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Perspectives: DSO Affiliations Explained: A Guide for Oral Surgeons Considering a Sale (with Brannon Moncrief)

April 20, 2026 • Grant Stucki - oral and maxillofacial surgeon • Episode 360

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Brannon Moncrief is the Principal and CEO of McLerran and Associates, where he helps multiple surgeons buy and sell their practices every year. Join us as Brannon shares insights from more than 25 years in buying and selling dental practices, including how to prepare for the inevitability of selling your business, considerations for selling to DSOs, and the status of the dental market in 2026 in comparison to previous years. Brannon shares what is trickiest to navigate about the transactions he deals with and offers valuable advice for practice owners pursuing DSO affiliations, from early planning to knowing your options, finding the right partner, creating a competitive environment, and more. Join us for an incredibly informative conversation about the complexities of selling your dental practice and how to get the best deal possible.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Brannon’s background in the financial side of dentistry.

• The story of how he purchased McLerran and Associates 15 years ago and grew the business.

• Why selling your business is one of the inevitabilities of life and how to prepare for this. • Common reasons an OMF surgeon might decide to sell to a DSO.

• The status of the dental market in 2026.

• How DSO deals are typically structured: equity, structure, and more.

• The trickiest thing Brannon and his colleagues deal with on a day-to-day basis. • Advice for practice owners pursuing DSO affiliations.

• The importance of creating perspective and optionality for the right partner.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Brannon Moncrief on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/brannon-moncrief-aa681272/ Brannon Moncrief Phone Number — 512-660-8505

Brannon Moncrief Email — brannon@dentaltransitions.com

McLerran and Associates — https://dentaltransitions.com/

Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/ Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/ Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/ Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com

Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059