DSO & DPMs
No sales reps, no screening calls: Why Elevate's co-founder takes every partnership call himself
When a dentist considers partnering with a larger organization, the first call usually goes the same way: a sales rep,…
Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental has partnered with a practice in Williamsburg, Va. The DSO added McLaws Circle Dental Care, led by Andrew Gilfillan, DDS, to its network, according to a recent LinkedIn post from Heartland Dental. Heartland Dental supports more…
The global DSO market is projected to grow from $190.7 billion in 2026 to $368.5 billion by 2030. The Business Research Company released its Dental Services Organization Market Report for 2026 Aug. 18, detailing the trends driving growth in the…
Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental has expanded its network in several states this year, with more partnerships and de novos in the pipeline. Eleven updates from the DSO in 2026: 1. Heartland Dental was ranked among America’s best-in-state employers by Forbes.…
The leadership structure helping Park Dental Partners compete with PE: 7 earnings call notes from Q2
Minnesota-based Park Dental Partners had an active second quarter, headlined by a $46 million DSO acquisition. In addition, the company reported more than $66 million in revenue during the second quarter, signaling year-over-year growth. Here are seven things to know…
Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health has marked several accomplishments this year with network expansion, technology and medical-dental integration. Here are 16 updates from the company this year: 1. PDS Health is among the first healthcare organizations to deploy PolyAI’s new direct…
Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Shared Practices Group, a 48-location DSO, has received a strategic minority investment from M-One Capital, a private equity firm. The two organizations entered into a strategic partnership, with the investment providing Shared Practices Group with additional capital to…
Here are three DSOs that have recently expanded their networks into new states: 1. Sacramento, Calif.-based Straine acquired its first practice in Idaho, marking its 17th state. 2. Salt Lake City-based Nuvia Dental Implant Center plans to open its first…
Englewood, Colo.-based Lone Peak Dental Group has set itself up for continued growth after completing a $170 million recapitalization and securing a $15 million investment earlier this year. Five updates in 2026: 1. Lone Peak Dental Group completed a $170…
Chicago-based Aspen Dental has opened a new practice in Selma, N.C. The practice offers comprehensive dental services such as cleanings, fillings, crowns, dentures and implants. It accepts most insurance plans and offers financing options for uninsured patients. The office is…
Sacramento, Calif.-based Straine has acquired its first practice in Idaho, marking its 17th state. The dentist-owned network acquired Bird Dental Studio in Idaho Falls, Idaho, led by Jayson Bird, DDS, according to an Aug. 20 news release from Straine. Bird…