Date: October 21, 2025 | 7:30 PM CST/8:30 PM EST
Duration: 1 Hour
Credits: 1
Sponsor: McLerran & Associates
Cost: Free
The dental industry has undergone a massive transformation over the past decade, driven in large part by the acquisition of thousands of practices by private equity backed DSOs. As the practice transition landscape evolves, it is imperative for practice owners to understand their options and the factors that impact practice value. In this live webinar, we’ll discuss the evolution of the DSO landscape, current market conditions, and how to position your practice for a successful exit.
Learning Objectives
After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Describe the historical evolution, current landscape, and projected trends of Dental Service Organization (DSO) consolidation.
- Explain the concepts of EBITDA and EBITDA multiples, and identify the key financial metrics that influence marketability and valuation.
- Evaluate strategies for aligning incentives with minority partners and associate doctors to promote organizational success.
- Analyze common DSO deal structures and their implications for dental practice owners.
- Apply best practices to maximize financial and professional outcomes when pursuing a DSO affiliation.
About the Presenter
Brannon has over 20 years of dental industry experience as a banker and sell-side advisor and been involved in the sale of over 1,000 dental practices across the country. McLerran & Associates is the premier sell-side advisor for large practice owners seeking a DSO affiliation or private equity partner. McLerran & Associates’ proven DSO affiliation process is designed to provide dentists and specialists with the information, optionality, and leverage necessary to make informed decisions, find the right DSO or Private Equity partner for their practice, and maximize their outcome from the sale.
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Course Content
Course Includes
- 1 Lesson
- Course Certificate
CE credit(s): 1
Course Type: Live Webinar
Published Date: October 21, 2025
This continuing education (CE) activity was developed by Endeavor Business Media with no commercial support.
This course was written for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants, from novice to skilled.
Educational methods: This course is a self-instructional journal and web activity.
Provider disclosure: Endeavor Business Media neither has a leadership position nor a commercial interest in any products or services discussed or shared in this educational activity. No manufacturer or third party had any input in the development of the course content.
Requirements for successful completion: To obtain 1 CE credits for this educational activity, you must pay the required fee, review the material, complete the course evaluation, and obtain an exam score of 70% or higher.
CE planner disclosure: Laura Winfield, Endeavor Business Media dental group CE coordinator, neither has a leadership nor commercial interest with the products or services discussed in this educational activity. Ms. Winfield can be reached at lwinfield@endeavorb2b.com.
Educational disclaimer: Completing a single continuing education course does not provide enough information to result in the participant being an expert in the field related to the course topic. It is a combination of many educational courses and clinical experience that allows the participant to develop skills and expertise.
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Scientific integrity statement: Information shared in this CE course is developed from clinical research and represents the most current information available from evidence-based dentistry.
Known benefits and limitations of the data: The information presented in this educational activity is derived from the data and information contained in the reference section.
Registration: The cost of this CE course is Free for 1 CE credits.
Cancellation and refund policy: Any participant who is not 100% satisfied with this course can request a full refund by contacting Endeavor Business Media in writing.
Provider information:
Endeavor Business Media is a nationally approved PACE program provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.
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11/1/2024 to 10/31/2028.
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AGD code: 550
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