DSO & DPMs

The Association of Dental Support Organizations has filed a legal challenge against the Colorado Dental Board over an amendment that bars DSOs from owning dental practices. The amended rule prohibits DSOs from serving as proprietors of dental practices and states…

Here are five DSOs that have made headlines in the last week: 1. Soniva Dental Care, a 14-location DSO based in San Antonio, disclosed a cybersecurity incident affecting up to 30,000 patients across several of its offices. 2. Houston-based Specialty1…

Soniva Dental Care, a 14-location DSO based in San Antonio, recently disclosed a cybersecurity incident affecting up to 30,000 patients across several of its offices, the HIPAA Journal reported July 29. Soniva said it was informed by its IT support…

Houston-based Specialty1 Partners has added a new joint venture partnership with Periodontal Associates, which has two locations in Ohio.  The practice, which has locations in Lyndhurst and Mentor, Ohio, is led by Roger Hess, DDS, Rebecca Davis, DDS, and Jason…

A federal judge has dismissed a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging that Heartland Dental’s AI use violated the Federal Wiretap Act. Lead plaintiff Megan Lisota alleged that her calls to a Heartland Dental-supported practice over the last two years were monitored…

Aspen Dental has been named to Time magazine’s inaugural America’s Best Private Companies list. The list recognizes 500 private U.S. companies across various industries based on employee satisfaction and positive impact on society, global knowledge and health, and the environment.…

Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners recently added a Seattle practice to its network. The dental partnership organization added Floss General + Cosmetic Dentistry, led by Nassim Pietsch, DDS. The practice offers a range of general, restorative and cosmetic services. Imagen…

DSOs have acquired, opened or affiliated with more than 130 dental offices across the U.S. so far in 2026.  Here are more than 130 DSO moves Becker’s has reported on this year. Editor’s note: This list is not exhaustive, and…

Lincoln, Neb.-based Paradigm Oral Health has completed a surgeon-led buyback of BlackRock Long Term Private Capital’s majority ownership stake. BlackRock Long Term Private Capital acquired a majority interest in the group in 2022. The buyback returns majority control of the…

A three-tenant retail paid in Lexington, S.C., that is anchored by a PDS Health practice has been sold for $3.67 million, according to a July 22 report from CityBiz.  The 7,000-square-foot property is leased to Lexington Modern Dentistry, which is…