DSO + DPMs

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.

Roanoke, Va.-based Spencer Dental has been accused of using unsterile dental instruments on pediatric patients, according to a class-action lawsuit filed May 9 and cited by virginiafirst.com.

Cincinnati-based Cordental Group has affiliated with two practices in St. Louis.

More than 450 Aspen Dental practices across the nation will offer military veterans free dental care on June 8.

Orange, Calif.-based Western Dental has purchased two privately owned Coast Dental offices —one in Vallejo, Calif., and another in Tracy, Calif.

Valsoft Corp., a company that specializes in the acquisition and development of vertical market software businesses, has acquired XLDent, a dental practice management software developer.