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Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance made its first addition of 2024 by partnering with a New York practice.

Here are 11 practice additions made by Irving, Texas-based Specialized Dental Partners across nine states that Becker's has reported on since Nov. 7:

Dallas-based MB2 Dental has added eight practices to its network since Nov. 27, according to its website.

Chicago-based Aspen Dental is constructing a new practice location at a shopping center in Culpeper, Va., according to a Jan. 5 report by Culpeper Times.

Houston-based Specialty1 Partners expanded its network with the addition of a California practice.

Charlotte, N.C.-based Flagship Specialty Partners recently added Virginia Oral & Facial Surgery to its network, its first partner practice in the state. 

Several DSOs have begun offering discounted treatment opportunities for former patients of the now-defunct SmileDirectClub. 

Costa Mesa, Calif.-based Smile Brands was named a Real Leaders Top Impact Companies Award winner for 2024.

Here are eight moves made by New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Premier Care Dental Management during 2023 that Becker's reported on:

DSOs are gearing up for continued growth amid a potentially tough economic environment in 2024, facing inflation, staffing challenges and increased demand.