DSO + DPMs

Guardian Dentistry Partners has entered the Maryland market, adding two practices from the state to its network.

Altima Dental has closed its merger with 123Dentist; both are Canadian DSOs.

Miami-based Guardian Dentistry Partners recently added six more practices to its network to round out the second quarter of 2022.

The dental industry has seen a wave of private equity activity over the past few weeks. Here are six dental private equity updates Becker's has reported on since July 5.

A new report from Moody's Investors Service, a financial research firm, predicts DSOs will be heavily affected by slowing economic growth and rising interest rates. 

Kokomo, Ind.-based DSO Signet Leadership recently acquired Logansport, Ind.-based Dill Family Dentistry. 

New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Dental365 is one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S.

Waltham, Mass.-based 42 North Dental is one the largest DSOs serving the New England region.

Carrollton, Texas-based MB2 Dental recorded its best first half year in the company's history, the company said Aug. 9.

Here are five DSO expansions into new states that Becker's has reported on since June 2: