Invisible Dental Support Organization (IDSO) partnerships with dental practices of all types continued to accelerate during 2023. Many LPS clients achieved new, record high values. A large influx of new IDSO bidders empowered by billions of dollars of fresh global,...
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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...
Q4 2023 Dental Practice Value Update; Plenty of Bidders, Values Stable, But…
While several formerly active IDSOs have stopped or reduced their activities in seeking new partners, they have been replaced by multiple new and recapitalized legacy IDSOs with literally billions do invest. Multiple IDSOs with capital and capacity (debt & equity) are eagerly bidding for LPS clients at record values.
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...
The Dentalpreneur Episode 1842: DSOs, Multiples & Liquidation
On today’s episode, Mark sits down with Chip Fichtner, the principal of Large Practice Sales (LPS), to delve into the transformative trends of consolidation and investment in the dental industry. They discuss the significant impact of ‘invisible’ Dental Support...
Practice Partnership Podcast Ep 5: IDSOs, Inflation & Interest Rates – What Doctors Need To Know About Practice Values Today (with Maxwell Sellers)
Today, Chip speaks with Maxwell Sellers (Principal, Development & Buy-side Relations, LPS) to help us map the complex terrain of dental practice deals within the larger economy. Maxwell's diverse experiences (from J.P. Morgan to private equity and multi-site...
Very Dental Extra: The Advantages of an Invisible DSO
"One of the key attributes of an invisible DSO is the doctor is still an owner and therefore continues to lead the practice as an owner. He's making all of the crucial decisions...not the DSO." - Chip Fichtner, Large Practice Sales Alan from the Very Dental Podcast is...
Dramatic IDSO Changes in Q4; High Interest Rates Can be GOOD and BAD!
LPS has completed IDSO partnerships for our clients with almost 40 different IDSOs in 30 states in the last couple of years. Values this quarter will continue to hit records, but certain legacy IDSO bidders have stepped on the brakes to practice criteria and values....
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...
Practice Partnership Podcast Ep 4: How to Grow Your Practice with a Dental Trifecta (with Brian Anderson)
In this episode, special guest Dr. Brian Anderson flips the script and interviews LPS co-founder and host Chip about his proven concept of a Dental Trifecta, where an IDSO partners with pediatric, orthodontic and oral surgery practices within the same community. As...
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Very Dental Extra: The Advantages of an Invisible DSO
"One of the key attributes of an invisible DSO is the doctor is still an owner and therefore continues to lead the practice as an owner. He's making all of the crucial decisions...not the DSO." - Chip Fichtner, Large Practice Sales Alan from the Very Dental Podcast is...
Practice Partnership Podcast Ep 4: How to Grow Your Practice with a Dental Trifecta (with Brian Anderson)
In this episode, special guest Dr. Brian Anderson flips the script and interviews LPS co-founder and host Chip about his proven concept of a Dental Trifecta, where an IDSO partners with pediatric, orthodontic and oral surgery practices within the same community. As...
10 Things to Know Before Selling Your Practice to a DSO or IDSO
If you have a larger dental practice and have been contacted by one or more DSOs/IDSOs interested in buying your practice or partnering with you, then join Chip Fichtner, Co-Founder & Principal at Large Practice Sales (LPS), to learn how to maximize initial values, leverage multiple bidders, navigate tax implications, and more!
Practice Partnership Podcast Ep 3: The DIY Problem: Why You Shouldn’t Navigate an IDSO Partnership Alone
Are you ready to navigate the labyrinth of invisible DSO partnerships on your own? (Spoiler: you're probably not). Settle in as LPS co-founder and host Chip Fitchner guides you through the maze of variables and "gotchas" underlying the IDSO world, from employee...
Practice Partnership Podcast Ep 2: How to Choose the Right IDSO Partner for Your Practice
In our second episode, LPS co-founder and host Chip Fichtner delves into the need for a dedicated, non-conflicted advisor for your practice, and why you shouldn't ever go-it-alone on an IDSO. We'll also be discussing the key factors in selecting the perfect...
Decisions in Dentistry: What Dentists Should Consider Before Partnering with a DSO
Selling part of your dental practice to a Dental Support Organization (DSO) is a big decision and it’s important to know all the details. In this episode of The Art of Dental Finance and Management podcast, Art meets with Chip Fichtner,...