Irvine, Calif.-based Pacific Dental Services announced Nov. 12 the opening of its first supported practice in Illinois. By Mackenzie Garrity - 11/12/19

Irvine, Calif.-based Smile Brands announced Nov. 11 the opening of an affiliated Bright Now Dental office in Lodi, Calif. By Mackenzie Garrity - 11/11/19

East Syracuse, N.Y.-based Aspen Dental plans to open a new office in Laveen, Ariz., a dental health professional shortage area, according to a Nov. 7 news release. By Gabrielle Masson - 11/7/19

Orange, Calif.-based Western Dental & Orthodontics opened its fifth Santa Ana, Calif., location, according to a Nov. 5 news release. By Gabrielle Masson - 11/5/19

East Syracuse, N.Y.-based Aspen Dental plans to open a new practice in Ooltewah, Tenn., on Nov. 7, according to an Oct. 31 news release.  By Gabrielle Masson - 10/31/19

The global dental practice management software market is expected to be valued at $3.4 billion by 2026, with growth being attributed to an increasing geriatric population and increases in oral healthcare expenditures, according to analysis from Reportlinker.com that was released Oct. 30.  By Gabrielle Masson - 10/30/19

Irvine, Calif.-based Smile Brands has added Odessa, Texas-based Permian Basin Smiles to its portfolio of supported offices, according to an Oct. 29 news release. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/29/19

East Syracuse, N.Y.-based Aspen Dental plans to open a new office in Greensboro, N.C., a dental health professional shortage area, according to an Oct. 24 news release.  By Gabrielle Masson - 10/24/19

Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management has formed a partnership with Clark Holmes Oral Facial Surgery of Alabama, according to an Oct. 22 news release. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/22/19

Plymouth Meeting, Pa.-based Mid-Atlantic Dental Partners has acquired DentalOne Partners, according to an Oct. 21 news release.  By Gabrielle Masson - 10/21/19

Dental service organizations continue to grow rapidly. Some DSOs open de novo practices while others are expanding through partnerships and acquisitions. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/18/19

Chicago-based Elite Dental Partners has named Gaurav Bhattacharyya CEO, according to an Oct. 17 news release. By Gabrielle Masson - 10/17/19

East Syracuse, N.Y.-based Aspen Dental is opening a new location in Jacksonville, N.C., a dental health professional shortage area, according to an Oct. 17 news release. By Gabrielle Masson - 10/17/19

Michael Nguyen, DDS, has been appointed to the Virginia State Board of Dentistry, according to an Oct. 7 news release. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/16/19

Irvine, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management has partnered with Minneapolis-based Dakota Valley Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/15/19

New York City-based Dental365 will offer veterans access to free dental care Nov. 10, according to Patch. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/14/19

Irvine, Calif.-based Smile Brands and partner A+ Dental Care are expanding access to dental services throughout the Sacramento, Calif., area, according to an Oct. 10 news release.  By Gabrielle Masson - 10/11/19

East Syracuse, N.Y.-based Aspen Dental has appointed Jan LeBeau, as vice president of hygiene support for the west coast, according to an Oct. 10 news release.  By Gabrielle Masson - 10/10/19

Although the dental service organization is highly fragmented, there are a few dominating players in the market, according to a Research & Markets report. By Gabrielle Masson - 10/10/19

West Chester, Pa.-based Children's Dental Management tapped Noah Quinn, DMD, to serve as its first chief dental officer. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/10/19