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.
Affinity Dental Management (Holyoke, Mass.). Affinity Dental Management has 14 partner practices in its network. Its mission is to promote growth and learning opportunities throughout all its practices.
Bedi Dental Group (Sterling, Mass.). Bedi Dental Group has 10 locations in Massachusetts and Vermont. The DSO strives to create a nonhierarchical space that is challenging and nurturing.
Espire Dental (Denver). Espire is a physician-led integrated dental organization with 20 practices. The organization has locations across Colorado, California, Oklahoma and Wyoming.
Nüva Smile (Hamilton Township, N.J.). Nüva Smile has 14 locations throughout New Jersey. A few of the DSO's core values include integrity, mentoring and teamwork.
Oral Surgery Partners (Chesterfield, Mo.). Oral Surgery Partners is an oral surgery management company that supports 13 practices in eight states. The organization is led by CEO John Cline.