Here are eight recent headlines on Heartland Dental, the Aspen Group and Pacific Dental Services, the three largest DSOs in the U.S., that Becker's has reported on in the past month:

Here are seven notable moves from specialty-focused DSOs and dental groups that Becker's has reported on since Jan. 17:

Irvine, Calif.-based Pacific Dental Services and Atlanta-based Benevis have launched several initiatives in recent years to advance medical-dental integration in the healthcare industry. 

A woman from Muskego, Wis., has been charged with theft and money laundering after allegedly embezzling more than $50,000 from Heartland Dental, according to a Feb. 7 report by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Irvine, Calif.-based Pacific Dental Services is supporting several initiatives in honor of American Heart Month. 

Heartland Dental, MB2 Dental and Smile Doctors all have big plans for growth this year as some of the largest DSOs in the U.S.

DSOs and dental groups have been active with practice openings, additions and acquisitions to start 2024.

Chicago-based Aspen Dental recently launched a marketing campaign celebrating its clinician-focused investments.

Atlanta-based Benevis recently called on primary care providers to work with dentists on establishing dental care for children. 

Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance kicked off 2024 with several practice additions and new leadership. 

Dallas-based Smile Doctors partnered with 28 affiliates in 2023, adding 72 new practice locations to its network.

Irving, Texas-based Specialized Dental Partners added Yonchak & Agarwala Endodontics to its network.

Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance partnered with a Connecticut dental practice.

Here are six seven DSOs and dental organizations that are making additions and acquisitions, opening practices, and receiving investments in the West that Becker's has reported on since Jan. 5:

Nashville, Tenn.-based Southern Orthodontic Partners added its first practice in the Chicago area.

Last year was a strong growth and expansion period for many of the largest DSOs in the U.S., including Heartland Dental and Pacific Dental Services.

Salt Lake City-based SPP Dental Partners recently expanded its network into Nevada.

Denver-based Lone Peak Dental Group recently received an investment from BlackRock and Houston-based Memorial Hermann Health System, PE Hub reported Jan. 31.

Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental is planning to open at least 90 de novo practices and affiliate with 60 to 80 additional practices in 2024.

New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Dental365 added Dynamic Growth, a group with six dental practices throughout Pennsylvania.