DSO + DPMs

Smile Brands partnered with Henry Schein One to integrate Dentrix Ascend as the dental practice management system in every Smile Brands-affiliated practice. 

Irvine, Calif.-based Smile Brands recently added Palm Springs (Calif.) Family and Cosmetic Dentistry to its network.  

Today's Dental Network has secured its 11th practice.

Dntl Bar, a DSO based in New York City, has opened its fifth dental office.

Dozens of DSOs have acquired, opened or affiliated with more than 140 dental practices across the U.S. since January. 

Here are the CEOs of five of the biggest DSOs in the U.S.:

Irving, Texas-based U.S. Endo Partners recently added two practices in Texas and Missouri. 

Affordable Care opened an Affordable Dentures & Implants practice in El Paso, Texas.

Private equity firm SkyKnight Capital has invested in Pearl Street Dental Partners, a dental practice management company.

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