DSO + DPMs

85-practice DentaQuest names new CFO

Boston-based DentaQuest has selected Akhil Sharma to serve as its executive vice president and CFO. By Mackenzie Garrity - 5/20/19

42 North Dental makes 21st acquisition since being backed by private equity firm

Waltham, Mass.-based 42 North Dental purchased Northborough (Mass.) Dental Associates, bringing the dental service organization's acquisition total to 21 since being backed by a private equity firm. By Mackenzie Garrity - 5/17/19

Western Dental now supports 227 California practices

Orange, Calif.-based Western Dental & Orthodontics has opened its first practice in Jurupa Valley, Calif. By Mackenzie Garrity - 5/16/19

The biggest challenges DSOs face and future opportunities from Heartland Dental CEO

Differentiating dental service organizations while streamlining care coordination is among the greatest challenges DSOs face today, according to Heartland Dental CEO Rick Workman, DMD. By Mackenzie Garrity - 5/14/19

Virginia dental practice used unsterile equipment, class-action suit alleges

Roanoke, Va.-based Spencer Dental has been accused of using unsterile dental instruments on pediatric patients, according to a class-action lawsuit filed May 9 and cited by virginiafirst.com. By Mackenzie Garrity - 5/10/19

Cordental Group acquires 2 private practices

Cincinnati-based Cordental Group has affiliated with two practices in St. Louis. By Mackenzie Garrity - 5/3/19

450+ Aspen Dental offices to offer free care to veterans

More than 450 Aspen Dental practices across the nation will offer military veterans free dental care on June 8. By Mackenzie Garrity - 5/1/19

Western Dental acquisitions put California office total at 225

Orange, Calif.-based Western Dental has purchased two privately owned Coast Dental offices —one in Vallejo, Calif., and another in Tracy, Calif. By Mackenzie Garrity - 4/30/19

Valsoft acquires XLDent

Valsoft Corp., a company that specializes in the acquisition and development of vertical market software businesses, has acquired XLDent, a dental practice management software developer. By Mackenzie Garrity - 4/29/19

Smile Brands relocates Oregon practice

Irvine, Calif.-based Smile Brands has relocated one of its affiliated Bright Now Dental offices in Portland, Ore. This is the dental service organization's only Portland-based practice. By Mackenzie Garrity - 4/22/19

Opportunities, challenges of dental service organizations today: 4 leaders share insights

Dental service organizations face vast challenges — and opportunities — as the industry works to keep pace with burgeoning technology, evolving patient expectations and rising labor costs. By Jackie Drees - 4/22/19

How Aspen Dental grew to more than 750 offices explained by Dr. Arwinder Judge

For those in the dental industry, the rise of dental service organizations is nothing new. These groups can range from 10-office DSOs to those with up to 750 offices. By Mackenzie Garrity - 4/17/19

Illinois Aspen Dental relocates to improve patient experience

An Aspen Dental in Mount Pleasant, Ill., will relocate less than half a mile west of its current location April 22 to improve patients' experience. By Mackenzie Garrity - 4/16/19

150-office Georgia DSO selects new CEO

Marietta, Ga.-based Benevis has appointed Rich Beckman to serve as CEO, effective immediately. By Mackenzie Garrity - 4/16/19

Private equity firm acquires 21-office DSO

G Square Healthcare Private Equity purchased a majority stake in London-based Dental Care Group. By Mackenzie Garrity - 4/15/19

Aspen Dental names new COO

East Syracuse, N.Y.-based Aspen Dental Management has selected Abhinav Shukla to serve as the dental service organization's COO. By Mackenzie Garrity - 4/9/19

New York City patient services company partners with 21-office DSO

New York City-based NexHealth, which automates patient appointments and other tasks for doctors and hospitals, has aligned itself with Great Neck, N.Y.-based DSO The Smilist. By Mackenzie Garrity - 4/5/19

Controversial DSO quietly changes name in Mississippi

Amid national controversy for alleged Medicaid fraud and misconduct, Kool Smiles in Tupelo, Miss., has changed its name to Sunnybrook Dentistry in Mississippi, according to the Daily Journal. By Mackenzie Garrity - 4/4/19

42 North Dental partners with Southern Connecticut Dental

Waltham, Mass.-based 42 North Dental has partnered with two-practice dental organization Southern Connecticut Dental Group. By Mackenzie Garrity - 4/2/19

Heartland Dental to bring 100 jobs to St. Louis

Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental opened a nonclinical support office in St. Louis. By Mackenzie Garrity - 4/2/19