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Smile Doctors has completed 65 add-on acquisitions since 2020, according to data company PitchBook's "Healthcare Services Report" for the fourth quarter of 2022.

Here are five dental groups that have grown their networks across the East Coast since Jan. 5:

Western Dental opened a new office location in San Pedro, Calif., in Los Angeles county. 

The dental industry is a fascinating space with regional and national dental service organizations growing rapidly.

Specialty1 Partners recently expanded its network with three dental practice additions. 

Leading Edge Oral Surgery expanded its network by adding Bay Shore (N.Y.) Oral Surgery. 

Atlanta-based Benevis added a cost calculator to help patients understand potential payment and financing options for dental and orthodontic care.

Chicago-based DSO Aspen Dental began offering membership plans for uninsured patients at select offices. 

Heartland Dental supports more than 2,700 dentists in more than 1,700 offices throughout 38 states and Washington D.C.

Guardian Dentistry Partners has reached 115 partners, according to a Jan. 18 news release shared with Becker's from the dental partnership organization.