DSO + DPMs

Sonrava Health has completed its acquisition of Plymouth Meeting, Pa.-based DSO Mid-Atlantic Dental Partners.

Mission, Kan.-based Concorde Career Colleges partnered up with Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental to award $40,000 in scholarships to training dental hygienists. 

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

Morrisville, N.C.-based Affordable Care recently expanded its network by three locations in two states. 

Stephen Thorne, CEO of Irvine, Calif.-based DSO Pacific Dental Services, and his wife, Pamela Thorne, recently donated $4 million to the University of the Pacific to launch a teaching and patient care facility.

Carrollton, Texas-based MB2 Dental recently added its first Ohio dental practice to its network.

Chicago-based DSO Aspen Dental gave out free dental care to more than 3,000 military veterans and their families during the eighth annual Aspen Dental Day of Service June 11. 

Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management's partner practices have reached a new milestone by consistently achieving a net promoter score of 80 or above.

New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Premier Care Dental Management recently acquired another practice to expand their network.

Many solo dental practices are finding it increasingly difficult to survive under rising consolidation, including by large and up-and-coming DSOs who are able to offer employees more in benefits and compensation.