Florida, California, Pennsylvania and North Carolina were the states where DSOs and dental groups were most active with practice additions, acquisitions and openings during May. Those states saw at least two DSO moves in May, as reported by Becker’s: Florida…
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Growth throughout the dental and DSO industry has not been as fruitful in 2025 as previously anticipated, as there have been a number of challenges. Established and stable organizations have found opportunities for growth this year, but others have had…
Chicago-based Phase 1 Equity has expanded its network with the addition of a multi-location orthodontic practice based in Tennessee. The expansion marks the DSO’s first practice in Tennessee, according to a May 28 news release. The DSO is doctor-owned, doctor-led…
Dallas-based Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics has selected IntelePeer’s AI platform to improve patient engagement and streamline operations across its practices. IntelePeer’s conversational AI platform helps reduce missed calls and provides appointment management through voice, text and digital channels, according to…
ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers is opening a practice location in Lansing, Mich., May 28. The center will be led by Hasan Al Yousuf, DDS, a prosthodontist, according to an email shared with Becker’s. ClearChoice is supported by The Aspen Group…
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The Aspen Group has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit, filed in response to an April 2023 data breach, for $4.4 million, according to a May 26 report from The HIPAA Journal. The breach affected TAG’s brands including Aspen Dental,…
Here are three DSOs and dental organizations that have added practices in Florida, as reported by Becker’s since May 1:
Here are seven DSOs that have had leadership changes in May: 1. Great Expressions Dental Centers appointed Dale Hockel Jr. as its CEO. 2. Christy Englehart stepped down from her role as COO at Pepperpointe Partnerships to join Dentist Entrepreneurship…
Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners added its second partner practice in California in May. The dental partnership organization affiliated with NW Digital Dentistry in San Luis Obispo, Calif., led by Nathan Wong, DDS, according to a May 16 news release.…
Great Expressions Dental Centers has appointed Dale Hockel Jr. as its CEO. Mr. Hockel previously served as the DSO’s COO since 2023. Before joining Great Expressions Dental Centers, he was COO of Dental Care Alliance. Great Expressions Dental Centers has…