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Which kind of DSO is a fit for my practice?

Ten questions. The index scores your practice against the buying criteria of three buyer types: regional DSOs, national platform DSOs, and small dentist-owned groups. It also flags what would move you up.

This is a directional fit score built from stated criteria, not an offer or a guarantee that any buyer will engage.

DSO Compatibility Index

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Regional DSO fit
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National platform fit
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Dentist-owned group fit
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Best fit
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1. Adjusted EBITDA
2. Locations
3. Practice type
4. Owner share of dentistry production
5. Hygiene share of collections
6. Payer mix
7. Operatories
8. Associates on staff
9. How long would you stay after a sale?
10. What matters most to you in a buyer?

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What do different DSOs look for in a practice?

Regional DSOs want profitable general practices with room to add a provider; national platforms want scale, specialty, or multi-site groups; dentist-owned groups want smaller practices where the seller will stay and the culture fits. The same practice can be a strong fit for one and a weak fit for another.

Buyer typeTypical targetWhat they weight most
Regional DSO$300K – $1M EBITDA, one or two sites, generalHygiene strength, operatory capacity, seller stays 2+ years
National platform DSO$500K+ EBITDA, specialty or multi-siteScale, associate coverage, growth trend, PPO-heavy is fine
Dentist-owned group$150K – $500K EBITDA, single siteCultural fit, seller transition, staff retention, FFS mix