Chicago-based Aspen Dental has continued its 2026 growth by opening a new location in Merced, Calif.
The practice is led by Avni Sharma, DDS, managing clinical director, and provides services including emergency dentistry, dentures, implants, crowns, bridges, oral surgery and clear aligners, according to an Oct. 1 news release from Aspen Dental.
“Merced is a growing community where families want access to a dental office that can handle everything under one roof, from a routine cleaning to a same-day emergency,” Dr. Sharma said. “I want patients to know they have a dental team nearby that will listen, understand what matters to them and provide the care they need at every stage of their oral health journey. It’s a privilege to have the opportunity to build those relationships and care for this community for years to come.”
Aspen Dental is one of the largest DSOs in the U.S., supporting a network of nearly 1,100 branded practices, the release said.
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