Becker's Dental + DSO Review is developing a list of entrepreneurial DSOs to know. This list will feature dental service organizations with 15 or fewer practices.

Aspen Dental opened a new practice in Mays Landing, N.J., according to a Jan. 21 news release.

Jonesboro, Ark.-based GPS Dental received an investment from tailored debt and equity capital company The Firmament Group, according to a Jan. 19 news release.

Dental peer-to-peer community The Dentist Entrepreneur Organization acquired DSO Secrets, according to a Jan. 19 news release.

Absolute Dental Group acquired Aces Braces and Dental last year, according to a Jan. 17 news release.

Three dental leaders participated in the panel discussion, "New Ideas to Tackle Old Problems: How Dental Practices Are Evolving" for Becker's Dental + DSO Practices — Best Ideas for Business Growth and Management virtual event Jan. 13.

Four dental leaders participated in the panel discussion, "What to expect in the dental industry over the next 5 years" for Becker's Dental + DSO Practices — Best Ideas for Business Growth and Management virtual event Jan. 13.

Los Angeles-based Varsity Healthcare Partners has invested in Colorado Springs, Colo.-based Peak Dental Services, reports The Gazette.

Nashville-based Specialty Dental Brands received a $107 million senior credit facility from Oxford Finance, according to a Jan. 13 news release.

Biolase and Dental Care Alliance reached an agreement to expand laser technology and training programs across dental offices in the nation, according to a Jan. 12 news release.

 A dental office in Suffolk, Va., sold for almost $2.43 million, according to a Jan. 8 report from Virginia Business.

Aspen Dental opened a new office in Shallotte, N.C., according to a Jan. 7 news release.

Below are some of the latest updates from dental support organizations occurring in December.

Madison Heights, Mich.-based SmilePartners-USA completed acquisitions in three cities, bringing its total locations to 46, according to a Jan. 7 news release.

Scott Asnis, DDS, founder and CEO of Dental365, was among the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in New York's Nassau County, according to a Jan. 5 news release from his office.

Waltham, Mass.-based 42 North Dental has added Brookline, Mass.-based Center for Pediatric Dental Care and Orthodontics as an affiliate practice, according to a Jan. 5 news release.

Chicago-based Aspen Dental Management closed its acquisition of ClearChoice Management Services Dec. 30.

Aspen Dental opened an office in Bend, Ore., according to a Dec. 28 news release.

New York City-based Dental365 has partnered with Westfield, N.J.-based Creative Dental Care, a boutique dental practice, according to a Dec. 28 news release obtained by Becker's.

Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental has acquired Southfield, Mich.-based Tru Family Dental, a regional dental support organization consisting of 10 Illinois offices and 13 Michigan offices.