So… you’ve got 5–8 years left before hanging up the loupes.
You’re not quite ready to sail off into the sunset, but the idea of continuing to juggle HR, payroll, billing, marketing, compliance, and trying to find someone to actually show up for a hygiene interview might make retirement look a lot more appealing.
And yet, this chapter of your career could actually be your most rewarding one… if you align yourself with the right partner.
Let’s talk about what joining a Dental Partnership Group like SPP could mean for your final years in practice.
The Retirement Dilemma: “Do I stay solo? Sell it all? Wait for the ‘perfect’ associate?”
You’re not alone. Many doctors we talk to are in this exact situation:
“I’ve been suffering from paralysis by analysis for two years. Just hoping to find the right person to partner with… or maybe just sell it all… or maybe a DSO?”
It’s not that you don’t love the clinical side…you do!
But trying to keep all the plates spinning while planning for your eventual exit? That’s a different kind of dental anxiety.
SPP: A Better Way to Transition on Your Terms
SPP isn’t a traditional DSO. We’re a Dental Partnership Group, which means:
- You keep full clinical autonomy
- You gain support in every business area
- You maintain ownership (no, we don’t buy 100% of your practice and take over)
- And YES – you participate in the financial upside as our group grows
Let’s dig into why joining SPP now can make these next 5–8 years the best of your career.
Benefits of Joining SPP When You’re 5–8 Years from Retirement
1. Freedom From Admin Fatigue
Forget about spending Sundays reviewing QuickBooks, second-guessing your supply orders, or tracking down missing EOBs.
SPP handles your billing, HR, compliance, marketing, and finance, so you can focus on what you enjoy…being a dentist, not an unpaid office manager.
“Being a dentist is 10% fixing teeth and 90% fixing people problems.”
Sound familiar? Let’s flip that equation.
2. Unlock the Value You’ve Built
DSOs often swoop in, pay you upfront, and ride off with the long-term upside. With SPP, you get to cash in on the growth of your own success and the group’s.
Bonus?
Your practice becomes even more valuable with real systems in place (thanks to SPP’s help with operations, marketing, and analytics). It’s like staging a house before you sell – only in this case, your systems stage themselves and increase your EBITDA.
Plus, having proven systems allows a new provider to come in, find success, and continue to deliver a high standard of care to all the patients you care about.
3. Create a Flexible Exit Plan
Want to gradually reduce your days in the op chair? Mentorship a younger associate? Practice 3 days a week and travel more?
You decide.
We build a custom plan based on your goals…not a one-size-fits-none approach.
4. Protect Your Legacy
You didn’t spend 30 years building your name, team, and patient relationships just to hand it over to someone who’ll rename the practice “ToothCo.”
With SPP, your name, culture, and team are honored because we know this isn’t just a business; it’s your life’s work.
5. Find Camaraderie Again
No more “island dentistry.” As an SPP partner, you’ll join a community of like-minded doctors who:
- Meet regularly in study clubs
- Attend annual partner retreats
- Share ideas and wins in our group chat (yes, emojis included 🙃)
Let’s just say, the group text alone is worth the partnership.
What’s the Alternative?
| Option | Reality |
|---|---|
| Stay Solo | Endless admin, team management stress, hard to find a buyer |
| Sell to DSO | Lose autonomy, strict production requirements, zero influence |
| Sell Privately | Takes years, risky buyer, might get low valuation |
The Strongest Finish of Your Career Starts Here
What if your final years in dentistry weren’t just tolerable…but profitable, fulfilling, and even fun?
At SPP, we believe in helping doctors finish strong, with freedom, flexibility, and peace of mind.
💬 Let’s Chat
If you’ve been wondering how to wrap up your career without wrapping yourself in stress, we’re here to help.
Let’s talk through your goals and build a transition plan that makes sense for you.
👉 Click here to connect with us and start the conversation.