DSO & DPMs

The dental industry has seen a wave of private equity activity over the past few weeks. Here are six dental private equity updates Becker's has reported on since July 5.

A new report from Moody's Investors Service, a financial research firm, predicts DSOs will be heavily affected by slowing economic growth and rising interest rates. 

Kokomo, Ind.-based DSO Signet Leadership recently acquired Logansport, Ind.-based Dill Family Dentistry. 

New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Dental365 is one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S.

Waltham, Mass.-based 42 North Dental is one the largest DSOs serving the New England region.

Carrollton, Texas-based MB2 Dental recorded its best first half year in the company's history, the company said Aug. 9.

Here are five DSO expansions into new states that Becker's has reported on since June 2:

Thurston Group, a private equity firm whose focuses include dental and healthcare investments, closed 65 deals in the first half of 2022.

An Aspen Dental practice and MD Now Urgent Care clinic in Cape Coral, Fla., have purchased a shared property for $5.1 million, Gulfshore Business reported Aug. 4.

Affordable Care has opened two Affordable Dentures & Implants practices in one week.