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,…
Here are 18 notable DSO updates from the third quarter: 1. Chicago-based Aspen Dental closed one of its practice locations in Dunkirk, N.Y. 2. Nashville, Tenn.-based Specialty Dental Brands partnered with Lightspun, an AI-powered dental insurance administration platform, to automate…
For years, private equity has been the default exit for DSOs looking to cash out or raise capital. Park Dental Partners’ December IPO may be a sign that’s starting to change — and some industry watchers say it won’t be…
Chicago-based Aspen Dental has continued its 2026 growth by opening a new location in Merced, Calif. The practice is led by Avni Sharma, DDS, managing clinical director, and provides services including emergency dentistry, dentures, implants, crowns, bridges, oral surgery and…
From the openings of new de novo locations to partnerships with existing partnerships, the DSO industry continued to make moves in September. These six states saw at least two DSO moves in September, as reported by Becker’s, including practice openings,…
Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health opened 10 new de novo dental practices in September across seven states. The integrated healthcare organization supports more than 1,100 locations in 24 states, according to information shared with Becker’s. Here are PDS Health’s additions in…
Orlando, Fla.-based Operation Dental recently acquired two Florida dental practices. The two practices, whose names were not revealed in the news release, are located in the Florida panhandle region. Operation Dental supports 26 practices and 43 dentists in Florida.
Houston-based Specialty1 Partners has entered a joint venture partnership with Greater Waterbury (Conn.) Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons. The practice is led by John Hillgen IV, DMD. The deal pushes Specialty1’s network to 226 locations across 29 states. Specialty1 Partners has…
Dental organizations are piloting AI across ambient documentation, diagnostic imaging, treatment planning and revenue cycle management. Many tools perform well in demonstrations, but translating that promise into enterprise-wide impact remains difficult. During a featured session sponsored by Dandy at Becker’s…
The largest DSOs are largely owned by various private equity firms that have helped fuel the companies’ technology investments and network expansions. Here is the ownership structure for the 10 largest DSOs in the U.S., according to the most recent…
DSOs and dental groups are becoming more selective in the practices they choose to partner with, according to a report from healthcare M&A advisory firm TUSK Practice Sales. The company’s “Dental M&A Market Report” for the third quarter of 2026…