Here are 14 notable DSO moves that are part of larger dental industry trends, including state expansions, de novo openings and technology investments:
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Chicago-based The Aspen Group’s dental brands, Aspen Dental and ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers, continued its expansion in 2025, driven by investments in clinical training, AI tools and digital infrastructure. Here are 10 stats on the growth of the dental brands…
The South has been a hotbed for dental group and DSO activity within the past few weeks, with numerous organizations expanding their networks through new partnerships and affiliations. Here are eight DSOs making additions in the South, as reported by…
Dallas-based Beacon Oral Specialists recently partnered with North Florida Oral & Facial Surgery, a five-location practice. North Florida Oral & Facial Surgery has locations in Jacksonville, Orange Park and Ponte Vedra Beach. The deal marks Beacon’s entry into the Jacksonville,…
New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Premier Care Dental Management has partnered with two dental practices in Pennsylvania. The dental clinical organization added Lebanon Family Dental and Lebanon Dental Cornwall, both located in Lebanon, Pa., according to a March 9 news release…
Several DSOs acquired practices this week, including one in a new state. Here are six DSOs that have made headlines this week: 1. Phoenix-based Salt Dental Partners added partner practices in New York, Virginia and California. 2. Sacramento, Calif.-based Straine…
DSOs are eyeing new opportunities for scalable growth this year, while also continuing to invest in initiatives that have brought them success in the past. Here are three key trends driving DSO growth this year: Artificial intelligence Becker’s has reported…
Phoenix-based Salt Dental Partners added partner practices in New York, Virginia and California in February. The DSO’s new partners include Julia Cerny, DMD, in Latham, N.Y.; Hampton (Va.) Oral & Facial Surgery; and Berkeley & Orinda Orthodontics, which has three…
Sacramento, Calif.-based Straine Dental Management has partnered with a practice in Georgetown, Texas. The organization added 4405 Dental Studio, which is led by Andrew Edmonds, DMD. The practice provides services including family, general, cosmetic and restorative dentistry, as well as…
Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners has added a California dental practice to its network. The dental partnership organization added Smiles on Clark in Orcutt, Calif. The practice, led by Emile Waked, DDS, offers preventive care, restorative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry and…
