At LADD Dental Group , we believe that exceptional dental care starts with exceptional people. That's why we are thrilled to introduce Dr. Olsen Cottle, DDS, who will be serving patients at our new Rushville location and helping continue the tradition of outstanding dental care for the Rushville community. A Passion for Dentistry and Patient Care Dr. Olsen Cottle earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the Indiana University School of Dentistry, one of the nation's premier dental schools. Throughout his education and training, he developed a strong commitment to clinical excellence and patient-centered care. For Dr. Cottle, dentistry is about much more than treating teeth—it's about helping people improve their health, confidence, and quality of life. Whether it's helping a patient overcome dental anxiety, restoring a smile, or providing preventive care that keeps families healthy for years to come, he approaches every patient interaction with com...
For years, Aspen Dental was considered one of the great growth stories in dentistry . Through aggressive expansion, strong marketing, and private equity backing, the organization grew into one of the largest dental platforms in the United States. But today, a different conversation is taking place among lenders, investors, DSO executives, and independent practice owners. The topic isn't growth. It's debt. More specifically, it's the long-term consequences of dividend recapitalizations and what happens when financial engineering collides with a higher-interest-rate environment. What Is a Dividend Recapitalization? A dividend recapitalization occurs when a company borrows money and uses the proceeds to pay a dividend to its owners. Unlike a traditional dividend, which is paid from accumulated profits, a dividend recap is funded by new debt. The private equity owners receive cash immediately. The operating company keeps the debt. For investors, dividend recaps can be attracti...
