Sell Your Dental Practice to a DSO with a Trusted National Brokerage

What Is a DSO, and How Does It Work When Buying a Dental Practice?

A Dental Service Organization provides non-clinical management and operational support to dental practices. When a DSO acquires a practice, the owner typically maintains clinical autonomy while the DSO oversees administrative functions such as HR, billing, marketing, and purchasing.

DSOs often use EBITDA and supporting performance metrics to determine value and structure their offers. Understanding these metrics is essential because they greatly influence pricing, equity opportunities, and partnership terms. Triumphant Partners brings extensive experience navigating DSO structures and helps owners evaluate whether a partnership supports their goals and preserves their identity.

How Do I Know If Selling My Dental Practice to a DSO Is the Right Choice?

A DSO transition is ideal for owners who want strong financial outcomes, more work-life balance, or a defined plan for retirement or reduced clinical time. Key considerations include long-term goals, practice size, provider count, growth trajectory, lifestyle preferences, and readiness to shift administrative responsibilities.

Triumphant Partners leads a detailed discovery process to help owners understand their options. We evaluate your goals, staff culture, patient experience, and financial readiness, then offer guidance that protects your practice legacy and ensures continuity of care.

What Is the Process for Selling a Dental Practice to a DSO in the USA?

Selling to a DSO is a structured process. We manage the entire journey so owners can focus on their practice. Our streamlined six-step model includes:

• Discovery and initial consultation
• CPA led underwriting and readiness evaluation
• Market positioning and outreach to pre-screened DSO buyers
• Collection and comparison of letters of intent
• Negotiation of final terms and selection of the best fit
• Diligence coordination, closing support, and transition planning

This complete approach provides clarity, transparency, and consistent white glove support for owners across the United States.

How Long Does It Take to Sell a Dental Practice to a DSO?

Most DSO sales take three to nine months from initial consultation to close. Timelines vary based on financial preparation, buyer engagement, and diligence requirements. Because Triumphant Partners maintains a national premium buyer network and a refined underwriting system, our process often moves more efficiently than traditional brokerage models.

What Factors Determine the Value of My Dental Practice in a DSO Sale?

DSO valuations are driven by several key factors, including:

• EBITDA and revenue performance
• Provider mix and clinical capacity
• Hygiene percentages and payer mix
• Growth trends and scalability
• Overhead efficiency and operational maturity
• Location and competitive positioning

Triumphant Partners uses CPA driven valuation modeling to determine your true market value. This helps owners secure stronger offers and create competitive leverage when negotiating with DSOs.

What Are the Benefits of Working With a Sell-Side Advisor When Selling to a DSO?

A dedicated dental practice broker ensures that your interests remain protected throughout the transition. DSOs represent themselves, but a sell-side advisor represents only you. Working with a team that understands the landscape prevents undervaluation and reduces risks during negotiations and diligence.

Triumphant Partners helps owners avoid buyer-favored terms, increase financial outcomes, preserve practice culture, and maintain clinical autonomy. We also streamline communication between legal teams, lenders, and DSO operators to support a more predictable and successful closing.