DSO & DPMs
No sales reps, no screening calls: Why Elevate's co-founder takes every partnership call himself
When a dentist considers partnering with a larger organization, the first call usually goes the same way: a sales rep,…
Several DSOs have landed private equity investments over the last few years to fuel growth. Here are 13 DSOs that have gained private equity funding in the last few years: Note: This list is not exhaustive. 1. Denver-based Lone Peak…
Chicago-based Aspen Dental plans to open a location in Alabaster, Ala., the Shelby County Reporter reported July 1. The DSO will be one of the first tenants in a newly constructed commercial development. While an official opening date has not…
DSOs continue to use de novos as a way to fuel growth as the costs associated with acquiring practices continue to rise. Several DSOs began to invest more in de novos this year for the unique benefits these offices bring.…
PDS Health, Heartland Dental and Aspen Dental are just a few of the DSOs that had the highest number of acquisitions and partnerships during the second quarter of 2026. Becker’s recently compiled a list of more than 60 DSO affiliations,…
Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health added five de novo practices to its network in June. The DSO’s newest offices span four different states, according to an email shared with Becker’s. Here is a list of the new de novo offices: 1.…
Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental recently added six de novo offices to its network. The new offices were launched in three states during the month of June, according to the DSO’s website. Here are the new de novo offices: 1. Pritchard…
Here are 10 recent updates on dental M&A for industry leaders to know: 1. DSOs could continue to face high interest rates and market volatility that will test their financial stability, according to Ian Mcnickle, the co-founder and CEO of…
Franklin, Tenn.-based Specialized Dental Partners has partnered with Southern Roots Periodontics and Dental Implant Specialists. The practice has two locations in Highland Heights and Florence, Ky. It is led by Ryan Estes, DMD, and Allison Disney, DDS. Specialized Dental Partners…
Detroit-based Seva Dental Team has added an Ohio practice to its network. The company partnered with Pine Ridge Family Dental in Willoughby, Ohio, according to a LinkedIn post. The practice is led by Alan Schlesinger, DDS. Seva Dental was launched…
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners has partnered with Tara Gostovich Orthodontics in Marlboro, N.J. Dr. Gostovich is a board-certified orthodontist, according to a June 30 LinkedIn post from the company. The affiliation comes after Vitana added Saratoga…