This list features entrepreneurial DSOs with fewer than 20 practices, many of which are looking to grow.
Becker's compiled this list based on editorial research and nominations. DSOs do not pay and cannot pay for inclusion on this list. This list is not exhaustive. Contact Riz Hatton at rhatton@beckershealthcare.com to be included in the next roundup.
Five entrepreneurial DSOs to know, in alphabetical order:
Beacon Dental Health (Boston). Beacon Dental Health believes practices flourish best when dentists are able to to completely focus on patient care while being supported by great management. The DSO provides that support to all of its 14 practices throughout New England.
Digital Denture + Implants (Los Angeles). The goal of Digital Denture + Implants is to give dentists the support they need to deliver quality tooth replacement services to patients using digital technology. The organization uses 3D-printed dentures and a digitally guided approach for dental implant placement.
Dental Associates (Milwaukee). Dental Associates is a dentist-owned DSO that focuses on providing quality and affordable oral healthcare. Its 14 locations support specialties such as pediatric dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, oral surgery and more.
Foundation Dental Partners (Alpharetta, Ga.). Foundation Dental Partners prides itself on flexibility, integrity and optimism. The organization was created with entrepreneurial dentists in mind to offer them a dentist-friendly partnership option.
Higginbotham Dental Group (Jonesboro, Ark.). Higginbotham Dental Group offers services such as general, orthodontic and cosmetic dentistry. The DSO has offices in 10 locations throughout Arkansas, Tennessee and Missouri.