Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health opened four de novo offices in September.

Great Neck, N.Y.-based The Smilist recently acquired a group practice in New Jersey. 

Several DSOs acquired, opened or affiliated with dozens of dental offices across the U.S. during the third quarter of 2024. 

Chicago-based Aspen Dental has seen exponential growth recently, opening or starting construction on several new offices in August and September.

September is Dental Office Manager Appreciation Month, a perfect opportunity to highlight the vital role our dental office managers play in the success of our practices. These dedicated professionals juggle patient care, office leadership, and administrative duties with skill and precision. But as the world of dentistry evolves, so too must their skills. How are we, as a dental support organization (DSO), investing in their growth and development?

A new building under construction in Casper, Wyo., is set to house an Aspen Dental practice, according to a Sept. 25 report by Oil City News.

Here are eight recent achievements made by DSOs and dental groups, including practice milestones, expansions into new states and more, as reported by Becker's since Aug. 20:

Troy, Mich.-based Smile Partners USA recently added a Georgia dental practice to its network.  

Birmingham, Ala.-based HighFive Healthcare recently added six doctors to its network. 

Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners entered its 15th state through a partnership with a practice in Oklahoma.

Chicago-based Aspen Dental plans to open an office in Mansfield, Conn., The Chronicle reported Sept. 18. 

Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health held its 14th annual Smile Generation Serve Day, donating more than $16.5 million in dental services. 

Here are eight notable DSO moves that have taken place since June:

Miami-based Guardian Dentistry Partners has added a New Jersey dental practice to its network.

San Francisco-based Cliff Ridge Specialty Partners has acquired two practices in New York. 

Here are recent practice additions, partnerships, openings and affiliations made by Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental, Chicago-based Aspen Dental and Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health, as reported by Becker's since Aug. 2:

Dallas-based Beacon Oral Specialists recently hit 100 offices after partnering with two practices in California and Florida.

The rates of affiliation of dentists into group practices continues to accelerate. According to data from DSO DataCONNECT, three states are showing 40+ percentage affiliation rates, and an additional 12 states have rates in the 30+ range.

Chicago-based Aspen Dental opened a practice location in Culpeper, Va., according to a Sept. 10 report by Culpeper Times.

Jonesboro, Ark.-based GPS Dental has added eight practices in five states.