Southlake, Texas-based Phase 1 Equity was launched in September 2022 through a collaboration between investment firm DuneGlass Capital and two Colorado-based practices. 

Richmond Hill, Ga.-based SGA Dental Partners acquired Lane Perio, which has two clinic locations in Alabama. 

Thurston Group, a private equity investment firm, has launched Modis Dental Partners. 

Chicago-based private equity firm Thurston Group launched Gen4 Dental Partners in August 2021. 

Southlake, Texas-based Allied OMS has tripled its growth by adding 30 practices to its network since its launch in 2020. 

The DSO field has seen an increase in growth over the last few years, with new organizations joining the competition. 

Max Surgical Specialty Management, a surgeon-led oral and maxillofacial surgical partnership platform, launched Sept. 20. 

From industry partnerships to new affiliations, here is what three specialty DSOs and MSOs have been up to since August:

Here are three dental groups adding practices in Massachusetts that Becker's has reported on since July 14:

Here are the practices that Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management has partnered with and added to its network in 2023, as reported by Becker's:

DSOs are increasing the number of educational opportunities available to affiliated doctors as a way to uplift their network and support recruitment efforts. 

Here are four dental organizations that have expanded their presence in New Jersey since July 14 that Becker's has reported on:

Here are two updates on how Irvine, Calif.-based Pacific Dental Services has donated care that Becker's has reported on since Aug. 10:

Waltham, Mass.-based 42 North Dental has grown in recent years to include more than 100 offices across the U.S.

Here are five dental organizations that have expanded their presence in Nevada that Becker's has reported on since June 28:

Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management recently added three partner practices in Texas and Ohio. 

Here are eight dental organizations that have hit practice milestones that Becker's has reported on in 2023:

A new organization was recently launched to support people of color in the DSO field. 

New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Dental365 and Dallas-based MB2 Dental recently added their first practices in two new states. 

Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental added practices in Florida and Georgia, according to recent LinkedIn posts from the company.