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,…
Chicago-based Aspen Dental opened a new practice location in Chicago, continuing to expand its network. The practice is independently owned and operated by practice owner Abigail Brier, DMD, who has practiced with Aspen Dental since 2015. Dunya Maat, DDS serves…
Morrisville, N.C.-based Affordable Care has completed a recapitalization transaction to reduce debt and improve its financial foundation for long-term growth. The recapitalization reduced the DSO’s debt by $1 billion, or about 65%, provided $75 million in new capital and extended…
Several DSOs were featured on the Inc. 5000 2026 list of the fastest-growing private companies. The rankings are based on a company’s revenue growth over a three-year period. Here are the leaders of five DSOs with the largest revenue growth…
Franklin, Tenn.-based Specialized Dental Partners recently added a North Carolina endodontic practice to its network. The DSO partnered with KOS Endodontics in Hickory, N.C., led by Alexander Kutuza, DMD, according to the company’s LinkedIn page. Specialized Dental Partners supports more…
Little Rock, Ark.-based Rock Dental Brands recently partnered with TLC Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics in Tampa, Fla. TLC Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, launched in 2003, is led by pediatric dentist Dwight Sanjuan, DMD, and orthodontist Robertzon Guloy, DMD. Dr. Sanjuan…
Here is how four of the largest DSOs have expanded their networks in recent weeks: 1. Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental added six offices to its network in July, including four de novo offices and two affiliations. 2. Chicago-based Aspen Dental…
Chicago-based Phase 1 Equity has added a multi-site orthodontic practice in North Dakota to its network. The acquisition marks the doctor-owned platform’s entry into North Dakota and its fourth practice addition of 2026, according to an Aug. 10 news release.…
Roseville, Minn.-based Park Dental Partners has agreed to acquire Village Family Dental DSO in a deal worth up to $46 million. The Fayetteville, N.C.-based DSO is affiliated with Village Family Dental, a multi-specialty dental group. The deal would mark Park…
Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental added six offices to its network in July. The DSO opened four de novo locations and added two affiliations, according to a blog post on its website. The four de novo offices are Dental Care at…
Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners recently added a Texas practice to its network. The dental partnership organization added Laughlin Dental in Pasadena, Texas, led by Lloyd Laughlin, DDS. The practice’s services include general, restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Imagen Dental Partners…