DSO + DPMs

Heartland Dental, based in Effingham, Ill., recently added three more affiliate practices to its network.

Independence Dental Services and Freedom Dental Partners added Buffalo Prairie Dental, a three-location practice. 

Kare Mobile and Amerigroup Georgia partnered to increase access to dental care in underserved and low-income communities throughout the state. 

Orthodontic-focused DSO Smile Doctors expanded its network throughout 2022.

Tempe, Ariz.-based Gen4 Dental Partners made additions in four new states in 2022.

Peak Dental Services, based in Colorado Springs, Colo., supports more than 50 practices across eight states.

A large focus for DSOs this year is expanding networks into new states, affiliating with more practices and opening de novo offices. 

Brident Dental & Orthodontics, a brand of Sonrava Health, opened an office in Pearland, Texas. 

Irvine, Calif.-based DSO Pacific Dental Services has invested in RevBio to support clinical trials of a bone adhesive biomaterial for implant dentistry.

Several DSOs and dental partnership groups have grown their networks in recent years to nearly 100 affiliated practices.