What it will take for oral surgery practices to stay independent
By Cameron Cortigiano
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
Oral surgery practice owners who want to remain independent face mounting pressure from PE-backed consolidators; owners must adopt aggressive operational and strategic tactics to close the valuation gap and protect their autonomy.
Key points
- Lee Kojanis, DDS, co-owner of three-location Premier Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Group in New Jersey, remains independent despite the regional wave of acquisitions.
- The article states that the valuation gap between PE-backed groups and independent practices is widening, making it harder for independents to compete on price or scale.
- Premier’s strategy is described as “go back to basics,” implying a focus on core operational efficiencies rather than expansion or affiliation.
- Independent oral surgery owners are the primary audience; DSO and PE buyers are the competitive pressure.
Who should care
Read the original on Becker's Dental + DSO Review
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