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,…
By the time Dr. Jason Van Wagenen and Dr. Ken Ence sat down with Elevate Dental Partners in late 2021, they had already built something rare in dentistry: a long-established Denver practice with a 25-year patient base, a non-judgmental clinical…
Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners recently added a Texas dental practice to its network. The dental partnership organization affiliated with Cosmetic Smiles in Houston, according to a June 1 news release. The practice, which provides cosmetic, family and prosthetic dentistry,…
Denver-based Lone Peak Dental Group has received a $15 million mezzanine debt investment from o15 Capital Partners, an alternative investment firm. The investment will support the DSO’s operational growth initiatives and provide additional capital for practice acquisitions and expansions, according…
Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health added five new de novo practices in five states during May, according to information shared with Becker’s. The integrated healthcare organization supports more than 1,000 locations across 24 states. PDS Health has focused in on de…
The top 10 largest DSOs support a combined network of roughly 7,850 practices nationwide. Here is the number of affiliated practices for each of the largest DSOs as of June 2026: Contact Ariana Portalatin at aportalatin@beckershealthcare.com with questions or updates…
Here are 10 COOs leading specialty DSOs in 2026: Tyler Cain. COO of Oral Surgery Partners (Chesterfield, Mo.): Mr. Cain has 15 years of experience working in investments and operations. He most recently served as CFO and chief development officer…
Chicago-based Phase 1 Equity has added a multilocation orthodontic practice in Texas, its third practice addition of 2026. The addition marks the 21st doctor and 31st location in Phase 1 Equity’s network, according to a May 28 news release from…
Here are six trends affecting DSO deals in 2026: 1. Acquisitions have been the primary growth strategy for many DSOs over the last decade, with low interest rates and investor interest fueling this activity. However, higher rates and operating costs…
Sharon, Mass.-based Qualitas Dental Partners has increased its credit facilities with a long-term lender to support future acquisitions. The increased facilities from Live Oak Bank were driven by strong partnership interest from practices in New England, the region in which…
Here are 10 CFOs leading specialty-focused DSOs in 2026: Jeff Couper. CFO at Max Surgical Specialty Management (Hackensack, N.J.): Mr. Couper joined MSSM in December with more than 20 years of financial leadership experience. His past roles include CFO of…