Author: Ariana Portalatin

DSOs have continued to gain traction and experience major growth in the last few years, providing a new way for dental practices to operate and increasing competition in the dental industry.

As DSO activity continues to increase, organization leaders are keeping an eye on the most impactful ways to achieve growth.

Battling DSO competition, keeping up with demand and leading staff are among some of the most difficult part of a dentist's job. 

Forming truthful, long-term relationships has become a top priority for one New Jersey dentist as some patients lose trust and rely on other sources over their providers.

Here are five things to know about Pacific Dental Services, one of the largest DSOs in the U.S.:

ZimVie, Zimmer Biomet's spine and dental spinoff, reported $118.7 million in third party dental sales during the second quarter of 2023.

NextLevel Practice, a dental practice management coaching firm, has formed a DSO through the partnership of eight practices.

Irvine, Calif.-based Smile Brands is one of the largest DSOs in the U.S., supporting nearly 700 practices in the U.S.

A Florida orthodontist recently went viral after a video of his practice was shared on social media, Ocala-news.com reported Aug. 2.

Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental is the largest DSO in the U.S.