Smile Doctors, an orthodontics-focused DSO, has reached 324 supported clinics.

Oakpoint has acquired a North Carolina dental practice. 

Western Dental has acquired Mid-Atlantic Dental Partners, a DSO with 215 dental offices.

Several DSOs have started to offer new growth opportunities to their affiliated dental staff, which could prove crucial to the retainment and recruitment of talent. 

Colorado Springs, Colo.-based Peak Dental Services is launching an opportunity for its hygienists nationwide to become owners, the DSO said May 4. 

Sarasota, Fla.-based DSO Dental Care Alliance recently opened its 12th Dental Associates of Florida location in Sun City, Fla.

Four growing DSOs have recently made moves to expand their practices, bring in new leadership and enhance the skill set of their staff.

Tampa, Fla.-based DSO Today's Dental Network offered certified training on 3Shape's newest scanner, Trios4, to doctors and their staff in its network.

Carrollton, Texas-based MB2 Dental recently added four practices in Nevada, Colorado and Missouri. 

Irving, Texas-based U.S. Endo Partners recently added practices in South Carolina, Wisconsin and Colorado.

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From new DSOs being formed to network expansions, here are DSO moves Becker's has covered since April 4:

Private equity-backed DSO Gen4 Dental Partners expanded its Minnesota presence after adding three Rochester-based practices to its network.

Scottsdale, Ariz.-based dental partnership organization Imagen Dental Partners recently expanded its footprint in Texas with the addition of Heart of Texas Smiles to its network. 

Aspen Dental partnered with the Dental Assisting National Board and its affiliate organization, the Dale Foundation, to invest in dental radiography training and credentials for dental assistants in the Aspen Dental network.

Chicago-based Aspen Group is partnering with Ace Surgical Supply to add bone-grafting products at its practices. 

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Three DSOs that have recently expanded their dental practice networks into new states:

Irvine, Calif.-based Smile Brands recently added dental practice Radiate by McQuitty to its network.