PARTNERSHIP
LPS specializes in helping dentists monetize part of their life’s work through IDSO partnerships, achieving far higher values than a traditional transition. As the largest dental practice advisor in the U.S., LPS clients choose from multiple qualified bidders to increase values. Clients are also exposed only to qualified IDSO bidders for a broad view of the doctor’s options. With over $1.0 billion in IDSO partnerships completed in the last 24 months, doctors benefit from LPS’ deep knowledge and experience.
Successful Practice Transition Strategy
LPS has the largest, most experienced team exclusively focused on dental practice sales. Unlike the little “dental transition consultants” which also serve multiple industries, we specialize only in achieving high values for larger dental practices in IDSO partnerships.
LPS achieves record values for General Dentists and all specialists. In 2024, LPS signed clients in 29 states and DC. In addition, IDSOs report that LPS clients produce better outcomes in their partnerships over time. The LPS success-based fee structure means we are only paid if you complete a winning IDSO partnership.
Specialists in IDSO Partnerships
In an IDSO partnership, doctors sell 51% to 80% of their practice for cash at today’s low tax rates. Doctors continue to lead their practice as owners with their brand, team, strategy and full autonomy, not just clinical autonomy. Unlike doctor-to-doctor dental practice sales, IDSO partnerships typically yield twice the initial values for doctors eager to continue chairside for at least three to five years or longer. In the last 24 months, LPS has completed over $150 million of IDSO partnerships for doctors in their 30’s.
A Proven Process for Higher Values
LPS’ proprietary bidding process achieves multiple qualified IDSO bidders for doctors’ consideration.
In 2024, over 40 IDSOs bid on LPS clients, with over $150 million of completed transactions exceeding 9x EBITDA and over $50 million at 11x EBITDA. By considering market conditions and engaging multiple bidders, we help dentists secure the most favorable outcomes in their successful IDSO partnership.
A typical LPS client will have five or more bidders, with some recently achieving a dozen or more.
Long-Term Success in IDSO Partnerships
Not all IDSOs are created equal. With over 1,000 IDSOs in the U.S., only about 100 meet LPS’ high standards. Our expert advisors help dentists make an informed decision by identifying the best partners for long-term success. Many LPS clients have achieved 300% to 1,000% equity growth in just a few years—turning their initial partnership into generational wealth.
Dental Transition Process
LPS clients will have many “First Dates” which are conference calls with qualified IDSOs we have identified that could be a fit for you both from a value and your description of the ideal partner. If you like each other, we move to the next step.
The IDSOs then submit their initial bids within a specified period of time. Together, we will then choose three finalists which will be invited to the next step in the process.
Executives from the IDSO and an LPS partner will meet with you at your office, after hours, and then have dinner. The dinners with the three finalists are scheduled on three consecutive nights to create bidding tension. The second dates are typically followed by higher offers in the form of a Letter of Intent (LOI).
The LOI is the culmination of the negotiations of a partnership. All terms and conditions will be defined in detail including purchase structure, consideration, employment terms, leases, Earn Out consideration for future performance, non-competes and other details. The LOI becomes the road map for the closing process.
While LPS pits the three finalists against each other to secure doctors the best deal with their preferred partner, doctors are introduced to doctors who have joined the IDSO you are considering. LPS clients will have private conversations with other doctors which have joined the finalist IDSO to learn what may change, what will not change and if the IDSO lived up to its promises.
Your decision has been narrowed down to the best IDSO for you. We then negotiate the highest value, both long and short term and the best partnership terms for you and your team and put it in the form of a signed Letter of Intent (LOI).
LPS is your “wedding” planner at this point in the process. We handle due diligence and closing, including suggesting lawyers, accountants and negotiation of the Quality of Earnings audit process which is critical to achieving the highest value.
The entire closing process is managed by LPS. Your chosen lawyer will negotiate the Asset Purchase Agreement, employment agreements, lien releases, leases, associate agreement assignments, team benefits and many other critical items.
Prior to closing, your new IDSO partner will work with you to design a smooth integration process for you and your team to benefit from the IDSOs resources.
This process is designed to create a long partnership. It will ease administrative burdens, create a more diversified investment portfolio, grow your practice, and create wealth. LPS ensures that you choose a partner with which you will have a long, successful relationship. LPS is involved long after closing to help our clients and their new partners in any way needed.
Dental Practices
LPS clients have enjoyed billions of dollars in both initial value and long-term equity growth over the last eight years, a level of success unmatched in the dental industry. In just 2024, dozens of LPS clients had the opportunity to monetize hundreds of millions of dollars of their retained ownership in recapitalizations of their IDSO partners. Some client returns exceeded 10x the initial value of their equity.
More larger practice owners choose LPS than any other advisor for a reason. LPS is not the cheapest, but we are clearly the best.