Chicago-based Aspen Dental plans to open an office in Woodbridge, Va., Prince William Living reported Nov. 19.

Here are two DSOs that expanded their networks into Massachusetts this year:

Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental recently acquired Blue Spring Dental Care in Orange City, Fla. 

Here are 16 updates to know on Heartland Dental, Aspen Dental and PDS Health, the three largest dental organizations in the U.S., as reported by Becker's over the past three months.

Here are eight DSOs and dental groups that have added practices in the Northeast, as reported by Becker's since Oct. 16:

In an interactive session at Becker's Fall Future of Dentistry Roundtable, two leaders — Dan Parsons, Co-Founder and Chief Experience Officer at Thoughtful AI, and Cara Perry, Vice President of Revenue Cycle Management at Signature Dental Partners — discussed the impact of AI in the DSO space, focusing on how technology can streamline administrative tasks and improve efficiencies.

Specialized Dental Partners has expanded its network this year to support more than 200 offices in more than 35 states. 

A San Diego-based investor purchased a shopping center in Dacula, Ga., that includes a Heartland Dental location for $25 million, according to a Nov. 15 report by Shopping Center Business.

Here are five updates to know on five specialty DSOs that Becker's has reported on since Oct. 24:

A retail property in Orlando, Fla., that includes a PDS Health practice was recently sold for $3.4 million, rebusinessonline.com reported Nov. 14. 

In the evolving landscape of dental care, payment structures are central to making treatments affordable and accessible for patients while supporting the financial health of  practices, patients, and providers; balancing insurance acceptance, fee-for-service  models, and flexible patient financing is essential to creating a pathway for consistent and  quality care.

Little Smiles of Port Washington (N.Y.) has reopened in a new office and has expanded its services to include orthodontics. 

Hackensack, N.J.-based Max Surgical Specialty Management has reached 25 practice locations and expanded its surgeon network by nearly 60% in 2024.

New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Dental365 provided dental care to more than 100 veterans during its Free Day of Dentistry Nov. 10. 

Here are 17 DSOs that have expanded their networks into new states so far in 2024:

Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management has added a Massachusetts practice to its network. 

Patterson Dental and PDS Health reached an agreement in principle to extend their existing partnership through 2027, according to a Nov. 13 news release from Patterson. 

Dallas-based MB2 Dental announced a recapitalization event with a new investor, according to a Nov. 13 news release from the company. 

Chicago-based Aspen Dental reached the 20-year milestone of its Practice Ownership Program, according to a Nov. 12 news release from the DSO.

Atlanta-based T Management, a DSO with locations in the Southeast, received an investment from Georgia Oak Partners.