Over the last 35 years, tens of thousands of dentists—both GP and specialty—have quietly partnered with IDSOs. Many have accrued generational wealth through the value increase of their retained ownership in either the practice or their new partner IDSO. Others have not yet realized any value in their equity, and may never do so. With over a thousand IDSOs in the US today, dentists must choose wisely to not only negotiate a high initial value with a favorable partnership structure, but also ensure they are picking a long-term winner.
Benefits of IDSO partnerships
IDSOs become a dentist’s silent partner by buying 51% to 80% of a practice for cash up front at today’s low tax rates. Dentists remain owners, leading their practice for years or decades with their brand, team, and strategy, with either full or clinical autonomy.
Source: Dentists’ concerns over invisible dental support organization (IDSO) partnership / Dental Economics