the Due Diligence Lead involves facilitating transactions, guiding clients through the meticulous Due Diligence process and overseeing the smooth progression of sales to completion. In her spare time she enjoys socialising with friends, taking country walks with her dog and spending time with her husband.
Alison Bates
Department Manager – Valuations
Alison Bates
Tel: +44 7908 465595
Alison has more than 20 years’ experience within the healthcare acquisitions sector, working for both corporate and independent companies. Her expertise covers both the dental and pharmacy industries and includes business development, valuing, financial modelling, and transitions management.
Alison manages the team of valuers across the country, as well as continuing to meet Principal Dentists to assist them with their exit planning. Her knowledge of the sector enables her to provide useful market insight and advice tailored to each different business.
Debbie Mansell
Senior Valuer
Debbie Mansell
Tel: +44 (0)7977279483
Debbie has work at Henry Schein Dental Practice Sales, formerly MediEstates, for over 10 years, initially leading the transitions team and then moving on to value practices. Her experience within the transitions team has given her a keen insight into the buyer’s perspective, which is crucial when offering advice to prospective sellers. Debbie’s professionalism and calm personality instils a real sense of trust from her clients.
Dental Practice Sales team
Emma Humphries
UK Events, Education & Marketing Manager
Emma Humphries
Tel: +44 7971128142
Sophie Radford
Business Support Supervisor
Sophie Radford
Tel: +44 1332 609318
Zoe Forde
Finance Consultant
Zoe Forde
Tel: +44 (0)7881315516
Zoe has a wealth of experience in the dental industry and has been an integral part of Henry Schein Dental Practice Sales since 2015, where she has demonstrated her expertise in dental practice sales, financial consultancy, and CQC applications. With over 9 years of dedicated service in the field, Zoe's role involves dealing with the sale of dental practices from start to finish, liaising with the healthcare lenders to help buyers gain funding for their desired practice, and advising both sellers and buyers throughout the sale process to ensure a smooth and efficient outcome. In her spare time Zoe enjoys sunny holidays with her husband and son, and going for walks with her two dogs in the countryside, where she lives.
Lisa Rodgers
Office and Facilities Manager
Lisa Rodgers
Tel: +44 (0)7585706966
Lisa is a seasoned professional with over 17 years of experience, having dedicated her career to the growth and success of Henry Schein Practice Services since 2006. From her humble beginnings as an Evening Support professional to her current role as Office and Facilities Manager, Lisa's journey is marked by continuous growth and adaptability. Known for her versatile skill set and commitment, she efficiently manages the business support team and collaborates with the CRM team, ensuring seamless operations. Beyond the office, Lisa finds joy in activities such as swimming, walking, and, most importantly, spending quality time with her family. Her passion for both personal and professional excellence shines through in all aspects of her life, making her an invaluable asset to the Henry Schein Practice Services family.
Support team
Tracy Coates
Business Support Administrator
Tracy Coates
Tel: +44 1332 609318
Tracy has worked at Henry Schein Practice Services since 2012 firstly working within the recruitment team as evening support. After a break of 4 years to have a family Tracy returned to work on a part time basis in the Business Support Team, providing administrative support to the Recruitment, Finance and Estates teams. In her spare time Tracy enjoys spending time with her family and walking her Dog Dixie in the countryside.
Claire Hannon-Boyle
Marketing Manager
Claire Hannon-Boyle
Claire is a Chartered Marketer with a First Class Degree in Business Management and Level 6 Diploma in Professional Marketing accredited by Chartered Institute of Marketing. With 20 years' experience working in various marketing roles, Claire joined the team in 2024 and is passionate about delivering winning b2b marketing strategies.
Outside of work she is a keen runner and ran the London Marathon raising £6500 for her local hospice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to our most frequently asked questions from our clients.
How long will it take to sell my dental practice?
The length of time can vary depending on the practice type and buyer type. Typically a practice sale completes within 4-10 months. For a more detailed discussion about your own circumstances please contact us.
When is the right time to sell my dental practice?
This very much depends on your lifestyle goals and your timeline for exiting the business. In some transactions, the buyer may ask you to work on for 1-5 years and so it is important to plan ahead and ensure you start the sale process early enough to match your proposed timeline. It’s also vital to think about which type of dental buyer you want to sell the business to, as this may impact upon your planned exit date.
What are the current dental market trends?
Dental practices continue to be appealing purchases for both independent and corporate buyers with the banks and private equity investors keen to lend within the sector. As the market is fluid it is best to reach out to us for a valuation. Each practice is unique and our regional Business Development Managers will be able to advise you on the current market trends that will impact your particular practice and when the best time is to sell.
What do buyers look for in a dental practice purchase?
A dental buyer will want to see growth potential within a dental practice and the available chair-capacity or expansion space to capitalise on this. Stability is really important post sale, so a buyer will benefit from a steady in-flow of patients and a stable clinical and support team. Having an appealing physical environment is also important to attract buyer interest.
What documentation will I have to prepare to sell my dental practice?
The due diligence process is often the biggest time commitment for sellers. We have an in-house due-diligence specialist who will support you through the sale and can provide you with a checklist early on the in the process so you can start to prepare the required documentation.
