Mergers and acquisitions were a huge part of the dental and DSO space in 2023, but changing economic conditions have raised uncertainty in the industry.
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Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance is the first large-scale DSO to launch guided biofilm therapy to its network.
Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental recently added a Florida dental practice to its network.
Chicago-based Shore Capital Partners, a private equity firm, has founded Innovate 32, a DSO based in Nashville, Tenn.
Several new DSOs have emerged in recent years with unique operational models and growth strategies to support their networks and recruit dentists.
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There are several DSOs close to reaching their 100th practice milestone.
Dental practices and DSOs continue to adopt new strategies and technologies to enhance patient care. Among these innovations are full arch dental implants — an increasingly popular alternative to dentures for the millions of Americans who are experiencing tooth loss.
A single-tenant property housing a Heartland Dental office in Montrose, Colo., sold for $2.4 million.
As competition continues to ramp up in the DSO industry, it is crucial for companies to have a clear acquisition and growth strategy.
Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry, a DSO consisting of more than 60 locations, selected VideaHealth to be its exclusive dental AI partner.