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Technology that’s powering growth and higher valuations for dental groups

Contending with staff shortages, increasing costs, and competition, practice owners are using technology as a differentiator for growth and valuation, writes Beth Gaddis.

June 17, 2025

Dental operatory with equipment, including TV monitor, microscope, instruments, and overhead lamp.

DSO OMS360 enters Fla.

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental service organization (DSO) OMS360 has expanded into Central Florida.

June 16, 2025

White dental chair and various dental instruments.

The dental technology PE investors want to see

Private equity investment in dentistry has changed, with rapid M&A expansions being replaced with investors seeking same-store growth, operational efficiency, and staff retention amid rising interest rates and inflation, writes Beth Gaddis.

June 12, 2025

Dental Tech Modern Office

DSO The Smilist adds 16-location practice

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental service organization (DSO) The Smilist has partnered with BrookBeam Dental, a 16-location dental group in New York’s Hudson Valley.

May 29, 2025

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DSO The Smilist names new CEO

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental service organization (DSO) The Smilist has appointed Axel Lapica as its CEO.

May 22, 2025

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Podcast: DSOs and the dental compact, AI, staffing shortages, and more

Andrew Smith, CEO of the Association of Dental Support Organizations (ADSO), joins "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast" to discuss hot topics in dentistry from the DSO perspective.

May 20, 2025

DSO Positive Impact Dental taps COO, CFO

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Positive Impact Dental, a dentist-founded dental service organization (DSO), has named Christopher Blann as its chief operating officer (COO) and Ed Dallwein as chief financial officer (CFO).

May 14, 2025

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DSO Straine adds new practice

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental service organization (DSO) Straine Dental Management has expanded in California by acquiring Regents Dental Group.

May 12, 2025

A blurred dental operatory with instruments and a monitor are shown.

DSO Smile Doctors expands network in Q1

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental service organization (DSO) Smile Doctors added six new affiliate practices and one new location in the first quarter of 2025.

May 1, 2025

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DSO Max Surgical Specialty secures $77M in financing

Dental service organization (DSO) Max Surgical Specialty Management has secured a $77 million senior credit facility.

April 30, 2025

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DSO Straine moves into 16th state

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental service organization (DSO) Straine Dental Management has expanded into Maryland, marking its entry into its 16th state.

April 24, 2025

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DSO Dental365 adds practices in PA

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental service organization (DSO) Dental365 has acquired Rittenhouse Dentists, founded by Dr. Shimma Abdulla.

April 21, 2025

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