DSO Deal Roundup – May 2026
DSO Industry Mergers & Acquisitions Staying informed about developments in the DSO space is essential to your success in today’s evolving dental landscape. Gain a competitive edge with timely updates,…
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What Practice Owners Should Expect When Preparing for a Sale
Sponsored Content For many healthcare practice owners, the decision to sell is not simply a financial transaction. It is a transition point that can affect their team, patients, legacy, lifestyle,…
The Group Dentistry Now Show: The Voice of the DSO Industry – Episode 263
Ranked the #1 DSO Podcast! Welcome to The Group Dentistry Now Show: The Voice of the DSO Industry! Building a 27-Year Partnership: How Pearl Street Dental Partners Preserves Private Practice Culture…
The $130 Million Partnership That Failed
Written by: Heidi Arndt What Park Dental and American Dental Partners can still teach us — nearly 20 years later In December 2007, a Minnesota jury awarded $130 million to…
How Tech-Enabled Hybrid Teams Transform DSO Performance
Sponsored Content By J.W. Oliver Jr. Today, DSOs are operating in a high-pressure system characterized by staffing gaps and administrative complexity. At the center of it all are three realities:…
Clerri Integrates Patient Financing Through New Cherry Partnership
Practices can now present financing options and complete membership enrollment from the same screen—no switching tools and no added steps required. Clerri, the dental industry’s largest and most trusted membership…
The Cybersecurity Illusion: Why Dental Organizations Feel Safer Than They Are
For many Dental Service Organizations (DSOs), cybersecurity feels “handled.” There is either an internal or external IT resource managing devices, antivirus software installed across endpoints, a firewall in place, and…
Raising the Standard: How NDX Is Advancing Dental Education Through Globally Recognized Accredited Learning
Sponsored Content NDX Education is designed around the real‑world demands of modern dentistry, combining decades of collaboration with clinicians, specialists and dental organizations into a practical, workflow‑driven learning experience. This…
30 Years. 3 Companies. 1 Name: Straine Unifies Under a Single Brand
DSO Spotlight After three decades of building systems, supporting dental practices, and expanding services across North America, Straine has officially unified its three operating companies into one brand identity. Straine…
The Hidden Cost of Dependency in DSO Aligner Models
Sponsored Content The global DSO market is projected to reach $226 billion by 2026 (Precedence Research, 2026), reflecting a sector that is scaling faster than ever. But behind this growth…