DSO DataCONNECT, a leading provider of dental market intelligence, today released new data offering a detailed look at how U.S. dentists are affiliating with Dental Support Organizations (DSOs) and multi-location group practices. Two newly published infographics illustrate emerging trends in practice alignment and the continued evolution of the dental industry’s organizational landscape.
Majority of DSO-Affiliated Dentists Align With Elite-Level Groups
The first infographic reveals how dentists affiliated with DSOs are distributed across organizational tiers. According to the analysis:
- 23% are affiliated with small or emerging groups
- 24% are aligned with mid-market organizations
- 53% practice within Elite-level DSOs
This distribution reflects the increasing maturity and tiered structure of the DSO market, where dentists are choosing between entrepreneurial emerging groups, regionally scaled mid-market organizations, and the established national networks that make up the Elite tier.
One in Three U.S. Dentists Now Affiliated With a DSO or Group Practice
The second infographic highlights a broader market trend: 33 out of every 100 U.S. dentists—or roughly 33%—are now affiliated with a DSO or a group practice operating three or more locations. This finding underscores the steady growth of structured, support-driven practice models across the dental sector.
As consolidation continues and DSOs expand their reach, more dentists are gravitating toward organizations that offer operational, administrative, and clinical support, enabling them to focus more fully on patient care.
About DSO DataCONNECT
DSO DataCONNECT provides a subscription-based data portal featuring comprehensive contact information for DSO and group practice personnel, including both corporate leaders and affiliated dentists. Available data elements include address, email, mobile phone, LinkedIn profile, and NPI number (when applicable). The platform also delivers detailed organizational charts outlining parent–child relationships, as well as intent data to support targeted outreach. DSO DataCONNECT is the official affinity data partner of both the ADSO and AADGP.
