What Every Orthodontist MUST Know About Private Equity

In the last few 5-minute episodes, I have talked mostly about private equity in orthodontics, practice growth, and financial projections.Undoubtedly, these are topics that elicit a lot of reactions. I want to clarify several key distinctions. Orthodontics is a specialized field that differs significantly from general dentistry, and comparisons between Orthodontic Service Organizations (OSOs) and Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) are often misleading.Orthodontics cannot be directly compared to general dentistry. As someone who transitioned from general dentistry to orthodontics, I understand the nuances of both fields and the different financial dynamics at play. I will also address common misconceptions about private equity's motivations for buying orthodontic practices.Tune in to learn how to make informed decisions about your practice's future.Key TakeawaysIntro (00:00)Differences between dentistry and orthodontics (00:48)Private equity’s motivation in OSOs (02:37)The importance of evaluating each deal individually (07:35)Evaluating OSO deals (11:40)Private equity isn’t a Ponzi scheme (14:06)Additional Resources- Register for the OrthoPreneurs Summit at Sea (2024): https://opsummitatsea.com/- For more information, visit: https://orthopreneurs.com/- Join our FREE Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OrthoPreneurs