In the last 60 days of 2021, invisible dental support organizations (IDSOs) monetized more than $4 billion in value for their doctor partners and investors, Dental Economics reports. That was in addition to $1.4 billion in the first 30 days of 2021for a single IDSO. In 2022, there will be tens of billions of dollars returned to doctors and investors as dozens more IDSOs and DSOs recapitalize or sell to larger investors. Some doctors and investors will achieve returns of three to 10 times or more on their equity in many of these transactions, some in less than three years.
Today, hundreds of IDSOs in all 50 states are eager to partner with dentists of every specialty. IDSOs purchase 51% to 90% of a practice at record values for cash up front. Doctors retain ownership and continue to lead their practices as owners—with the doctor’s brand, team, and strategy—for years or even decades. An IDSO partnership is not a short-term transition strategy, but rather a wealth-building partnership. Read more.
