Think Oral Health: Invisible DSO Partnerships and Organic Growth with Chip Fichtner

The adoption of AI and focusing on specialty practices like orthodontics and sleep dentistry are proving essential for enhancing patient care and optimizing business operations.

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. Throughout this interview, Chip describes the recent trends in the recap market, the increased competition in acquiring dental practices, and why young specialists are gravitating towards these partnerships instead of starting their own. He also discusses how significant investments and reinvestments are catalyzing opportunities within the industry. 

Watch the entire episode on YouTube and get more details at Think Oral Health

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Chip Fichtner

Principal at Large Practice Sales

Chip Fichtner, CoFounder of Large Practice Sales has completed over $1.0 billion in IDSO partnerships in the last 24 months with dozens of IDSOs nationally. He has built, bought and sold companies in a variety of industries and has been featured in numerous media outlets. His tolerant wife of 34 years allows him to live on his airplanes visiting clients every week.

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