DSO + DPMs

Here are six DSOs and dental groups that have added practices in the South, as reported by Becker's since Oct. 8:

Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health is celebrating national dental hygiene month by highlighting the role dental hygienists can play in medical-dental integrated healthcare.

Morrisville, N.C.-based Affordable Care has added Weave's software platform to its network. 

Here are seven growth updates from specialty-focused DSOs that have taken place since Sept. 9:

Here are three notable moves from Dallas-based DECA Dental Group this year:

Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health added 10 new partner practices in October.

Smile Partners supports 108 offices in five states. 

The DSO sector has experienced big shifts this year, including new competitors, growth challenges and changes in demographics. 

Chicago-based Aspen Dental and Royal Philips have partnered to bring Philips Sonicare products to Aspen Dental's network of practices.

Dallas-based Smile Doctors, the largest orthodontics-focused DSO in the U.S., shared a recap of its third quarter growth.