DSO + DPMs

Denver-based Lone Peak Dental Group recently expanded into Tennessee with the addition of a four-office practice.

This series examines the growth patterns within distinct categories: Small/Emerging, Mid-Market, and Elite.

Miami-based United Dental Corporation marked its entry into Tennessee with the addition of a practice in Nashville.

Greenwood Village, Colo.-based ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers reached the 100-practice milestone with its latest addition.

Several DSOs have recently launched initiatives and hired execs dedicated to supporting dental assistants and hygienists as workforce shortages continue to challenge the industry.

Salt Lake City-based SPP Dental Partners recently added its first Idaho dental office.

Irving, Texas-based Specialized Dental Partners expanded its networks in Ohio and Texas, according to recent posts on its LinkedIn Page.

Here are four dental groups and organizations that have entered new states that Becker's has reported on since Feb. 2:

Here are 21 updates on six of the largest DSOs in the U.S., including Heartland Dental, Pacific Dental Services and Dental Care Alliance:

Irvine, Calif.-based Pacific Dental Services has stayed dedicated to boosting support for dental assistants and advancing medical-dental integration.