DSO + DPMs

Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental recently expanded its network into Utah, its 39th state.

Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance launched a fellowship program to support veterans transitioning into civilian jobs.

Sacramento, Calif.-based Image Specialty Partners recently added a California orthodontics practice to its network. 

Affordable Dentures & Implants, a dental brand of Morrisville, N.C.-based Affordable Care, expanded its Texas network.

Dallas-based MB2 Dental partnered with a dental practice in Castle Pines, Colo.

Several DSOs have launched in the last few years to support dentists across various specialties, including general dentistry, orthodontics and oral surgery. 

Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance and Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental were recently included on Newsweek's 2024 list of the top workplaces for job starters.

Here are seven DSOs and dental companies reaching milestones that Becker's has reported on since April 3, including entering new states, first acquisitions and hitting overall practices marks:

Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental continued its expansion by affiliating with a practice in Ohio.

Jonesboro, Ark.-based GPS Dental recently added its first practice in New Mexico.