DSO + DPMs

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

Irving, Texas-based Specialized Dental Partners recently added Northeast Endodontics to its network.

Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance added its first practice in New Hampshire, marking the 24th state in which the company supports locations.

Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners added a Georgia practice to expand its network. 

The law firm of Federman & Sherwood initiated an investigation into Chicago-based Aspen Dental Management on their recent data breach, according to a March 5 news release. 

Nashville, Tenn.-based Endodontic Practice Partners added a Michigan practice to its network.

Danbury, Conn.-based Archway Dental Partners recently acquired New Britain (Conn.) Dental Arts.

Western Dental and Orthodontics, a brand of Sonrava Health, opened a practice location in Reseda, Calif.

Irvine, Calif.-based Pacific Dental Services is joining the American Dental Assistants Association in celebrating Dental Assistants Recognition Week, which takes place from March 3 to 9. 

There are several trends this year that could have either positive or negative effects on DSO activity and consolidation.