DSO & DPMs

Franklin, Tenn.-based Specialized Dental Partners recently added a Georgia practice to its network. The DSO partnered with Dr. Rakesh Raina Endodontics in Duluth, Ga., according to an Aug. 25 LinkedIn post. Dr. Raina earned his DDS from Marquette University School…

DSOs are facing a new challenge this year that could threaten their operations and ability to grow: increased scrutiny and oversight from providers and legislators.  Several states have introduced legislation to limit corporate entities’ ownership of dental practices and their…

The Colorado Dental Board recently voted to temporarily block enforcement of a recently enacted practice ownership rule after a legal challenge was filed by the Association of Dental Support Organizations. Five notes:  1. An amended rule from the Colorado Dental…

Detroit-based Seva Dental Team has continued expanding its network in Ohio with a new partnership. The DSO added Meister Dental Group in Harrison, Ohio, according to an Aug. 23 LinkedIn post. The family and cosmetic dentistry practice is led by…

Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental has partnered with a practice in Williamsburg, Va.  The DSO added McLaws Circle Dental Care, led by Andrew Gilfillan, DDS, to its network, according to a recent LinkedIn post from Heartland Dental.   Heartland Dental supports more…

The global DSO market is projected to grow from $190.7 billion in 2026 to $368.5 billion by 2030. The Business Research Company released its Dental Services Organization Market Report for 2026 Aug. 18, detailing the trends driving growth in the…

Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental has expanded its network in several states this year, with more partnerships and de novos in the pipeline. Eleven updates from the DSO in 2026: 1. Heartland Dental was ranked among America’s best-in-state employers by Forbes.…

Minnesota-based Park Dental Partners had an active second quarter, headlined by a $46 million DSO acquisition.  In addition, the company reported more than $66 million in revenue during the second quarter, signaling year-over-year growth. Here are seven things to know…

Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health has marked several accomplishments this year with network expansion, technology and medical-dental integration.  Here are 16 updates from the company this year: 1. PDS Health is among the first healthcare organizations to deploy PolyAI’s new direct…

Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Shared Practices Group, a 48-location DSO, has received a strategic minority investment from M-One Capital, a private equity firm.  The two organizations entered into a strategic partnership, with the investment providing Shared Practices Group with additional capital to…