DSO + DPMs

Emerging technologies and investors are carving out new opportunities for growth in the DSO field. Four disruptors to DSO growth this year: Private equity Several DSOs gained private equity investments last year as market conditions improved, including Allied OMS and…

Here are five DSOs and dental organizations growing their networks in the West, as reported by Becker’s since May 1:

Here is how six specialty-focused DSOs have grown since March: 1. Phoenix-based SALT Dental Partners opened a de novo pediatric practice in Denver. 2. Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management partnered with Hudson Valley Oral Surgery in New York. 3.…

Delta Dental of Wisconsin’s recent acquisition of Cherry Tree Dental has led to a new wave of payer scrutiny in dentistry, with several providers and organizations calling for increased oversight to prevent vertical integration and conflicts of interest. Delta Dental…

Several of the largest DSOs in the U.S. have recently added new locations and technology, gained new investments and launched partnerships with other organizations to enhance patient care. Thirteen updates since April:  Heartland Dental (Effingham, Ill.) 1. S&P Global Ratings…

S&P Global Ratings has raised its issuer credit rating on Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental, upgrading the issue-level rating on its senior secured debt to from “B-” to “B,” according to a May 19 report from S&P.  The credit rating agency…

Phoenix-based SALT Dental Partners recently opened a de novo pediatric practice in Denver. The DSO opened Smile Vista Kids Dental & Orthodontics, according to a May 19 LinkedIn post. SALT Dental Partners has added more than a dozen practices to…

Troy, Mich.-based Smile Partners USA has selected Denticon by Planet DDS as its enterprise practice management platform.  The cloud-based platform aims to eliminate infrastructure burden, streamline onboarding and support Smile Partners USA’s centralized operating model, according to a May 19…

Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental recently opened a pediatric dental practice in Orlando, Fla. The new office is led by Anna Kalmanovich, DMD, according to the DSO’s website.  Sage Dental launched its pediatric dental brand in 2024 as part of…

Jenks, Okla.-based Lumio Dental recently suffered a data breach affecting 500 individuals. The DSO reported a hacking incident to the HHS Department’s Office of Civil Rights Breach Portal March 29.  The Nitrogen ransomware group claimed responsibility for the attack on…