DSO + DPMs

Private equity firms have continued to make an impact on the DSO and dental spaces this year, despite some predicting a slower year in 2024.

Irvine, Calif.-based Pacific Dental Services recently added three specialty dental groups to its network.

Based on insights gained from the DSO DataCONNECT database, all three market segments of DSOs and group practices (comprising three or more locations) have demonstrated significant growth in the number of affiliated locations over the past three years.

Here are 29 moves made by some of the largest DSOs in the U.S. in the first quarter, including practice additions, executive moves, initiatives launched and more, as reported by Becker's. 

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

Denver-based Espire Dental made its first acquisition in Texas, marking the fifth state in which the company supports practices.

Chicago-based Aspen Dental is staying committed to providing opportunities and empowering dentists, clinicians and other dental staff.

Here are three DSO deals Becker's has reported on so far in 2024:  

Sharon, Mass.-based Qualitas Dental Partners expanded into Central Rhode Island with the addition of four practices. 

California, Florida, New York and Illinois are the states that saw the most DSO activity during the first quarter of 2024.