French Dental Practice Sale: A Trend Towards Work-Life Balance?
A dental practice specializing in orthodontics in the Drôme region of France is currently for sale through Hippocrate Solutions. This listing isn’t just about a change in ownership; it highlights a growing trend within the healthcare sector – a desire for a more balanced lifestyle, even within demanding professions.
The Allure of a Reduced Work Schedule
The practice, offered due to the owner’s retirement, operates on a remarkably comfortable schedule: just three days a week with ten weeks of vacation annually. This is a significant departure from the traditionally demanding hours often associated with running a medical practice. This flexibility is a key selling point, attracting practitioners seeking a better quality of life without sacrificing professional fulfillment.
A Secure Investment in a Thriving Region
Located in an historic building, the 142 square meter practice benefits from a strong local patient base. The area has a low density of orthodontists, ensuring consistent demand. The sale includes the building itself, offering a secure long-term asset. The practice is equipped with modern technology, including four chairs, a panoramic X-ray, and digital impression capabilities, minimizing the require for immediate capital investment by the new owner.
Hippocrate Solutions: Facilitating Transitions in Healthcare
Hippocrate Solutions is acting as the exclusive agent for this sale, and notably, they are covering the agency fees. This demonstrates a commitment to streamlining the transition process for both the seller and the buyer. The company provides a range of services to healthcare professionals, including assistance with finding positions, setting up practices, developing existing businesses, and selling practices. They focus on the financial, legal, and strategic aspects of healthcare ownership.
The Rise of Lifestyle Practices
This sale reflects a broader trend in healthcare. Increasingly, practitioners are prioritizing work-life balance when considering practice ownership or employment. This is particularly true for specialists like orthodontists, where a more predictable schedule can be accommodated without significantly impacting patient care. The demand for practices offering this type of lifestyle is likely to increase as younger generations of healthcare professionals enter the field.
The location, 45 minutes from Valence and an hour from Avignon, adds to the appeal, offering a blend of urban accessibility and a peaceful environment.
ODF Focus and Patient Loyalty
The practice is oriented towards ODF (Orthodontic Functional Therapy), a treatment approach focused on addressing the underlying causes of malocclusion. This specialized focus, combined with a loyal patient base, contributes to the practice’s stable and healthy profitability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Hippocrate Solutions?
A: Hippocrate Solutions is a company that supports healthcare professionals throughout their careers, from finding employment to selling their practices.
Q: What is included in the sale?
A: The sale includes the dental practice itself, the building, modern equipment, and an established patient base.
Q: What are the working hours like?
A: The current schedule is three days a week with ten weeks of vacation per year.
Q: Where is the practice located?
A: The practice is located in the Drôme region of France, near Valence and Avignon.
Q: Who covers the agency fees?
A: Hippocrate Solutions covers the agency fees for this sale.
Pro Tip: When considering a practice acquisition, thoroughly review the patient demographics and referral sources to ensure a sustainable future for the business.
Interested in learning more about this opportunity? Contact Hippocrate Solutions at 06 83 71 12 64.
