Here are 20 notable DSO moves that are part of larger dental industry trends, including state expansions, de novo openings and technology investments:
1. Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental launched Conuity Care Coordination to better connect general dentists, specialty providers and patients. The platform combines technology and care coordination services to manage specialty dental care across referral, scheduling, treatment and follow-up.
2. Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health and United Concordia Dental launched a saliva screening pilot designed to improve periodontal disease management and advance dental-medical integration.
3. Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Shared Practices Group, a 48-location DSO, received a strategic minority investment from M-One Capital, a private equity firm.
4. Sacramento, Calif.-based Straine acquired its first practice in Idaho, marking its 17th state.
5. A group of implantologists launched Implant Centers of America, a DSO dedicated to restorative dentistry.
6. Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health became one of the first healthcare organizations to deploy PolyAI’s new direct integration with Epic.
7. Morrisville, N.C.-based Affordable Care completed a recapitalization transaction to reduce debt and improve its financial foundation for long-term growth.
8. Chicago-based Phase 1 Equity added a multi-site orthodontic practice in North Dakota, marking its entry into the state.
9. Roseville, Minn.-based Park Dental Partners agreed to acquire Village Family Dental DSO in a deal worth up to $46 million.
10. Houston-based Specialty1 Partners added a new joint venture partnership with Periodontal Associates, which has two locations in Ohio.
11. Lincoln, Neb.-based Paradigm Oral Health completed a surgeon-led buyback of BlackRock Long Term Private Capital’s majority ownership stake.
12. Toronto-based Dentalcorp entered the U.S. market after acquiring Northstar Dental Partners, a 21-practice DSO headquartered in Boca Raton, Fla.
13. Colorado Springs, Colo.-based Peak Dental Services became the first DSO to deploy the SCORE survey, a peer-reviewed clinician well-being assessment used in more than 30 countries.
14. Miami-based Guardian Dentistry Partners entered into a definitive agreement for a strategic majority acquisition of Florham Park, N.J.-based Select Dental Management.
15. Dallas-based Smile Doctors secured an additional $125 million in growth capital to invest in new affiliations, de novo expansion and support for affiliated practices.
16. Nashville, Tenn.-based Specialty Dental Brands added Videa as its dental AI platform.
17. Englewood, Colo.-based Lone Peak Dental Group completed a $170 million recapitalization led by TCW Steel City, a private credit platform.
18. Los Angeles-based Cal Dental USA added Ian Miller as a strategic growth consultant to support its long-term expansion efforts.
19. Denver-based Lone Peak Dental Group added 11 pediatric dental and orthodontics offices in Georgia and South Carolina.
20. Phoenix-based SALT Dental Partners partnered with MyOrthodontist, a 14-office practice in North Carolina.
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