Straine enters 17th state with acquisition of Idaho practice
By Cameron Cortigiano
Originally at beckersdental.com
Summary & scoring by The Bell Brief (Dr. Jennifer Bell) using the Drill-Down Protocol (Drill-Down Score) — not the original publisher.
Why it matters for dental
Straine’s acquisition of Bird Dental Studio marks its first Idaho location, extending its multi-state footprint to 17 states and signaling continued DSO consolidation pressure on independent practices in the Mountain West.
Key points
- Straine, a dentist-owned DSO based in Sacramento, now operates in 17 states after adding its first Idaho Falls practice.
- The acquired practice offers implant dentistry, All-on-X restorations, IV sedation, cosmetic dentistry, and general services.
- Founder Jayson Bird, DDS, will continue leading the clinic post-acquisition.
- Owners and DSO strategists should monitor regional consolidation trends that may affect competition, recruitment, and referral patterns.
Who should care
Read the original on Becker's Dental + DSO Review
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