DSO + DPMs

Here are six things to know about Chicago-based Aspen Dental:

Here are four things to know about Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental:

DSOs and other management services organizations aim to support the business operations of dental practices so dental practitioners can concentrate on patient care. 

COOs serve a crucial role in aligning the clinical and operational needs at dental organizations. 

Carrollton, Texas-based MB2 Dental recently affiliated with two practices in Missouri.

Bond Orthodontic Partners, an orthodontic-focused partnership organization, added Stormberg Orthodontics in La Mesa, Calif., to its network.

Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance has added Bryn Mawr (Pa.) Dental Associates to expand its growing network.

Here are three dental industry acquisitions that Becker's recently reported on:

Brentwood, Tenn.-based DSO Marquee Dental Partners has partnered with O'Donnell Family Dentistry in Lexington, Ky., bringing its total number of offices to 68.

Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management is making a $10,000 contribution to Operation Restore Oral Health, a nonprofit dental organization, with plans to donate more.