Dental trend: Big growth in the DSO industry

Last year brought a lot of activity in the DSO industry with many merger and acquisition events taking place, and Q1 of 2021 has shown an explosion of growth, as well.

Nine deals took place in the final months of 2020, with twelve more happening between January and February of the new year.

The events looked different, but each one heralded the same thing: Rapid growth in interest in the DSO industry. Between funding events, company mergers, and acquisitions, there is, without a doubt, a bright future for the DSO industry.

For practice-owning doctors, this increased interest is a very positive sign. Increased growth and movement in the buyer side of the DSO industry will lead to higher demand for large dental practices, which will, in turn, lead to higher multiples and better deals for doctors.

From our vantage point at Viper, we do not anticipate a slowdown in buy-side activity in 2021. In fact, we’re urging any dental practice owners who are interested in DSO partnership to contact us to get a conversation started. DSO activity will only grow throughout the rest of the year, so now is not the time to sit on the sidelines.

If you’re interested in starting a conversation with Viper, contact us today.