DSO & DPMs
No sales reps, no screening calls: Why Elevate's co-founder takes every partnership call himself
When a dentist considers partnering with a larger organization, the first call usually goes the same way: a sales rep,…
Franklin, Tenn.-based Specialized Dental Partners recently added a North Carolina endodontic practice to its network. The DSO partnered with KOS Endodontics in Hickory, N.C., led by Alexander Kutuza, DMD, according to the company’s LinkedIn page. Specialized Dental Partners supports more…
Little Rock, Ark.-based Rock Dental Brands recently partnered with TLC Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics in Tampa, Fla. TLC Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, launched in 2003, is led by pediatric dentist Dwight Sanjuan, DMD, and orthodontist Robertzon Guloy, DMD. Dr. Sanjuan…
Here is how four of the largest DSOs have expanded their networks in recent weeks: 1. Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental added six offices to its network in July, including four de novo offices and two affiliations. 2. Chicago-based Aspen Dental…
Chicago-based Phase 1 Equity has added a multi-site orthodontic practice in North Dakota to its network. The acquisition marks the doctor-owned platform’s entry into North Dakota and its fourth practice addition of 2026, according to an Aug. 10 news release.…
Roseville, Minn.-based Park Dental Partners has agreed to acquire Village Family Dental DSO in a deal worth up to $46 million. The Fayetteville, N.C.-based DSO is affiliated with Village Family Dental, a multi-specialty dental group. The deal would mark Park…
Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental added six offices to its network in July. The DSO opened four de novo locations and added two affiliations, according to a blog post on its website. The four de novo offices are Dental Care at…
Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners recently added a Texas practice to its network. The dental partnership organization added Laughlin Dental in Pasadena, Texas, led by Lloyd Laughlin, DDS. The practice’s services include general, restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Imagen Dental Partners…
Here are 22 DSOs that have merged with or have been acquired by larger DSOs, private equity companies and other organizations since 2020: 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020
Here are eight specialty-focused DSOs that have expanded their networks since May: 1. Houston-based Specialty1 Partners added a new joint venture partnership with Periodontal Associates, which has two locations in Ohio. 2. Chesterfield, Mo.-based Oral Surgery Partners added practices in…
Chicago-based Aspen Dental recently expanded its network in Alabama and North Carolina. The DSO opened an office in Alabaster, Ala., Aug. 6. The practice, led by Managing Clinical Director Ahmad El Estwani, DMD, is the company’s first in Shelby County,…