DSO & DPMs

One patient is trying to access his dental records after a practice affiliated with Pittsburgh-based All About Smiles abruptly shut down, CBS affiliate KDKA-TV reports.

Emmet Scott and Chad Evans, DDS, believe successful businesses try to see the experience from the customer's viewpoint, according to an Entrepreneur interview with Jessica Abo.

Orange, Calif.-based Western Dental & Orthodontics has partnered with the San Diego County Dental Society to support the American Dental Association's "Give Kids a Smile" program, which provides free dental screenings, dental sealants and fluoride varnishes to underserved children.

Dental service organizations are growing across the U.S. as independent offices search for partners to help them thrive.

The Association of Dental Support Organizations has selected Andrew Smith as its next executive director, according to a March 2 news release.

Pittsburgh-based North American Dental Group has announced Keith Carrington as its chief compliance and privacy officer, according to a March 1 news release.

Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental has acquired six new dental practices in Florida, expanding the total number of locations to over 65.

Chicago-based Aspen Dental has opened its 34th Michigan office in Sterling Heights.

Effingham, Ill.-based DSO Heartland Dental inked a four-year contract extension with Envista Holdings, a global supplier of dental products including implants, consumables, infection prevention and imaging technology.

Chicago-based Aspen Dental has opened its 44th Texas office in Richardson.