Here are four things to know about Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental:
1. Heartland Dental is the largest DSO in the U.S. and has more than 20,000 employees, supporting more than 2,400 dentists across 38 states.
2. The DSO has continued to make additions in 2022, affiliating with nearly 40 more practices this year.
3. The company is led by founder Rick Workman, DMD, and CEO Patrick Bauer.
4. Heartland is expanding by completing its first strategic partnership outside of the U.S. The DSO is supporting the merger of three dental companies in Canada to create the country's largest DSO.