Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental is the largest DSO in the U.S., supporting more than 1,650 offices in the U.S.

Denver-based Espire Dental will add Pearl's artificial intelligence technology to its network.

Sonrava Health has made several moves this year to expand its company and practice network, now supporting 588 offices in 21 states. 

InTandem Capital Partners established beBright, a doctor-owned and led pediatric dentistry and orthodontic services organization.

To make the right selection for your practice, it is necessary to understand the differences between the two technologies and how practice size, number of sites, ease of mobility, budget, size, ergonomic comfort, and technology needs should be considered. 

Sonrava Health, a multispecialty health and wellness company, recently acquired 24 dental practices in three states. 

Just over two years ago, Dr. Mitch Ellingson and Lamonte Jensen embarked on a mission to disrupt the traditional landscape of the Dental Service Organization (DSO) industry. With a vision to challenge the status quo and bring about positive change, they founded Gen4.

Canton, Mass.-based Advanced Dental Brands received a growth investment from an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital, a private equity and alternative investment firm.

Here are four dental groups expanding their networks in Nevada that Becker's has reported on since March 27:

Tempe, Ariz.-based Gen4 Dental Partners added Las Vegas-based Wagner Dental to its network.

Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental supports more than 1,650 offices in its network. 

Here are three dental organizations expanding in Michigan that Becker's has reported on since April 25. 

Seattle-based University of Washington School of Dentistry has partnered with Aspen Dental dentists to offer its students a chance to gain clinical experience in a DSO setting. 

Here are two DSOs that have recently been involved in private equity and investment deals that Becker's has reported on since June 1: 

Southlake, Texas-based Phase1 Equity added its first Texas practice.

Morrisville, N.C.-based Affordable Care recently opened offices in North Carolina, South Carolina and Texas.

From practice acquisitions to private equity investments, here are 22 notable DSO moves that have taken place so far this year:

Here are 10 of the largest DSOs and dental groups in the U.S. by number of affiliated or supported practices.

Birmingham, Ala.-based HighFive Healthcare secured a $100 million growth investment led by venture capital and growth equity investment firm Norwest.

Lakeside Dental Management recently opened an ASC in Jacksonville, Fla.