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Brentwood, Tenn.-based Innovate 32 has partnered with Fort Bend Dental in Houston. Since its founding in 1987, Fort Bend Dental has grown to include five locations and 14 dentists. Shore Capital Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm, launched Innovate 32…

Hopkinton, Mass.-based Simply Dental Management has made several internal changes in response to employee feedback, including with its benefits and communications. The DSO said company-wide, anonymous surveys were sent out in September to identify employee challenges and areas of improvement.…

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “Make America Healthy Again” plan could lead to certain advantages and disadvantages for DSOs, according to one executive. Barry Lyon, DDS, is the dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and the…

DSOs have had a busy year so far launching new programs, gaining investments and partnering with industry leaders to fuel organic and inorganic growth while enhancing patient care.  Here are 15 notable moves to know from 2025: 1. Dallas-based MB2…

Pittsburgh-based North American Dental Group recently appointed Ray Scott, DDS, as vice president of clinical operations.  Dr. Scott has previously held leadership roles with several DSOs. He most recently served as vice president of clinical operations for Heartland Dental.  North…

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Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners recently added an Indiana practice to its network.  The dental partnership organization affiliated with Friedman Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Westfield, Ind. The practice is led by Jody Friedman, DDS. Imagen Dental Partners supports more…

Chicago-based Aspen Dental opened two offices in New Jersey and North Carolina June 19.  The DSO’s new office in Matthews, N.C., is led by Owner Vanja Alagic, DDS, and Managing Clinical Director Shayan Jahanpanah, DDS. The new office in Newton,…

Several DSOs have gained new funding this year to support their growth initatives.  Four updates: 1. Southlake, Texas-based Allied OMS received a minority investment to expand its service offerings, complete acquisitions and scale operations. Global investment firm 65 Equity Partners…

Here are nine updates on DSOs with fewer than 100 offices expanding their networks and gaining new funding this year: 1. Irving, Texas-based Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics opened a new office in Westminster, Colo. 2. Southlake, Texas-based Allied OMS received…

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