Over the past three decades, thousands of doctors have sold their practices to a dental support organization (DSO) or quietly partnered with invisible DSOs (IDSOs). American Dental Association reports issued in 2023 indicate more dentists are affiliating with DSOs....
The Latest News on Dental Practice Valuation
Increase the Value of Your Practice Real Estate With an IDSO Partner
When doctors own their practice real estate and partner with an invisible dental support organization (IDSO), the value of their real estate can increase substantially. Dental practices have large investments in tenant improvements which historically decrease the risk...
Why Doctors Choose IDSO Partnership vs. Remaining Independent in 2023
Ultimately, if LPS is unable to find the ideal IDSO partner for our doctor clients at an exceptional value, doctors are never obligated to do anything at all. They can learn about all of their options, confirm our estimated value and fully understand if an IDSO...
Understanding and Improving Dental Practice EBITDA
In the ever-evolving landscape of dental practice sales and Invisible Dental Support Organization (IDSO) partnerships, a fundamental factor reigns supreme: Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA). However, the art of calculating dental...
The Doctor Matters: The Doctor’s Personality and Plan Impacts Practice Value
Practice value is enhanced by the potential that a doctor can create and articulate, not just about their practice. Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) is important (Net Income, see LPS EBITDA Memo), but a doctors’...
Another Do It Yourself Deal Saved; $2.0+ Million More for the Doctor
Doctors are naively attempting transactions directly with IDSOs and leaving money on the table, every single time. In this case study, we achieved an extra $2.0 million net for the doctor after eight bidders weighed in on the practice’s real value. I had to check on...
Two New OMS IDSOs Launched Last Week
Two more OMS IDSOs were launched last week, one national and one regional. OMS consolidation bidders now 15+, some with better strategies than others. I predict one of these new ones will soar and one will flounder. The two new OMS IDSOs launched last week are very...
Selling Your Dental Practice to Private Equity
The Truth About Private Equity in Dental Practice Consolidation For some unknown reason, dentists seem to think that Private Equity (PE) is the only buyer of dental practices. In reality, while PE is the financial sponsor of many Dental Support Organizations (DSO) and...
Learn WHY Thousands of Dentists Quietly Partnered with IDSOs in 2022
Record Number of IDSO Partnerships Created by LPS in 2022, But Why? Invisible Dental Support Organizations (IDSO) become a doctor’s silent partner by purchasing 51% to 90% of a practice for cash up front. Doctors continue to lead their practices as owners for years or...
The #1 Best Recapitalization in History is Coming This Month (by Multiple of EBITDA)
The #1 Best Recapitalization in History is Coming This Month (by Multiple of EBITDA) While #2 achieved almost a $2.0 billion dollar recap value after 30 years, the new #1 will achieve over $2.0 billion in about 36 months. And yes, LPS did partner them with over 100...
Our Latest Media Appearances
Practice Partnership Podcast Ep 9: Top 10 Attributes to Achieve the Highest IDSO Partnership Value in ’24
Today on the show, host Chip Fichtner unlocks the top 10 practice attributes to achieve the highest value in an IDSO partnership this year. These essential elements can catapult your business to the forefront of IDSO partnership considerations. Whether your practice...
The DrBicuspid Podcast featuring Chip Fichtner
In this episode, DrBicuspid editor-in-chief Kevin Henry interviews Chip Fichtner, co-founder and principal of Large Practice Sales, about the current state of practice sales and the role of invisible dental support organizations (DSOs) in the industry. Fichtner explains how invisible DSOs partner with dentists to provide support and resources while allowing the dentists to retain ownership and autonomy. He highlights the growing trend of younger dentists partnering with invisible DSOs and the benefits of such partnerships, including increased profitability and access to new technologies. Fichtner also emphasizes the importance of understanding invisible DSOs and their impact on the dental industry.
DEO Growth Secrets Ep. 187: Large Practice Sales and Partnerships
In this episode, Emmet hosts Chip Fichtner, Co-founder and Principal, Large Practice Sales. They discuss what's happening in the marketplace right now: What dental partnerships look like today If you're thinking about a transaction, the best way to investigate your...
Practice Partnership Podcast Ep 8: ‘23 Practice Value Recap and Forecast for ‘24
In the first episode of the new year, Chip recaps the results of practice values and transactions in 2023 and forecasts what 2024 has in store for IDSO partnerships. In short, 2023 achieved record values for GPs and all specialties across the country. Any great...
Practice Partnership Podcast Ep 7: What’s Driving the Record Consolidation of OMS, Pedo and Ortho Practices?
Today on Practice Partnership, we're talking about the fastest-growing segment of dental practice consolidation – the "Dental Trifecta" Invisible DSOs (IDSOs)! Chip Fichtner will teach you all about how Dental Trifecta IDSOs only partner with pediatric...
Practice Partnership Podcast Ep 6: The Upside of Higher Interest Rates for Dentists
We all know interest rates have been rising – but what does that mean for your dental practice? Strap in for another insightful episode where host Chip Fichtner brings to light the surprising upside of increased interest rates on dental practice values. It's not...