ADS Midwest Dental Practices for Sale

ADS Midwest is the  Only broker endorsed by the Illinois State Dental Society!

Who We Are

ADS is the premier provider of dental practice transitions services for dentists looking to buy or sell a dental practice in Missouri, Illinois, Iowa and Arkansas. Our unparalleled expertise, experience and unique market entrée enable us to deliver the right solution that meets the needs of all parties and provides peace of mind. With over $1 billion in successful dental transitions delivered, we consistently drive transactions that are comprehensive, accurate, confidential and timely.

Straight Talk on Practice Transitions

As founding members of American Dental Sales, our affiliate organization, we have grown and evolved into the most trusted and respected dental brokerage/consulting company in the Midwest and the time has come to identify with our other affiliate members as a national organization. ADS is literally composed of the best professionals in the dental transition field. We do not offer franchises to just anyone who wants to sell dental practices. All prospective members must pass review by our nomination committee and meet quality and experience requirements. To be admitted to ADS, they must be voted upon by the entire American Dental Sales membership. American Dental Sales members are subject to internal standards and peer review. We take integrity, competence and quality seriously!

Illinois State Dental Society logo - ISDS

We are very proud to be selected by the Illinois State Dental Society to be the endorsed Dental Practice Transition Broker.

Guy Jaffe, MBA

How We Are Different

Dental Practices for Sale in IA IL MO AR IN

  • We show up. Whether we drive or fly, we are there... Most dental practice brokers, shows up to list the dental practice, but that is it. Not us. We believe that all brokerage is local, and that we need to be there. When we do the valuation, we show up. When the prospect visits the dental practice, we show up. When they want to come back again and take a more detailed look, we show up. When we meet with the lawyer, we show up. When we have the closing, we show up.
  • We only represent the seller. Some dental practice brokers do not have a problem with "dual agency" and will take a commission from both sides. We believe that this is not only bad business, but unethical. Other dental practice brokers compare themselves to a "referee". Do you want a referee or someone that is advising you and advocating on your behalf?
  • Reputation We have been doing this for 30+ years. Like a dentist, our reputation is everything! Do five hundred deals, and just do one bad deal, and that's the one that people will talk about. We will, and have, walked away when we don't feel ethically confortable. That is one of the many reasons, why we were chosen by both the Illinois State Dental Society, to be their sole endorsed dental transition broker.

Meet Our Team

Over Sixty years of experience in Practice Transitions. This is all we do!

Guy Jaffe, MBA ADS MIDWEST FOUNDER guy@adsmidwest.com
(314) 997-0535
(800) 221-6927 Guy Jaffe, MBA received his undergraduate degree in business administration from the University of Illinois in Champaign and his MBA from Washington University in St. Louis. He had a successful career developing and managing commercial real estate as president of Pan American Realty Corporation. At one time, Mr. Jaffe served as Director of Community and Economic Development for the state of Missouri. He currently serves as a director of Metropolitan Capital Bancorp in Chicago. Mr. Jaffe holds real estate broker's licenses in both Missouri and Illinois and is designated as an approved PACE program sponsor by the Academy of General Dentistry. He is a member of The Practice Valuation Study Group. In January 1996, Mr. Jaffe was a founding member of American Dental Sales (ADS).
Pete Ackerman, CPA, CVA, CEPA ADS MIDWEST CHICAGO peter@adsmidwest.com
(312) 240-9595 Peter J. Ackerman, CVA, CPA is a graduate of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio with degrees in Accounting, General Business and Finance. He began his career in private accounting at Lane Industries, Northbrook, IL a holding company over such organizations as General Binding Company, Lane Hotels, Lane Aviation, Secret Communication and several other subsidiaries. In 1996 after earning his Certified Public Accountant designation Mr. Ackerman became a principle in ADS Midwest. He is a member of and past President of ADS, past Chairman of Professional Management Consultants Association, a licensed real estate broker, a licensed business broker, a CPA, Certified Valuation Analyst, Certified Exit Planning Advisor and adjunct Faculty Midwestern University College of Dentistry. Peter covers Chicago and the Northern Illinois area.
James Ackerman ADS MIDWEST jim@adsmidwest.com
(314) 449-4517 James R. Ackerman is a graduate of St. Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri with a B.S.B.A. in Accounting. He began his career in public accounting at Arthur Andersen. After leaving to persue his life long passion as an airline pilot, Mr. Ackerman returned home to St. Louis to join ADS Midwest. He has been with ADS Midwest for over 9 years and has completed over 50 transitions. He is a licensed real estate broker salesman in both Missouri and Illinois. Mr. Ackerman helped organize the Practice Transition lecture at the University of Iowa School of Dentistry for Alumni and students. Mr. Ackerman and Mr. Jaffe lecture to dental audiences, residency classes, dental district meetings, continuing education courses and other dental society functions throughout the Midwest and United States.