DSO Playbook: Exit 2030
Discover how to turn your dental group into a high-value exit-ready enterprise before 2030.
Arun Mehra FCA
Samera Group CEO
Dr Smita Mehra BDS MFGDPRCS
Clinical Director
Why we made this public
We made this playbook public because we believe good thinking shouldn’t be hidden behind forms or funnels. This reflects how we see the Global DSO market evolving – and the issues we believe groups need to address earlier than most do.
Who should read the DSO Playbook?
Investors AND Operators.
The DSO Playbook Exit 2030 is a practical guide for dental groups focused on scaling properly and exiting well. It explains what actually drives value, including predictable EBITDA, operational consistency, leadership depth, and clinical governance.
By treating people, compliance, and reporting as core levers, this guide helps align growth with financial results and buyer expectations.
The goal is simple:
Help DSOs move from expansion to real enterprise value by 2030.
Why This Playbook Matters
A deep dive into what drives DSO value as you scale, from EBITDA discipline to operational consistency. Find practical perspectives on people stability, governance, and exit readiness as 2030 approaches.
Introduction
Read how the dental industry’s consolidation wave is redefining scale, value, and exit readiness for DSOs.
Section 1:
The Clinical Case for Growth
Find out why growth without clinical structure puts both patient outcomes and enterprise value at risk.
Section 2:
Implementing Change and Specialty Integration
Read how introducing change and integrating specialties can strengthen performance without disrupting day-to-day care.
Section 3:
The Future is Now – AI, Automation & Data
AI is already changing how DSOs operate, track performance, and scale. Read how leading groups are putting data and automation to work today.
Section 4:
The Finance Engine
Read how strong financial systems and clear EBITDA-tracking support growth today and exit readiness tomorrow.
Section 5:
Culture, Leadership & Alignment
Leadership alignment and a strong culture help DSOs scale without losing stability or focus. Read how this plays out in practice.
Section 6:
Succession & Leadership Continuity
Explore how succession planning and leadership continuity ensure DSOs can grow and transition smoothly.
Section 7:
The Road to Exit 2030
Find out how exit planning and operational readiness set the stage for a successful DSO sale.
Section 8:
Conclusion
Recap how DSOs can bring growth, people, and operations together by turning strategy into a successful exit by 2030.
Key Services
- Hire Team Members
- Global Capability Centers
- Financial Infrastructure & Capital Strategy
- Digital,Data & AI Development for DSO’s
- Mini MBA for Associate Dentists
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