Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental awarded $18,000 in scholarships to students in dental hygiene programs. 

Sacramento, Calif.-based Straine Dental Management acquired six dental practices throughout three states. 

Frisco, Texas-based Bond Orthodontic Partners launched its platform in 2022 to provide its network practices with support resources. 

Frisco, Texas-based Bond Orthodontic Partners recently added a California practice to its network. 

Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental is opening two new locations in Jacksonville, Fla., according to a June 15 report by Jacksonville Daily Report. 

Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental recently opened an office in The Villages, Fla. 

Heartland Dental, Aspen Dental and Pacific Dental Services are the top three largest DSOs in the U.S.

Here are five speciality dental management organizations adding practices that Becker's has reported on since May 12:

Irving, Texas-based US Endo Partners, a subsidiary of Specialized Dental, recently added a Texas practice to its network. 

Tempe, Ariz.-based Gen4 Dental Partners added Peak Family Dental Care to its network, according to a recent LinkedIn post from the DSO. 

Here are two DSOs that recently added their 100th location:

Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management added partner practices in California, Texas and Washington.

Irvine, Calif.-based Pacific Dental Services added four de novo practices to its network in May.

Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental opened its 100th practice after acquiring a Florida office. 

United Dental Corp., a dental partnership organization, recently completed its third wave of acquisitions.

Orange, Calif.-based Western Dental relocated its Costa Mesa location into an expanded office.

New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Premier Care Dental Management recently expanded into its 11th county in New Jersey.

Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental has made headlines in recent months for new affiliations, practice openings and company initiatives.

Continuing education and clinical training opportunities are continuing to benefit DSOs as employees view them as an attractive perk.

From hitting a milestone number of practices to expanding into new states, here are 11 practice accomplishments DSOs have reached in 2023 that Becker's has reported: