DSO + DPMs

Dallas-based Smile Doctors completed a capital raise of $550 million to continue its network expansion.

Raleigh, N.C.-based Oakpoint recently expanded into the Mid-Atlantic market.

Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental has made several moves to expand its network and support dental hygiene students. 

PracticeTek, a group of healthcare software companies, launched Ora Dental, an enterprise information system designed specifically for DSOs. 

Dallas-based MB2 Dental plans to hit 600 practices by the end of the summer. 

Irvine, Calif.-based Pacific Dental Services and Fountain Valley, Calif.-based MemorialCare will open their first integrated medical-dental office in Irvine, Calif.

Two DSO giants plan to surpass major practice milestones this year. 

Several DSOs have landed investments and loans to support acquisitions and debt refinancing.

Irvine, Calif.-based Pacific Dental Services is on track to surpass 1,000 offices by the end of this year, according to CEO and Founder Stephen Thorne IV.

Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management launched a centers of excellence program to recognize and encourage clinical excellence and drive additional practice growth.