The dental specialty getting DSOs’ 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
Pediatric dentistry is now a top DSO acquisition target, shifting competitive dynamics for private-practice owners and associates considering partnerships or employment.
Key points
- DSOs are prioritizing pediatric practices because the patient population provides predictable, recurring revenue and built-in recall systems.
- Barry Lyon, DDS, on Becker’s Dental + DSO Review Podcast, outlined the clinical and financial factors driving increased private-equity interest in pediatric dental groups.
- General and specialty practices may face new competition for staff and referrals as DSO-backed pediatric clinics expand market share.
- Practice owners evaluating exit strategies or associates weighing employment offers should account for pediatric dentistry’s rising valuation multiples.
Who should care
Read the original on Becker's Dental + DSO Review
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