Waltham, Mass.-based 42 North Dental recently partnered with the Massachusetts Dental Society to develop a leadership program for its supported dental professionals.

Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental recently launched a three-year partnership with Florida Atlantic University Athletics.

The Association of Dental Support Organizations has launched a campaign to provide dental school students and recent graduates with opportunities to partner with a DSO. 

DSO HighFive Healthcare is receiving financing from Comvest Credit Partners.

Atlanta-based DSO Benevis is extending practice hours across its 120-office network to expand patient care.

Dallas-based MB2 Dental added its first practice in Wisconsin by partnering with Eastridge Dental.

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Heartland Dental and The Aspen Group, two of the largest DSOs in the U.S., recently added educational programs to support partners and staff. 

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

New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Dental365 acquired a six-location group practice in Pennsylvania, its first additions in the state.

Lehi, Utah-based Shasta Dental Services recently added two orthodontic practices to its network. 

Dallas-based MB2 Dental Partners added Simon Dentistry in Bowling Green, Ky., to its network. 

Cincinnati-based Condental Group recently acquired Signature Dental Experience, PE Hub reported Sept. 8. 

Several DSOs were featured on the Inc. 5000 2023 list of the fastest-growing private companies.

A case study conducted by Heartland Dental and Bola AI found that practices that implemented Bola AI's technology saved staff's time while creating a positive return on investment. 

Here are three updates on Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental that Becker's has reported on since July 27:

Irvine, Calif.-based Pacific Dental Services provided more than $10.6 million in dental services to more than 3,500 patients during its annual Smile Generation Serve Day. 

Morrisville, N.C.-based Affordable Care opened an Affordable Dentures & Implants location in Hammond, La.

New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Dental365 acquired two practices, one in Massachusetts and one in New Jersey. 

Increased costs, staff recruitment and skepticism from dentists are some of the challenges facing DSOs in 2023.