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18 BECKER'S DENTAL + DSO REVIEW // VOL. 2022 NO. 2 DENTAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS 64 DSOs to know: 2022 By Gabrielle Masson, Ariana Portalatin and Riz Hatton T he dental industry — and there- fore the DSO landscape — has experienced groundbreaking de- velopment and transformation over the last two years. As DSOs continue to gain traction, Becker's has highlighted 63 groups that should be on leaders' radar this year. This list is arranged in alphabetical order and is not exhaustive. Organiza- tions included submitted nominations or have previously been highlighted by Becker's. Dental service organizations cannot pay for inclusion on this list. 42 North Dental (Waltham, Mass.). Founded in 1980 under the name Gentle Dental Partners, 42 North Dental formed as a DSO in 2007. The DSO had its first out-of-state expansion in 2012 and now supports more than 108 practices across Connecticut, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire and New York. The DSO has strategic partnerships with Invisalign, Women in DSO, the Second Step and the Association of Dental Support Organizations. 7 to 7 Dental & Orthodontics (San Antonio). Founded as a single practice in 2012, 7 to 7 Dental & Orthodontics is a locally owned and operated DSO with eight practices. The DSO was named "Best Dentists in San Antonio" by Exper- tise in both 2020 and 2021. Affinity Dental Management (Holyoke, Mass.). This dentist-run organization provides practice management and administrative support for practices in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York and Vermont. Founded in 1999 as a single practice, Affinity Dental Management now supports 40 offices under 13 brands. Affordable Care (Morrisville, N.C.). Founded in 1975, Affordable Care cur- rently supports 400 practices across 42 states. The DSO's main dental brands include Affordable Dentures & Implants and DDS Dentures + Implant Solutions. Each practice includes on-site laborato- ries to offer patients same-day care. The organization provides business exper- tise and support services, taking care of nonclinical duties so dentists can focus on patient care. Aspen Dental (Chicago). With more than 1,030 affiliated practices, Aspen Dental supports nearly 2,000 dentists across 45 states. The organization is led by Bob Fontana, founder and CEO. In the second half of 2021, Aspen Dental partnered with Switzerland-based Strau- mann Group to offer dental implants and prosthetic solutions to more than 1,000 U.S. locations. Aspen Dental also launched its own line of oral rinses to provide at its dental practices. At the end of 2021, Aspen Dental Manage- ment rebranded as the Aspen Group to reflect its expansion in the healthcare industry, including dental implants, urgent care and medical aesthetics. Beacon Dental Health (Boston). This DSO provides comprehensive sup- port services to New England dental practices offering general treatment, dental implants and cosmetic dental procedures. The company currently supports 14 locations. Bright Direction Dental (Chicago). This dentist-led organization affiliates with practices across 11 Midwestern states and has offices in Illinois, Indiana and Michigan. The network is founded upon four core values: dentist-centered, continuous improvement, clinical val- ues and honesty. Capitol Dental Care (Salem, Ore.). Capi- tol Dental Care is committed to pre- venting dental disease and improving the health of children and low-income patients. The organization partners with seven of Oregon's Coordinated Care Organizations to provide dental care to members of the Oregon Health Plan, the state's Medicaid program. Its network includes general dentists, specialists and hygienists. The organi- zation's values include fast service, fair treatment and being readily available. CollectiveCare Dental (Moorestown, N.J.). Operating in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, CCD practices offer a variety of specialties, including cos- metic dentistry, restorative dentistry, dental implants, orthodontics, general dentistry and oral surgery. All decisions are guided by the organization's core beliefs, which are providing person- alized patient experiences; offering a full range of treatment options; being a dental career destination; and having