DSOs have begun to place more emphasis on doctor satisfaction as competition in the industry heats up and providers become more selective and critical of DSOs. 

Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management recently added three partner practices in California, Alabama and Tennessee. 

Chicago-based Aspen Dental opened a practice location in a newly constructed retail plaza in Mansfield, Conn., according to an Oct. 4 report by The Daily Campus.

Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health has had a busy few weeks consisting of practice openings, awards and more.

The Pacific Dental Services Foundation recently awarded more than $60,000 in scholarships to 17 dental assisting students. 

Nashville, Tenn.-based Tend recently opened a practice location in New York City, according to an Oct. 3 report by Lic Post.

The Pacific Dental Services Foundation’s Dentists for Special Needs office in Phoenix, Ariz., is the first dental office in the U.S. to be named a Certified Autism Center.

Here are nine updates on Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental, including new practices and partnerships, that Becker's reported on during the third quarter of 2024:

Dallas-based DECA Dental Group is the official dentist partner of the NHL's Dallas Stars, according to an Oct. 2 news release from the team. 

Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental provided more than $2.3 million in dental services during its fourth annual companywide free dentistry day.

California, Florida and New Jersey saw the most DSO activity during the third quarter of 2024.

Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health opened four de novo offices in September.

Great Neck, N.Y.-based The Smilist recently acquired a group practice in New Jersey. 

Several DSOs acquired, opened or affiliated with dozens of dental offices across the U.S. during the third quarter of 2024. 

Chicago-based Aspen Dental has seen exponential growth recently, opening or starting construction on several new offices in August and September.

September is Dental Office Manager Appreciation Month, a perfect opportunity to highlight the vital role our dental office managers play in the success of our practices. These dedicated professionals juggle patient care, office leadership, and administrative duties with skill and precision. But as the world of dentistry evolves, so too must their skills. How are we, as a dental support organization (DSO), investing in their growth and development?

A new building under construction in Casper, Wyo., is set to house an Aspen Dental practice, according to a Sept. 25 report by Oil City News.

Here are eight recent achievements made by DSOs and dental groups, including practice milestones, expansions into new states and more, as reported by Becker's since Aug. 20:

Troy, Mich.-based Smile Partners USA recently added a Georgia dental practice to its network.  

Birmingham, Ala.-based HighFive Healthcare recently added six doctors to its network.