Dental service organizations continue to dominate the industry, with some companies supporting close to 1,000 practices. Below is a list of 25 DSOs to know.
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Cincinnati-based Cordental Group Management has acquired Dubuque, Iowa-based AppleWhite Dental.
Irvine, Calif.-based Pacific Dental Services has expanded into Cincinnati, according to a May 29 news release.
Private investment firm Bain Capital Double Impact has signed a deal with Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics to support the dental service organization's future growth, according to a May 19 news release.
New York City-based Dental365 signed a financing deal with healthcare lending company White Oak Healthcare Finance.
Orange, Calif.-based Western Dental has relocated another California practice to a larger, more accommodating workplace.
Boston-based DentaQuest has selected Akhil Sharma to serve as its executive vice president and CFO.
Waltham, Mass.-based 42 North Dental purchased Northborough (Mass.) Dental Associates, bringing the dental service organization's acquisition total to 21 since being backed by a private equity firm.
Orange, Calif.-based Western Dental & Orthodontics has opened its first practice in Jurupa Valley, Calif.
Differentiating dental service organizations while streamlining care coordination is among the greatest challenges DSOs face today, according to Heartland Dental CEO Rick Workman, DMD.