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,…
The DSO field has seen an explosion of growth over the last few years, with several new organizations joining the competition. Here are 24 DSOs that have launched in the last five years. Note: This list includes DSOs, MSOs and…
Private equity firm TJC is planning to launch a sale of New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Dental365 in 2027, PE Hub reported Aug. 19. TJC acquired Dental365 from its founding shareholders, Scott Asnis, DDS, and David Kim, MD, in 2021 through…
Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management is one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., expanding its network in several states this year. Five updates: 1. USOSM was included on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies…
Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners has added several practices this year as the company focuses on expanding its network. Ten updates from 2026: 1. The dental partnership organization added Laughlin Dental in Pasadena, Texas. 2. The company added Floss General…
A group of implantologists has launched a DSO dedicated to restorative dentistry. Implant Centers of America, led by CEO Rodman Rodriguez, aims to support dentists in providing minimally invasive, accessible dentistry, according to the company’s LinkedIn page. The DSO currently…
Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health is among the first healthcare organizations to deploy PolyAI’s new direct integration with Epic. PolyAI, an AI dialog platform, said the direct connection to Epic eliminates middleware, reducing latency and allowing faster, more natural-sounding patient conversations.…
Several DSOs and dental groups have experienced cyberattacks this year impacting potentially sensitive patient information. Three updates: 1. Soniva Dental Care, a 14-location DSO based in San Antonio, disclosed a cybersecurity incident affecting up to 30,000 patients across several of…
Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management has added a New Mexico practice to its network. The oral surgery-focused MSO partnered with Cottonwood Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in Albuquerque, led by Joyce Jeffries, DDS, a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon. The…
Salt Lake City-based Nuvia Dental Implant Center is set to open its first location in Rhode Island. The practice, located in Johnston, R.I., will open Aug. 19, according to an Aug. 17 news release from Nuvia Dental Implant Center. Services…
Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental was recently ranked among America’s best-in-state employers by Forbes. To create the “Best employers by state” list, released Aug. 13, Forbes partnered with Statista to survey more than 245,000 employees from all 50 states who work…