DSOs are here to stay. They are spreading nationally, and many believe they will be the largest providers of dental services very soon. Why? The obvious reason is that dentistry can be very profitable and provide a steady return to investors. Why did it take so long for investors to jump into the business of […]

Be Sure to Ask These Six Questions When Considering Selling to a DSO In the first 25 years of our company’s history, dating back to 1993, 100 percent of our transitions were from one solo practitioner or partnership to another. For some buyers, this might have been their second, third, or even fourth office – […]

What is a DSO? A DSO (dental service organization) contract with dental practices and provide business support and management. The DSO model works by supporting dental practices with administrative and non-clinical services. This allows dentists to conduct patient care without having to focus on operations management. Who do DSOs Employ? Aside from acquiring private practices, […]

What are DSOs? DSOs actually go by a number of different names: Dental Service Organizations, Dental Management Organizations, Dental Support Organizations, and variations on the theme. They provide dental practice management and administrative services including marketing, human resources, billing, accounting, regulatory compliance, lease negotiation, and purchasing services. The DSO Model The DSO model can fundamentally […]