For decades, dentists around the world have profited from high demand for dental clinics by selling to a dental support organisation (DSO), entering practice roll-ups together with associates or taking advantage of equity arbitrage. However, the wave of consolidation in mature dental markets like the US may be about to break, ultimately leaving owner-dentists with ebbing transitional options. Stanton Kensinger, lead broker at Professional Transition Strategies, spoke with Dental Tribune International about whether now is a good time for dental entrepreneurs to start their own DSO and the advantages and risks involved.