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....
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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...
How Long Does it Take to Sell a Dental Practice?
Doctors have multiple options to monetize all or part of their life’s work. Depending upon the practice and the doctor’s goals, they may choose a doctor-to-doctor or doctor-to-associate transaction, a 100% sale to a DSO, or an Invisible Dental Support Organization...
The Dental Trifecta, Revisited
TWO YEARS AGO, Dental Economics published my article about the potential dramatic impact of dental trifectas on pediatric specialists, orthodontists, and oral surgeons. In 2019, Large Practice Sales (LPS) helped start the first of what became the largest invisible...
How Much Do Dental Practices Sell For?
Discover the Value of Your Practice without Cost or Obligation Dental practice values vary widely based on a range of factors including size, geography, specialty, doctor age, growth rate, payer types, procedures performed, and a number of other tangible and...
5 Things to Know Before Selling Your Dental Practice to a DSO
Doctors functionally have three ways to monetize their dental practice. Sell part or 100% to a doctor or associate Sell 100% to a Dental Support Organization (DSO) Partner with an Invisible Dental Support Organization (IDSO) and monetize part of your practice now, but...
Private Practice vs. DSO or IDSO: The Key Differences & Benefits
The ADA Health Policy Institute (HPI) recently released a research report on the accelerating trend of dental practice consolidation. Notably, the ADA HPI report identifies that the most consolidated segment of U.S. dental practitioners is Orthodontists. Over 18% of...
Timing Your Exit: When is the Ideal Moment to Sell Your Dental Practice?
OR, Should You Monetize a Part of It For Cash Now and Exit Later? The Age Factor in Practice Valuations The most important factor in a 100% practice sale to a doctor, or selling part of your practice to an IDSO, is your age. The farther you are past 55, the less...
Implant Focused Practice Valuations Update 2023
Practices with at least 30% of collections provided by Implant and All on X related cases have more IDSO bidders in 2023 than they did in 2022. There are now at least five Implant IDSOs eager to partner with implant focused practices nationally. This is addition to...
Our Latest Media Appearances
Think Oral Health: Invisible DSO Partnerships and Organic Growth with Chip Fichtner
In this episode, Chip Fichtner, co-founder of Large Practice Sales, joins to unpack the concept of “Invisible DSOs” and their transformative impact on the dental industry. He delves into how these partnerships go beyond financial gains, being customized to align with the culture and values of individual practices, significantly boosting both economic value and patient care.
The Dentist Money Show: Understanding the Basics of Invisible DSO Partnerships
As the dental industry evolves, Invisible DSOs are becoming pivotal in influencing the future. Operating behind the scenes, “invisibility” denotes their unique blend of support and autonomy, making them an attractive option to many dentists. On this episode of the...
Decoding Invisible DSOs for Dental Practices
In this episode of The Art of Dental Finance and Management, Art is joined by Chip Fichtner, co-founder and principal of Large Practice Sales. Chip sheds light on the difference between a traditional Dental Support Organization (DSO) and an Invisible DSO (IDSO), the...
Practice Partnership Podcast Ep 11: The IDSO Blacklist: How to Choose the Right Partner
Venture into the hidden dangers of Dental Support Organizations with me, Chip Fitchner of Large Practice Sales, as we dissect the unseen risks of blacklisted IDSO partnerships. With a staggering 90% of these entities potentially jeopardizing your practice's...
Brews and Tiny Teeth: Asking the Tough Questions About DSO Partnerships
Chip Fichtner is the founder of Large Practice Sales (LPS), a firm that specializes in partnering with large dental practices as they look to sell to DSOs. You may recognize him from the flyers and newsletters that his company mails out to private practices. Chip...
Practice Partnership Podcast Ep 10: How Dental Specialists Achieve the Highest Values with IDSO Partnerships
Unlock the full potential of your dental practice and say goodbye to the administrative grind! This episode is a treasure trove for dental specialists such as oral surgeons, periodontists, and endodontists (Dental Surgical Trifecta), revealing how teaming up with invisible DSOs can not only result in an enticing cash payout but also free up time to concentrate on patient care and personal well-being.