Below are some of the latest updates from dental support organizations occurring this June.
This list is not exhaustive. Contact gmasson@beckershealthcare.com with any relevant news releases for next month.
1. Great Lakes Dental Partners enters Indiana market
Chicago-based Great Lakes Dental Partners landed its first partnership in Indiana with the addition of Valparaiso Family Dentistry.
2. 55 DSOs to know in 2021
Becker's compiled a list of 55 DSOs leaders should be aware of this year.
3. Heartland Dental's new diversity initiatives
Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental recently introduced multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives to strengthen the work environment for its employees.
4. North American Dental Group partners with procurement company
Pittsburgh-based North American Dental Group will join its sister company, Colosseum Dental Group, in partnering with procurement company Jaggaer to facilitate its procurement process.
5. Sage Dental, Pearl partner to bring AI-guided care to patients
Sage Dental Management will partner with dental AI and computer vision solutions company Pearl to provide advanced care to its patients, making it one of the first organizations to integrate Pearl's technology companywide.
6. USOSM expands into Kentucky with new dental practice partner
Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management recently entered a partnership with Southern Kentucky Oral Surgery Associates, its first partnered brand in Kentucky.
7. Aspen Dental opens 900th practice
Chicago-based Aspen Dental officially opened its 900th U.S. office, a Mount Pocono, Pa.-based practice.
8. Heartland Dental, American Dental Partners close strategic transaction
Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental closed its strategic transaction with American Dental Partners that allowa American Dental Partners' practices to utilize Heartland Dental for marketing, office operations, information technology, human resources and payer relations.
9. Aspen Dental launches doctor-guided, same-day clear aligners
Chicago-based Aspen Dental Management launched Motto, a clear aligner experience exclusively available at the DSO's locations.
10. North American Dental Group adds first chief growth officer
Pittsburgh-based North American Dental Group recently appointed Julie Penn as its first chief growth officer.
11. Guardian Dentistry Partners appoints 2 new leaders
Miami-based Guardian Dentistry Partners appointed two industry leaders as general counsel and chief people officer.
12. Rock Dental Brands names new CEO
Little Rock, Ark.-based Rock Dental Brands' COO, Kristi Crum, will begin her new position as the company's CEO July 1.
13. 140-office DSO raises $12M
Louisville, Ky.-based Mortenson Dental Partners has raised a $12 million equity offering from the sale of its common stock.
14. Eby Dental Care joins Smile Brands
Irvine, Calif.-based Smile Brands partnered with Okemos, Mich.-based Eby Dental Care.