DSO + DPMs

Chicago-based Thurston Group, a private equity firm, has formed a new dental service organization called Gen4 Dental Partners.

Lexington, Ky-based DSO Pepperpointe Partnerships recently named David North its new chief operating officer.

Dallas-based Mesh Dental Network, a dental partnership organization, is investing in dental practices across Texas, according to a July 29 news release.

Orange, Calif.-based Western Dental recently appointed Vivek Kumar as its chief credit officer.

Select Dental Management recently expanded into Massachusetts with the addition of Framingham Dental Group.

Dental365 is being acquired by private equity firm The Jordan Company through its Resolute Fund, according to a July 26 press release.

Houston-based Endo1 Partners has partnered with 34 new practices and added 42 new specialists across seven states since January, according to a July 23 news release shared with Becker's.

Consultation and investment firm Viper Equity Partners will offer a new program for dental practices seeking to join a DSO.

Vista Verde Dental Partners recently welcomed Jill Cruz as its director of operations, the organization announced in a July 22 press release.

Little Rock, Ark.-based Rock Dental Brands has acquired nine dental practices across three states, the company stated in a July 21 press release.