Here are seven updates on Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health, formerly known as Pacific Dental Services, that Becker's has reported on so far through the first half of 2024:
1. PDS Health reached the 1,000-practice milestone by opening a practice in Charleston, N.C.
2. Stephen Thorne, founder and CEO of PDS Health, earned the 2024 presidential award from the Association of Dental Support Organizations.
3. The company was named as one of The Civic 50 honorees, which recognizes companies for corporate citizenship, social impact and community engagement.
4. Pacific Dental Services transformed into PDS Health, a comprehensive healthcare support organization.
5. PDS added three specialty dental groups to its network.
6. The company joined the American Dental Assistants Association in celebrating Dental Assistants Recognition Week.
7. PDS showed its support for several initiatives in honor of American Heart Month.