Here are nine notable DSO moves that have taken place so far in 2024:
1. Thirteen DSOs received investments totaling more than $3.5 billion, including Gen4 Dental Partners and Guardian Dentistry Partners.
2. More than 13 DSOs also expanded their networks into new states, including MB2 Dental, Heartland Dental and Dental Care Alliance.
3. Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health, formerly Pacific Dental Services, reached the 1,000-practice milestone by opening a practice in Charleston, S.C.
4. Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance launched a fellowship program to support veterans transitioning into civilian jobs.
5. Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental completed the implementation of VideaHealth's dental AI platform into all of its supported practices. The achievement marks the largest dental AI rollout in history, which was completed in less than 10 weeks.
6. Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental launched its pediatric dental brand and acquired its first pediatric office.
7. Dallas-based MB2 Dental added its 700th practice.
8. Atlanta-based Benevis partnered with the U.S. Department of Defense to offer dental career opportunities to veterans.
9. Two DSOs launched this year: REV One Dental and Archway Dental Partners.