DSO & DPMs
No sales reps, no screening calls: Why Elevate's co-founder takes every partnership call himself
When a dentist considers partnering with a larger organization, the first call usually goes the same way: a sales rep,…
Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health opened 10 new de novo dental practices in September across seven states. The integrated healthcare organization supports more than 1,100 locations in 24 states, according to information shared with Becker’s. Here are PDS Health’s additions in…
Orlando, Fla.-based Operation Dental recently acquired two Florida dental practices. The two practices, whose names were not revealed in the news release, are located in the Florida panhandle region. Operation Dental supports 26 practices and 43 dentists in Florida.
Houston-based Specialty1 Partners has entered a joint venture partnership with Greater Waterbury (Conn.) Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons. The practice is led by John Hillgen IV, DMD. The deal pushes Specialty1’s network to 226 locations across 29 states. Specialty1 Partners has…
Dental organizations are piloting AI across ambient documentation, diagnostic imaging, treatment planning and revenue cycle management. Many tools perform well in demonstrations, but translating that promise into enterprise-wide impact remains difficult. During a featured session sponsored by Dandy at Becker’s…
The largest DSOs are largely owned by various private equity firms that have helped fuel the companies’ technology investments and network expansions. Here is the ownership structure for the 10 largest DSOs in the U.S., according to the most recent…
DSOs and dental groups are becoming more selective in the practices they choose to partner with, according to a report from healthcare M&A advisory firm TUSK Practice Sales. The company’s “Dental M&A Market Report” for the third quarter of 2026…
Aspen Dental, Heartland Dental and Imagen Dental Partners are among a handful of DSOs that added the most practices during the third quarter. Becker’s recently compiled a list of more than 70 DSO affiliations, openings and acquisitions during the third…
DSOs and dental organizations have been active in broadening their networks by making moves into new states. Here are four groups who have added practices in new states, as reported by Becker’s since Sept. 15: Note: This list is not…
Dallas-based MB2 Dental recently acquired Hawaii Pacific Dental Group in Honolulu. Hawaii Pacific Dental Group, located in the Hawaii Kai neighborhood of Honolulu, provides general, cosmetic and restorative dentistry for patients of all ages and includes an on-site dental lab…
Florida, South Carolina and Texas are among the states that saw the most DSO activity during the third quarter of 2026. Becker’s compiled a list of more than 70 DSO affiliations, openings and acquisitions during the third quarter. Here is…