DSO + DPMs

Detroit-based Motor City Dental Partners has received financing from Brightwood Capital Advisors, a private credit firm.  The funding will be used by MCDP to refinance its existing debt, fund acquisitions, and strengthen its balance sheet, according to an Oct. 2…

Several DSOs acquired, opened or affiliated with more than 80 dental offices across the U.S. during the third quarter of 2025.  Here are more than 80 DSO moves Becker’s reported on during the third quarter. Editor’s note: This list is…

When people talk about DSOs, the spotlight is often on the largest “Elite” groups with 75+ locations — and with ~12,000 affiliated practices, it’s easy to see why. But the numbers tell another story: Together, the Mid-Market and Small/Emerging DSOs…

Here are 10 updates to know on Heartland Dental, Aspen Dental and PDS Health, the three largest dental organizations in the U.S., as reported by Becker’s during the third quarter of 2025: Heartland Dental (Effingham, Ill.) Aspen Dental (Chicago) PDS…

Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management recently added 10 oral surgeons to its affiliated practices in six states.  The practices that gained surgeons are located in Texas, South Carolina, Virginia, California, Michigan and Minnesota, according to an Oct. 1 news…

California, Florida and New York were the states where DSOs and dental groups were most active with practice additions and openings during September. Those states saw at least two DSO moves in September, as reported by Becker’s: California Florida New…

Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health opened 10 de novo practice locations in September.  The integrated healthcare support organization supports more than 1,000 practices across 24 states.  Here are the additions from September, according to information shared with Becker’s:

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Here are five notable developments among DSOs since Sept. 22: 1. Southlake, Texas-based Allied OMS appointed Bill Murray as its next CFO. Mr. Murray brings more than 25 years of experience in financial transactions, healthcare operations and international management. He…

Chicago-based Aspen Dental partnered with Forward Science, an oral health-focused biotechnology company, to add PerioStōm, a non-drug periodontal therapy to its practices.  PerioStōm is an FDA-approved treatment that aims to improve patient recovery and outcomes after scaling and root planing…