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The percentage of DSO-affiliated dentists in the U.S. slightly increased in 2023 compared to 2022, according to data from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute. 

Dentists with less experience are more likely to be affiliated with a DSO, according to data from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.

Fourteen percent of all dentists in the U.S. are affiliated with a DSO, and orthodontists have the highest affiliation percentage among specialty dentists.

Connecticut, the highest-ranked state for dental health, has 40 dental professional shortage areas.

Around one in seven dentists across the U.S., or 14%, are affiliated with a dental service organization, as reported by the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.

Arkansas, the lowest-ranked state for dental health, has more than 120 dental professional shortage areas.

Delaware could be the best state for dentists to retire in, according to a new ranking by Bankrate.

Forteen DSOs were recently ranked among the fastest-growing companies in the U.S. on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list. 

Thirty-four dental companies were recently ranked among the fastest-growing companies in the U.S. in 2024 by Inc. 

Three dental companies were recently included in Forbes' "America's Best Employers for Women" 2024 list.