The Smilist, a DSO based in Great Neck, N.Y., closed on a $285 million unitranche debt facility to continue its expansion.

Dallas-based MB2 Dental expanded its network by partnering with eight dentists across four practices, according to a recent LinkedIn post from the company.

New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Dental365 added a dental practice in Westfield, N.J.

Nashville, Tenn.-based Endodontic Practice Partners secured a $20 million upsizing of its existing senior debt facility.

Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental kicked off 2024 with several practice additions as the company prepares to add more than 150 offices this year.

Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental recently added a Louisiana dental office to its network. 

Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental opened two practices in Florida, bringing the DSO's total network to more than 120 locations across Florida and Georgia.

Additional lawsuits have been filed against Affordable Dentures & Implants after a man was accused of performing unlicensed dentistry, Kay NewsCow reported April 12.

Here are two DSOs that have launched this year: 

Here are seven DSOs that have expanded their footprints into new states in the last 30 days:

Here are 13 notable DSO updates that have taken place since March 12, including practice acquisitions and industry partnerships.

Eleven DSOs expanded their footprints in California, Florida and Texas, the three most populous states in the U.S., during the first quarter of 2024.

A newly built retail center in Peoria, Ariz., that includes a Heartland Dental location sold for $11.1 million, according to an April 11 report from AZBigMedia.

New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Dental365 has affiliated with the Ephrata, Pa.-based DSO Dynamic Growth Dental.

Modis Dental Partners, a DSO focused on practices that provide dental implants, added a Florida periodontics and implant dentistry practice.

Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental recently added a Pennsylvania practice to its network. 

REV One Dental, a new doctor-owned DSO, launched with its first set of acquisitions in April. 

Dallas-based MB2 Dental entered its 41st state by partnering with an endodontics-focused practice in Vermont.

Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental recently added a Florida practice to its network. 

DSOs and dental groups have been active in expanding and growing their specialty services so far this year.