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Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental is the largest DSO in the U.S., supporting more than 1,700 dental practices across 39 states and Washington, D.C.

Irving, Texas-based Specialized Dental Partners recently added a South Carolina endodontics practice to its network. 

Sharon, Mass.-based Qualitas Dental Partners recently added three dental practices to its network. 

St. Louis-based Oral Surgery Partners secured a credit expansion of $75 million to fuel its growth.

Irving, Texas-based Specialized Dental Partners recently added a Utah endodontics practice to its network. 

Stephen Thorne, founder and CEO of PDS Health, earned the 2024 presidential award from the Association of Dental Support Organizations.

New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Dental365 recently acquired its fourth office in Connecticut.

Here are 13 DSOs and dental groups that have added practices in new states that Becker's has reported on so far in 2024:

Plano, Texas-based Star Dental Partners is mourning the death of its chief dental officer, Stephen Hill, DDS.

Steven Bilt, CEO of Costa Mesa, Calif.-based Smile Brands, received the 2024 Service Award from the Association of Dental Support Organizations.