DSO + DPMs

The DSO consolidation frenzy is ramping up, and leaders should keep key trends in mind.

Pacific Dental Service is now using Citrix DaaS, a cloud-based practice management platform.

Carrollton, Texas-based MB2 Dental recently added practices in Florida, New Mexico and Arizona. 

Smile Doctors, an orthodontics-focused DSO, has reached 324 supported clinics.

Oakpoint has acquired a North Carolina dental practice. 

Western Dental has acquired Mid-Atlantic Dental Partners, a DSO with 215 dental offices.

Several DSOs have started to offer new growth opportunities to their affiliated dental staff, which could prove crucial to the retainment and recruitment of talent. 

Colorado Springs, Colo.-based Peak Dental Services is launching an opportunity for its hygienists nationwide to become owners, the DSO said May 4. 

Sarasota, Fla.-based DSO Dental Care Alliance recently opened its 12th Dental Associates of Florida location in Sun City, Fla.

Four growing DSOs have recently made moves to expand their practices, bring in new leadership and enhance the skill set of their staff.