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,…
Here are 23 DSOs that have merged with or have been acquired by larger DSOs, private equity companies and other organizations since 2020: 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020
Here are eight specialty-focused DSOs that have expanded their networks since May: 1. Houston-based Specialty1 Partners added a new joint venture partnership with Periodontal Associates, which has two locations in Ohio. 2. Chesterfield, Mo.-based Oral Surgery Partners added practices in…
Chicago-based Aspen Dental recently expanded its network in Alabama and North Carolina. The DSO opened an office in Alabaster, Ala., Aug. 6. The practice, led by Managing Clinical Director Ahmad El Estwani, DMD, is the company’s first in Shelby County,…
A Canadian DSO entered the U.S. dental market for the first time in July, as domestic operators continued expanding through acquisitions and de novo openings across nine states. These states saw at least two DSO moves in July, as reported…
Here are six notable DSO acquisitions Becker’s has covered in the last 100 days: 1. Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental acquired nine practices in Florida from Monticciolo Family and Sedation Dentistry. 2. Lincoln, Neb.-based Paradigm Oral Health completed a surgeon-led…
Masters and Mentors: The Podcast is designed to bring forward real conversations about key topics in the dental industry. From clinical innovation to practice growth and leadership, the series offers an inside look at how the industry is evolving and…
Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental has acquired nine practices in Florida from Monticciolo Family and Sedation Dentistry The practice, led by Vincent Monticciolo, DMD, has 12 locations in Florida. The nine locations acquired by the DSO will be rebranded under…
Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health continued its network expansion with 10 new de novo practice locations in July. The integrated healthcare support organization supports more than 1,100 practices across 24 states. Here are the company’s July additions:
The Association of Dental Support Organizations has filed a legal challenge against the Colorado Dental Board over an amendment that bars DSOs from owning dental practices. The amended rule prohibits DSOs from serving as proprietors of dental practices and states…
Soniva Dental Care, a 14-location DSO based in San Antonio, recently disclosed a cybersecurity incident affecting up to 30,000 patients across several of its offices, the HIPAA Journal reported July 29. Soniva said it was informed by its IT support…