DSO + DPMs

Here are seven notable moves from specialty-focused DSOs and dental groups that Becker's has reported on since Jan. 17:

Irvine, Calif.-based Pacific Dental Services and Atlanta-based Benevis have launched several initiatives in recent years to advance medical-dental integration in the healthcare industry. 

A woman from Muskego, Wis., has been charged with theft and money laundering after allegedly embezzling more than $50,000 from Heartland Dental, according to a Feb. 7 report by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Irvine, Calif.-based Pacific Dental Services is supporting several initiatives in honor of American Heart Month. 

Heartland Dental, MB2 Dental and Smile Doctors all have big plans for growth this year as some of the largest DSOs in the U.S.

DSOs and dental groups have been active with practice openings, additions and acquisitions to start 2024.

Chicago-based Aspen Dental recently launched a marketing campaign celebrating its clinician-focused investments.

Atlanta-based Benevis recently called on primary care providers to work with dentists on establishing dental care for children. 

Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance kicked off 2024 with several practice additions and new leadership. 

Dallas-based Smile Doctors partnered with 28 affiliates in 2023, adding 72 new practice locations to its network.