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How Private Equity Is Buying Up Dental Support Organizations
Lucas and Luna dive into the rapid consolidation of dentistry through Dental Support Organizations, or DSOs. They examine how private equity firms like JAB Holding Company have rolled up thousands of independent practices under brands like Aspen Dental and Heartland Dental. The hosts discuss the business model: DSOs handle billing, marketing, and HR while dentists focus on clinical care. With about 15% of US dentists now affiliated with DSOs and that number growing fast, the episode looks at what this means for patients, dentists, and the quality of care. Luna raises the question of whether…
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