Join Dr. Ben Kacos with Dr. Bill Keith and Dr. Mark Costes for an unfiltered, insider’s look at the business mechanics behind DSOs, group practice growth, and sustainable ownership strategies.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the history and evolution of DSOs and their impact on the dental industry.

2. Understand the role of private equity in DSO growth and the concept of EBITDA in practice valuation.

3. Compare traditional doctor-to-doctor sales with DSO transactions, including valuation metrics and deal structures.

4. Identify the pros and cons of selling to a DSO, including risks, autonomy considerations, and financial implications.

5. Evaluate personal practice readiness and strategic alignment with potential DSO partnerships.

The speaker declares that neither he nor any member of his family has a financial arrangement or affiliation with any corporate offering financial support of grant monies for this CE program. Although commercially available products may be discussed, no financial arrangements exist between those companies and the speaker.