There has been a dampening effect on private equity (PE) appetites for group dental practices over the last 18 months as lending rates have increased. PE firms have been quietly renegotiating loans in default. And across the country, PE-backed credit is also drying up even for well-run, profitable DSOs.
Yet, despite these multiple warning bells, many average group dental practices are still hoping for large valuations and exits. Our prediction? The bubble is about to burst for group dental practices anticipating a massive payday.
