The acquisition model getting DSO leaders’ attention
By Ariana Portalatin
Originally at beckersdental.com
Summary & scoring by The Bell Brief (Dr. Jennifer Bell) using the Drill-Down Protocol (Drill-Down Score) — not the original publisher.
Why it matters for dental
DSO leaders are shifting from outright acquisitions to joint-venture partnerships with dentists; practice owners and DSO executives should watch this model because it changes negotiation leverage, equity stakes, and long-term exit options.
Key points
- Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners co-CEO Ashish Bagai says joint ventures are the trend he is watching most closely for DSO growth.
- Under the JV structure, dentists retain partial ownership and share risk/reward instead of selling 100 % of their equity up-front.
- The model may appeal to owners who want liquidity today but continued clinical autonomy and future upside.
- Becker’s Dental Review (DSO + Dental News) published the remarks on 18 June 2024.
Who should care
Read the original on Becker's Dental + DSO Review
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