Why the Best Year for Your Practice May Be the Worst Time to Wait
You just had the best year your practice has ever seen. Collections are up, the schedule is packed, and the thought of selling doesn’t even cross your mind. Why would it? If you’re early in your ownership journey (five, ten, even fifteen years in), that instinct is likely correct. Owning a practice for the long [...] Read More
Orthodontist Turns Practice Sale Into Generational Wealth at 40
It’s not uncommon for practice owners to call because life has changed, and they want their time, risk exposure, and future flexibility to reflect that reality. A successful, second-generation orthodontist in the Midwest had built a two-location orthodontic practice with a strong reputation and real momentum. Financially, they were doing what disciplined owners do: consistently saving, steadily [...] Read More
A Step-by-Step Checklist for Transitioning from Listing Your Dental Practice For Sale to Closing
A dental practice sale is the formal process of transitioning ownership of a dental practice to a buyer, such as a Dental Support Organization (DSO) or private equity group. This transition involves a structured sequence of valuation, marketing, and negotiation to ensure the owner captures the full market value of their professional legacy. TUSK Practice [...] Read More
Selling To An Associate Vs. A DSO: How One Owner Chose
Many dentists assume the “ideal” path for their practice is selling to an associate. In reality, it’s often just the traditional path. Today’s buyer landscape has shifted. Between the high cost of capital and the reality of post-graduate debt, many associates are more cautious about taking on ownership risk or buying at market pricing, even [...] Read More
Texas Hold’ Em Lessons for Selling Your Dental Practice
Selling a dental practice is a lot like sitting down at a Texas Hold’ Em table in a room full of professionals. The DSOs and dental buyers across from you play this game every day. This article breaks down how a seasoned dental broker can strategize to protect your dental practice valuation, sequence information, and [...] Read More
2025 Dental Market Recap & 2026 Outlook
After a dynamic 2025, TUSK is providing an unvarnished look at the dental transitions landscape and the anticipated market shifts heading into 2026. Transcript Ryan Mingus Good evening, everyone. It looks like we still have a few folks trickling in, so we will get started here shortly. Ryan Mingus All right, looks like we have [...] Read More
Insurance on the Line: Navigating Policy’s Impact on Dental Reimbursement Rates
As the government shutdown continues—insurance and federal subsidies at the center of debate—it’s the right moment to step back and assess what policy changes over the last 6 months and those proposed to go into effect could mean for your practice. While some states are poised for revisions of Medicaid coverage, others will stand. Meanwhile, [...] Read More
How To Financially Prepare My Dental Practice for a Sale
When it comes time to sell your dental practice, your first order of business will be to understand what your practice is worth and to determine if the valuation financially meets your professional and lifestyle needs. These two crucial items are oftentimes examined by an experienced financial planner and dental broker who can help inform [...] Read More
Reflections on Leadership & Market Shifts from The Dykema DSO Conference
Kevin Cumbus, President and Founder of TUSK Practice Sales, is joined by 1982 NCAA National Champion, executive coach, and keynote speaker Matt Doherty to unpack key takeaways from the 2025 Dykema DSO Conference. Kevin unpacks the latest trends shaping the dental M&A market, including how leaders in the DSO space are approaching transitions and restructuring [...] Read More
How Dentists Are Turning The Next Wave of DSO Recaps Into Elite Exits
The dental M&A market is waking up and it’s moving fast. After months of DSOs focusing inward, new waves of capital are hitting the market, sparking aggressive acquisition activity. Multiple DSO recaps are already in motion, and buyers are targeting practices that can strengthen their platforms ahead of their own transactions. For owners, this is [...] Read More