Here are six executives who are leading key players in the DSO field and supporting notable initiatives in the dental industry: 

San Antonio-based 7to7 Dental received a strategic investment from GTCR and Avryo Health Services.

Dallas-based MB2 Dental partnered with a dental practice in West Virginia, marking the 40th state it supports locations in.

Several DSO executives have spoken with Becker's in recent months to describe their growth strategies and trends in the industry. 

Several DSOs and dental groups have recently landed investments to support growth initiatives. 

Leading Edge Oral Surgery, an oral surgery group under Dental365's network, recently acquired Eastern Long Island Oral Surgery in Center Moriches, N.Y.

Here are four moves made by DSOs and other dental groups in Florida that Becker's has reported on since Feb. 9:

Healthcare services investing by private equity sponsors trended downward quarter over quarter in 2023, according to PitchBook's "Healthcare Services Report."

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Hackensack, N.J.-based Max Surgical Specialty Management added practices in New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont.

Smile Doctors has completed 59 add-on acquisitions since 2020, according to PitchBook's "Healthcare Services Report" for the fourth quarter of 2023.

Chicago-based Aspen Dental Management suffered a ransomware attack that may have resulted in patient information being accessed.

A new class-action lawsuit alleges that Chicago-based Aspen Dental shared private data with third parties, according to court documents.

Whether or not to affiliate their practice with a DSO is one of the biggest decisions a dentist can make in their career, especially as industry pressures like rising costs and staff shortages mount. 

Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners secured an expansion and upsizing of its existing debt facility.

While some DSOs are confident in their ability to continue expanding their footprint during a time of high costs across the board, others are shifting strategies and focusing on other areas of growth to wait out the storm. 

Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental was recently included in Newsweek's Great Workplaces for Women list for 2024.

Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management is celebrating receiving an overall net promoter score of 86 for 2023. 

Here are four updates on the recent growth of Salt Lake City-based SPP Dental Partners that Becker's has reported on since Feb. 2: