A San Diego-based investor purchased a shopping center in Dacula, Ga., that includes a Heartland Dental location for $25 million, according to a Nov. 15 report by Shopping Center Business.

Here are five updates to know on five specialty DSOs that Becker's has reported on since Oct. 24:

A retail property in Orlando, Fla., that includes a PDS Health practice was recently sold for $3.4 million, rebusinessonline.com reported Nov. 14. 

In the evolving landscape of dental care, payment structures are central to making treatments affordable and accessible for patients while supporting the financial health of  practices, patients, and providers; balancing insurance acceptance, fee-for-service  models, and flexible patient financing is essential to creating a pathway for consistent and  quality care.

Little Smiles of Port Washington (N.Y.) has reopened in a new office and has expanded its services to include orthodontics. 

Hackensack, N.J.-based Max Surgical Specialty Management has reached 25 practice locations and expanded its surgeon network by nearly 60% in 2024.

New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Dental365 provided dental care to more than 100 veterans during its Free Day of Dentistry Nov. 10. 

Here are 17 DSOs that have expanded their networks into new states so far in 2024:

Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management has added a Massachusetts practice to its network. 

Patterson Dental and PDS Health reached an agreement in principle to extend their existing partnership through 2027, according to a Nov. 13 news release from Patterson. 

Dallas-based MB2 Dental announced a recapitalization event with a new investor, according to a Nov. 13 news release from the company. 

Chicago-based Aspen Dental reached the 20-year milestone of its Practice Ownership Program, according to a Nov. 12 news release from the DSO.

Atlanta-based T Management, a DSO with locations in the Southeast, received an investment from Georgia Oak Partners.

Greg White, DMD, received the distinguished alumnus award from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry.

Miami-based Guardian Dentistry Partners has expanded its network this year to support more than 160 practices across 11 states. 

New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Dental365 has opened its first branded practice location in Pennsylvania.

Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental has had a busy year filled with practice milestones, industry partnerships and technology innovations. 

DSO DataCONNECT is analyzing the three-year growth rates of group-affiliated locations across several U.S. regions. The Southwest saw a 51% increase in affiliated locations, while the MidWest experienced a 46% rise, and the Midwest recorded a 52% increase. Kansas had the highest percentage growth, with a remarkable 140% increase, while Texas led in absolute growth, adding 1,099 locations over the past three years.

Jonesboro, Ark.-based GPS Dental has hit major milestones while expanding its network this year.

Irving, Texas-based Specialized Dental Partners recently added Endodontic Associates to its network.