Dallas-based Smile Doctors is an orthodontic-focused DSO with more than 400 affiliated practices across 28 states.
Here are four things to know about the organization in 2023:
1. Smile Doctors is one of the largest dental affiliation groups in the U.S.
2. The company has added more than 20 locations so far this year, including its first in Arizona.
3. Smile Doctors recently completed a capital raise of $550 million to continue its network expansion. The capital was funded by doctors as well as domestic and international healthcare investors.
4. CEO J. Hedrick spoke with Becker's in February about the company's plans for this year, including expanding into more states and maintaining a patient-centric focus.