DSO & DPMs

Cumming, Ga.-based OMS360 has made its first practice addition in Pennsylvania, marking the eighth state in its network.  The company partnered with Pittsburgh Oral Surgery, which has four practice locations in Pennsylvania, according to a May 8 news release from…

Chicago-based Aspen Dental opened an office in Wichita, Kan., May 8.  The new location is led by practice owner Breanna Wiles, DDS, according to an email shared with Becker’s. This is one of several offices Aspen Dental has opened this…

Charlotte, N.C.-based Flagship Specialty Partners opened a new location in Raleigh, N.C. The DSO opened a Carolinas Center for Oral & Facial Surgery and Envision Dental Implant Center, according to a May 7 LinkedIn post. Flagship supports 12 practice brands…

Several DSOs have gained new private equity investments over the last few months to fuel their expansion efforts.  Here are eight DSOs with new private equity backings: 1. Freeport Financial Partners gave a $77 million senior credit facility to Hackensack,…

Sacramento, Calif.-based Straine Dental Management acquired Regents Dental Group in San Diego. Regents Dental Group offers a variety of dental services, and is led by Stephen Eskeland, DDS, and Stephen Lockwood, DMD. Straine Dental Management has expanded its network in…

Here are four DSOs that have recently expanded their network in California: 1. Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management added Sierra Foothills Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, which has four locations in California, and Douglas J. Valentine DDS Oral & Maxillofacial…

Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management has added two partner offices in California and Virginia. The oral surgery-focused management services organization partnered with Sierra Foothills Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, which has four locations in California, and Shenandoah Oral & Facial…

Troy, Mich.-based Smile Partners USA appointed Tamara Cook as vice president of strategic partnerships.  Ms. Cook brings more than 15 years of expertise in dental mergers and acquisitions, previously serving as the vice president of business development for Peak Dental…

Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance honored its top-performing dental providers during its inaugural President’s Club event.  Dentists and dental hygienists who were recognized demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, patient care and practice leadership, according to a May 6 news release…

COOs serve a crucial role in aligning the clinical and operational needs at dental organizations. Here are the COOs of the five largest DSOs in the U.S.: DeAnn McClain. COO at Heartland Dental (Effingham, Ill.): Ms. McClain joined Heartland Dental…