August 3, 2026
Tracker Equity: A Smarter Alternative to Sub-DSOs
Dentist Entrepreneur Organization
Healthcare and Private Equity attorney David Marks authored an article for the Dentist Entrepreneur Organization discussing tracker equity as an innovative alternative to traditional sub-DSO structures in the dental support organization (DSO) industry. He explains that although sub-DSOs can effectively align dentists' interests through ownership and profit participation, they create significant legal, tax, accounting and administrative complexity when implemented at scale across multiple locations. David highlights how tracker equity can deliver similar economic benefits through a new class of equity within an existing DSO, reducing operational burdens while improving flexibility. The article concludes that, although tracker equity is not appropriate for every organization, DSO leaders should consider it as a strategic tool to support integration, organic growth and long-term differentiation.
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READ: Tracker Equity: A Smarter Alternative to Sub-DSOs