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Healthcare M&A Market: Q2 2026 Update

Episodes
Why Dr. Ben Fishbein Partnered with a DSO Earlier Than Most

Hear Dr. Fishbein’s story on what led him to partnering with a DSO much earlier than many owners consider in this episode of The Advisor’s Table.

  • seo
  • August 12, 2026
Articles
How Today’s DSO Consolidations Can Shape Your Growth Strategy

There are several key takeaways from new partnerships taking shape that leaders of Emerging DSOs must consider as they grow.

  • seo
  • August 5, 2026
Episodes
Building, Scaling, and Transitioning an Emerging DSO

Hear from a former emerging DSO CEO as she share lessons on scaling a dental organization, leading through change, and preparing for a successful transition in this episode of The Advisor’s Table.

  • seo
  • July 24, 2026
Articles
How to Know if My Existing Offer is Worth Considering

An acquisition offer can be exciting, but before focusing on the purchase price, ask these four questions to determine whether the offer is truly worth considering.

  • seo
  • July 21, 2026
Improving Clinical Inefficiencies with Spear Education
Episodes
Improving Clinical Inefficiencies With Spear Education

Discover what truly defines an efficient dental practice for both the team and the patient in this episode of The Advisor’s Table.

  • seo
  • July 15, 2026
Healthcare M&A Market: Q2 2026 Update
Market Update
Healthcare M&A Market: Q2 2026 Update

Explore the latest healthcare M&A market trends, private equity activity, evolving DSO deal structures, and what today’s market means for practice owners.

  • seo
  • July 8, 2026
A Working Session Built for Emerging DSOs
Articles
A Working Session Built for Emerging DSOs

7 Pillars brought together practice leaders, advisors, and industry experts for a day of collaborative learning and honest conversations around growth, leadership, and long-term planning.

  • seo
  • July 2, 2026
The Right Time to Sell Your Business with Dentist Advisors
Episodes
The Right Time To Sell Your Business With Dentist Advisors

Discover how owners can determine when they’re ready to sell, prepare financially, and navigate the emotional side of a transition.

  • seo
  • June 24, 2026
Common Financial Mistakes During a Deal with CWA
Episodes
Common Financial Mistakes During A Deal With CWA

Learn the most common mistakes owners make during a transition and how preparation and the right advisory team can impact your outcome.

  • seo
  • June 16, 2026
Investing for a Better Deal Outcome with Bernstein
Episodes
Investing For A Better Deal Outcome With Bernstein

Learn how business owners can build wealth before a sale through diversification, investment strategy, and long-term financial planning.

  • seo
  • June 10, 2026
Tax-Loss Harvesting After a Liquidity Event with Earned
Episodes
Tax Loss Harvesting After A Liquidity Event With Earned

A great deal can still fall short if taxes aren’t part of the strategy. Explore how proactive tax planning can change your outcome after a sale.

  • seo
  • June 3, 2026
Building the Right Advisory Team Before a Business Transition
Episodes
Building The Right Advisory Team Before A Business Transition

A healthcare M&A transaction impacts nearly every area of an owner’s financial life. Learn why building the right advisory team early can significantly influence your transition strategy.

  • seo
  • May 27, 2026
HR Red Flags That Can Derail a Deal with HR for Health
Episodes
HR Red Flags That Can Derail A Deal With HR For Health

Some HR regulations can feel tedious, but when issues surface during the transition process, they often signal deeper operational gaps that can slow or kill a deal.

  • seo
  • May 6, 2026
What DSO Leaders Are Paying Attention to Right Now
Articles
What DSO Leaders Are Paying Attention To Right Now

7 Pillars hosted DSO executives and leading dental financial advisors for a roundtable event. Here’s what industry leaders are prioritizing as the DSO landscape shifts.

  • seo
  • April 28, 2026
Navigating a Business Transition: The 7 Pillars That Drive Smart Decisions
Episodes
Navigating A Business Transition

Explore each of the 7 Pillars and learn why understanding them might be one of the most important things a business owner can do before a transition.

  • seo
  • April 27, 2026
Dental Marketing That Truly Fuels Growth with HIP Creative
Episodes
Dental Marketing That Truly Fuels Growth with HIP Creative

Unpack why practices struggle to turn interest into actual patient growth and what it takes to make dental marketing effective and sustainable.

  • seo
  • April 7, 2026
Healthcare M&A Market: Q1 2026 Update
Market Update
Healthcare M&A Market: Q1 2026 Update

Buyers are becoming more selective and operations matter more than anything. Learn what’s driving these shifts in Q1 2026.

  • seo
  • March 30, 2026
How Valuations Actually Work
Episodes
How Valuations Actually Work

Understand how valuations work and what factors drive them, so you can understand the true picture of your business’s value.

  • seo
  • March 25, 2026
How Dental Practice Owners Can Increase Profitability with ELITE Dental Alliance
Episodes
How Dental Practice Owners Can Increase Profitability with ELITE Dental Alliance

Learn how ELITE connects dental practices with a trusted network of dental-specific products and services that drive long-term success.

  • seo
  • March 10, 2026
Why Joining the Right DSO Matters
Articles
Why Joining The Right DSO Matters

A successful transition isn’t defined by multiples alone. It’s about partnership alignment with a group whose culture and long-term vision complement your own.

  • seo
  • February 26, 2026
Why Should I Hire an M&A Advisor?
Episodes
Why Should I Hire an M&A Advisor?

Understand the role an M&A advisor plays including positioning, process management, negotiation, and risk mitigation.

  • seo
  • February 24, 2026
Improving Clinical Inefficiencies with Spear Education
Episodes
Understanding M&A Across the Healthcare Ecosystem

A three-part series breaking down what’s happening across dental, healthcare, and the businesses that support them as we look ahead into 2026.

  • seo
  • February 20, 2026
How the Financial Market Views Pediatric Dentistry
Articles
How The Financial Market Views Pediatric Dentistry

Strategic buyers are drawn to pediatric dentistry’s stable teams, consistent patient flow, and strong community presence. Here’s what the market looks like.

  • seo
  • February 3, 2026
Why Oral Surgery Remains One of the Top DSO Specialties
Articles
Why Oral Surgery Remains One of the Top DSO Specialties

Oral surgery remains one of the strongest specialties in dentistry. Learn why the right investors are putting real, long-term capital into oral surgery.

  • seo
  • January 8, 2026
Are All DSOs the Same?
Articles
Are All DSOs the Same?

Selecting the right partner is essential for dental professionals, their patients, and their employees. Explore the key factors to consider when evaluating DSOs.

  • seo
  • June 22, 2023
Regional Consolidation of Dental Practices
Articles
Regional Consolidation Of Dental Practices

Understanding how dental consolidation varies based on regional geography and what drives private equity interest in different markets.

  • seo
  • May 26, 2023
Maintaining Staff Morale
Articles
Maintaining Staff Morale

Fostering a positive work culture and announcing the transition at the right time play a key role in a smooth practice transition.

  • seo
  • April 13, 2023
Why Clean Accounting Is an Asset
Articles
Why Clean Accounting Is An Asset

Understanding practice financials allows owners to avoid costly mistakes and maintain control throughout the transition process.

  • seo
  • March 28, 2023
Components of a Transition
Articles
Components of a Transition

Each transition is unique – guidance from an experienced professional team is essential for a smooth and successful process.

  • seo
  • February 26, 2023
Episodes
Why Dr. Ben Fishbein Partnered with a DSO Earlier Than Most

Hear Dr. Fishbein’s story on what led him to partnering with a DSO much earlier than many owners consider in this episode of The Advisor’s Table.

  • seo
  • August 12, 2026
Episodes
Building, Scaling, and Transitioning an Emerging DSO

Hear from a former emerging DSO CEO as she share lessons on scaling a dental organization, leading through change, and preparing for a successful transition in this episode of The Advisor’s Table.

  • seo
  • July 24, 2026
Improving Clinical Inefficiencies with Spear Education
Episodes
Improving Clinical Inefficiencies With Spear Education

Discover what truly defines an efficient dental practice for both the team and the patient in this episode of The Advisor’s Table.

  • seo
  • July 15, 2026
The Right Time to Sell Your Business with Dentist Advisors
Episodes
The Right Time To Sell Your Business With Dentist Advisors

Discover how owners can determine when they’re ready to sell, prepare financially, and navigate the emotional side of a transition.

  • seo
  • June 24, 2026
Common Financial Mistakes During a Deal with CWA
Episodes
Common Financial Mistakes During A Deal With CWA

Learn the most common mistakes owners make during a transition and how preparation and the right advisory team can impact your outcome.

  • seo
  • June 16, 2026
Investing for a Better Deal Outcome with Bernstein
Episodes
Investing For A Better Deal Outcome With Bernstein

Learn how business owners can build wealth before a sale through diversification, investment strategy, and long-term financial planning.

  • seo
  • June 10, 2026
Tax-Loss Harvesting After a Liquidity Event with Earned
Episodes
Tax Loss Harvesting After A Liquidity Event With Earned

A great deal can still fall short if taxes aren’t part of the strategy. Explore how proactive tax planning can change your outcome after a sale.

  • seo
  • June 3, 2026
Building the Right Advisory Team Before a Business Transition
Episodes
Building The Right Advisory Team Before A Business Transition

A healthcare M&A transaction impacts nearly every area of an owner’s financial life. Learn why building the right advisory team early can significantly influence your transition strategy.

  • seo
  • May 27, 2026
HR Red Flags That Can Derail a Deal with HR for Health
Episodes
HR Red Flags That Can Derail A Deal With HR For Health

Some HR regulations can feel tedious, but when issues surface during the transition process, they often signal deeper operational gaps that can slow or kill a deal.

  • seo
  • May 6, 2026
Navigating a Business Transition: The 7 Pillars That Drive Smart Decisions
Episodes
Navigating A Business Transition

Explore each of the 7 Pillars and learn why understanding them might be one of the most important things a business owner can do before a transition.

  • seo
  • April 27, 2026
Dental Marketing That Truly Fuels Growth with HIP Creative
Episodes
Dental Marketing That Truly Fuels Growth with HIP Creative

Unpack why practices struggle to turn interest into actual patient growth and what it takes to make dental marketing effective and sustainable.

  • seo
  • April 7, 2026
How Valuations Actually Work
Episodes
How Valuations Actually Work

Understand how valuations work and what factors drive them, so you can understand the true picture of your business’s value.

  • seo
  • March 25, 2026
How Dental Practice Owners Can Increase Profitability with ELITE Dental Alliance
Episodes
How Dental Practice Owners Can Increase Profitability with ELITE Dental Alliance

Learn how ELITE connects dental practices with a trusted network of dental-specific products and services that drive long-term success.

  • seo
  • March 10, 2026
Why Should I Hire an M&A Advisor?
Episodes
Why Should I Hire an M&A Advisor?

Understand the role an M&A advisor plays including positioning, process management, negotiation, and risk mitigation.

  • seo
  • February 24, 2026
Improving Clinical Inefficiencies with Spear Education
Episodes
Understanding M&A Across the Healthcare Ecosystem

A three-part series breaking down what’s happening across dental, healthcare, and the businesses that support them as we look ahead into 2026.

  • seo
  • February 20, 2026
Articles
How Today’s DSO Consolidations Can Shape Your Growth Strategy

There are several key takeaways from new partnerships taking shape that leaders of Emerging DSOs must consider as they grow.

  • seo
  • August 5, 2026
Articles
How to Know if My Existing Offer is Worth Considering

An acquisition offer can be exciting, but before focusing on the purchase price, ask these four questions to determine whether the offer is truly worth considering.

  • seo
  • July 21, 2026
A Working Session Built for Emerging DSOs
Articles
A Working Session Built for Emerging DSOs

7 Pillars brought together practice leaders, advisors, and industry experts for a day of collaborative learning and honest conversations around growth, leadership, and long-term planning.

  • seo
  • July 2, 2026
What DSO Leaders Are Paying Attention to Right Now
Articles
What DSO Leaders Are Paying Attention To Right Now

7 Pillars hosted DSO executives and leading dental financial advisors for a roundtable event. Here’s what industry leaders are prioritizing as the DSO landscape shifts.

  • seo
  • April 28, 2026
Why Joining the Right DSO Matters
Articles
Why Joining The Right DSO Matters

A successful transition isn’t defined by multiples alone. It’s about partnership alignment with a group whose culture and long-term vision complement your own.

  • seo
  • February 26, 2026
How the Financial Market Views Pediatric Dentistry
Articles
How The Financial Market Views Pediatric Dentistry

Strategic buyers are drawn to pediatric dentistry’s stable teams, consistent patient flow, and strong community presence. Here’s what the market looks like.

  • seo
  • February 3, 2026
Healthcare M&A Market: Q2 2026 Update
Market Update
Healthcare M&A Market: Q2 2026 Update

Explore the latest healthcare M&A market trends, private equity activity, evolving DSO deal structures, and what today’s market means for practice owners.

  • seo
  • July 8, 2026
Healthcare M&A Market: Q1 2026 Update
Market Update
Healthcare M&A Market: Q1 2026 Update

Buyers are becoming more selective and operations matter more than anything. Learn what’s driving these shifts in Q1 2026.

  • seo
  • March 30, 2026
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"Everything I did with 7 Pillars was not only thorough, detailed, and well done, it was enjoyable. I really had a great time working with all of them...The peace of mind that I had knowing that every 'i' was dotted and every 't' was crossed and that I wasn't missing something was huge."
Dr. Kelly Toombs, DDSPractice Owner
Dr. Kelly Toombs, DDS
"I can't even imagine doing this process on my own... not only the negotiations way more than paid for itself, but just the process of due diligence—the way that 7 Pillars walked me through due diligence—I barely had to do anything... I highly recommend 7 Pillars. They were phenomenal."
Dr. Hilton Goldreich, DDSMulti-Location Practice Owner
Dr. Hilton Goldreich, DDS
"7 Pillars made sure that we knew what we were getting into, what to expect, and questions we didn't even know to ask and you know they had the answer before we even knew we needed them...I just couldn't imagine doing it by ourselves. I would recommend 7 Pillars to anybody going through this process."
Dr. Jason Montgomery, DDSPractice Owner
Dr. Jason Montgomery, DDS
"One of the things that really stood out to me was that they were very direct. They were very honest about what the process was going to look like, what our involvement was going to be, and also what to expect."
Alix LaurainCEO
"7 Pillars were not forcing us into the marketplace... they were really willing to value our practice, see if this makes sense for us, and provide us with the information ahead of time. 7 Pillars is to us what we are to our patient... they had the information, I could ask questions, I could do some research on my own if I wanted, but they were the experts."
Dr. Kimber Holmes, DDSPractice Owner
"7 Pillars gave me the whole picture. They understood my practice, they understood the offers, they broke it down to that next level so that I really understood what the deal was. We felt that even towards the end and after our transaction took place that everybody was still there still working to make sure that everything got put to bed... everything was done to a sublime level."
Dr. Joseph GrayPractice Owner
"Once they've got a feel for who you are and what your practice is, they can connect you with the right people. 7 Pillars just went over and beyond what I think anybody else would do to help, and that's what really stands out with them. If I had to do it all all over again, I wouldn't use anybody but 7 Pillars."
Dr. Richard BoatmanPractice Owner
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