Date: November 18, 2025 | 7:00 PM CST/8:00 PM EST
Duration: 1 Hour
Credits: 1
Presenter: Connor Jorgensen, Director at TUSK Practice Sales, and Ryan Mingus, Managing Director & Partner at TUSK Practice Sales
Sponsor: TUSK Practice Sales
Cost: Free
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, and recapitalizations are creating active buyers who want strong practices to anchor their platforms. Will your practice be the beneficiary of this renewed energy?
Competitive dynamics are returning for dental practices seeking to sell in the next 6 to 12 months, which can translate into higher valuations, more favorable terms, and greater negotiating leverage for prepared owners. For premium businesses, this is a moment of opportunity.
Join Ryan Mingus, Managing Director and Partner at TUSK Practice Sales and Connor Jorgensen, Director at TUSK Practice Sales, for an in-depth conversation to break down what’s fueling this shift in practice sales, what trends you need to watch, and how to position your practice over the next few months to maximize value. Furthermore, we’ll be looking at the economic and political factors impacting owners both inside their practices and in the deal room.
Not sure if it’s time to sell or time to prepare? Join us and gain the clarity to set your practice up for success in 2026.
Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate how interest rates, tax and policy changes, and broader economic signals may impact dental valuations and timing.
- Understand what is powering the rebound in dental M&A and how recapitalizations are shaping DSO acquisitions and valuations.
- Compare different equity positions and what they mean for risk and upside.
- Match deal structure to your personal goals, including liquidity needs, timeline, and post-close role.
Presented By
Ryan Mingus, Managing Director & Partner, TUSK Practice Sales
Ryan has 12+ years of sales and leadership experience in the dental and healthcare industry, most recently as Business Development Director for Strategy and Optimization at Align Technology, Inc. Mr. Mingus earned his BA in Economics and Business from the Virginia Military Institute and his MBA from the University of San Diego. He also held the rank of Captain in the U.S. Army National Guard.
Connor Jorgensen, Director, TUSK Practice Sales
Connor Jorgensen has over a decade of experience in the dental industry focused on growth strategies and value creation. Most recently, he was the Director of Business Development at a national DSO focused on organizational growth. He earned his B.S. in Marketing from the Ivy School of Business at Iowa State University.
Supported in part through an unrestricted educational grant by:
Course Includes
- 1 Lesson
- Course Certificate
CE credit(s): 1
Course Type: Live Webinar
Published Date: November 18, 2025
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