In DrBicuspid.com's latest list of the largest dental service organizations (DSOs) in the U.S., the three largest ones have continued to add affiliated practices. Heartland Dental, Aspen Dental, and Pacific Dental have all added about 40 practices since the last list was published in April 2019.
The list is based on DrBicuspid.com research of readily available public information. The information presented is not meant to be definitive but rather to provide a snapshot of the available data on the largest DSOs. In each instance, the information has been gathered through an organization's website, press releases, previously published material, or other sources.
Some companies and information are not on this list because the information could not be confirmed by press time. If you are aware of missing information or an organization that should be on this list, please contact us.
Top 9
Organizations are ordered by the number of affiliated practices. All company websites were last accessed on October 10, 2019.
- Heartland Dental
Number of affiliated/supported practices/offices: More than 950
Source: Company website
Brands: Individualized
Locations: The company has practices in 37 states.
Note: The company has added more than 50 practices since April. - Aspen Dental/Aspen Dental Management
Number of affiliated/supported practices/offices: Almost 780
Source: October 10, 2019, press release
Brands: Aspen
Locations: The company has practices in 42 states.
Note: The company opened its first practices in California earlier in 2019. - Pacific Dental Services
Number of affiliated/supported practices/offices: More than 740
Source: October 1, 2019, press release
Brands: Individualized
Locations: Pacific Dental has locations in 20 states.
Note: The company has added more than 40 practices since the last report. - Smile Brands
Number of affiliated/supported practices/offices: More than 400
Source: Company press release
Brands: Bright Now Dental, Castle Dental, and Monarch Dental
Locations: Smile Brands has offices in 17 states.
Note: The company is based in Irvine, CA. - Affordable Care
Number of affiliated/supported practices/offices: 336 practices
Source: Company website
Brands: Affordable Dentures & Implants and DDS Dentures + Implant Solutions
Locations: The company has practices in 40 states.
Note: The company has recently expanded into Colorado and Washington state. - Western Dental
Number of affiliated/supported practices/offices: 322
Source: October 2, 2019, press release
Brands: Western Dental & Orthodontics and Brident Dental & Orthodontics
Locations: Western Dental has locations in five states.
Note: The company jumped one spot since the last publication, where it was No. 6. - Dental Care Alliance
Number of affiliated/supported practices/offices: More than 300
Source: Company website
Brands: Multiple, including Advanced Dental Care, College Park Dental, and Gentle Dental
Locations: Dental Care Alliance has practices in 20 states.
Note: The company has added 13 practices in 2019. - Great Expressions Dental Centers
Number of affiliated/supported practices/offices: 300
Source: Company website
Brands: Great Expressions
Locations: Great Expressions has offices in 10 states.
Note: The company added Don Trabulsy as its new chief operating officer in August 2019. - InterDent
Number of affiliated/supported practices/offices: Nearly 200
Source: Company website
Brands: Gentle Dental, Dedicated Dental, Capitol Dental, Smile Keepers, and Blue Oak
Locations: InterDent has offices in eight states.
Note: The company added a practice in Oregon in May 2019.
