# Non-compete (dental sale)

**Non-compete (dental sale):** A non-compete in a dental practice sale is a contractual covenant in which the selling dentist agrees not to practice within a defined area for a defined period after the sale.

A non-compete in a dental practice sale is a contractual covenant in which the selling dentist agrees not to practice within a defined area for a defined period after the sale.

Buyers use it to protect goodwill. Enforceability varies by jurisdiction and by how the covenant is drafted. This entry is general information, not legal advice; have counsel review any covenant.

Source: DDSIntel glossary, https://ddsintel.com/glossary/non-compete

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