California, Missouri, New York and Texas were the states where DSOs and dental groups were most active with practice additions, openings and acquisitions during November. Those states saw at least two DSO moves in November, as reported by Becker’s: California…
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Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health added five new de novo practices across four states to its network in November. The integrated healthcare organization supports more than 1,000 dental and medical practices across 24 states, according to information shared with Becker’s. Here…
When computer scientist and entrepreneur Dharmesh Shah said, “Improve the experience and everybody wins,” he wasn’t talking about the potential for dental front-office AI. But he could have been. DSOs are implementing AI-powered front-office solutions to improve the patient and…
Denver-based Lone Peak Dental Group has acquired a dental practice in North Augusta, S.C. The DSO added the practice of pediatric dentist Deborah Ashcraft, DMD, who has provided care in the area for nearly three decades, according to a Nov.…
Here are five key DSO updates from November: 1. PDS Health Technologies, part of Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health, partnered with the University of Michigan School of Dentistry to implement Epic for integrated healthcare. 2. Phoenix-based Salt Dental Partners celebrated strong…
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PDS Health Technologies, part of Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health, has partnered with the University of Michigan School of Dentistry to implement Epic for integrated healthcare. Through the Epic Community Connect program, the University of Michigan will add PDS Health’s customized…
Several DSOs have spent 2025 launching new ventures and facing challenges head on, redefining what growth looks like in an ever-evolving industry. Here are five DSOs that have made changes to expand their network, build their teams and improve patient…
A former employee at an Affordable Dentures & Implants location in Myrtle Beach, S.C., has been charged with stealing $612,990, WMBF reported Nov. 21. Ashanti Kinney was arrested Nov. 18 and charged with breach of trust with fraudulent intent. Police…
Dallas-based Smile Doctors has added two new practices and completed two joint venture acquisitions. The DSO’s newest affiliates are Daniels Orthodontics and Team Demas Orthodontics in Connecticut, according to a Nov. 21 news release. The DSO also completed two expansion…
Los Angeles-based Cal Dental USA has added seven practices to its network so far in 2025. The affiliations strengthen the company’s presence in South California, but the DSO does have its sights set on out-of-state affiliations in 2026, according to…