Private equity ownership affects dental practices

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Health Services Research has recently released a breakdown of how private equity ownership impacts both dental practices and patients, from finances to Medicaid to treatment options. Jan. 6, 20264 min read Credit: zimmytws Private equity (PE) ownership within the dental industry is rapidly growing; the percentage of dental practices under PE ownership nearly doubled between 2015 and 2021. Overall, private equity acquisitions do alter various aspects of a dental practice. In other words, financial enhancement of dental practices under private equity may not translate into benefits for providers or patients.

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