246-office DSO converts acquired dental practices into new pediatric brand: 5 things to know

Orange, Calif.-based Western Dental acquired 14 Los Angeles-based Kids Dental Kare locations.

Here are five things to know:

1. With efforts to push into the pediatrics market, Western Dental converted a Kids Dental Kare office in Lynwood, Calif., into a Western Dental Kids office. The rest of the Kids Dental Kare locations will also be rebranded.

2. Western Dental has an additional eight pediatric-focused offices after its Carson, Calif.-based Children's Dental Group acquisition. Western Dental plans to rebrand those locations as well.

3. The Lynwood location comprises four treatment rooms, two X-ray rooms and comprehensive pediatric services.

4. Western Dental's new office will accept Medi-Cal Dental members, like many of Western Dental's affiliated offices.

5. Western Dental is affiliated with 246 offices throughout California, Arizona, Nevada and Texas.

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