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The 9 states with the most DSO activity in July

SourceBecker's Dental + DSO ReviewTier 1Hard News

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

DSO expansion in nine states signals heightened competitive pressure for independent practices and rapid consolidation opportunities for practice owners and DSOs looking to enter or exit markets.

Key points

  • A Canadian DSO entered the U.S. market for the first time in July, intensifying cross-border competition.
  • Georgia, along with eight other states, recorded at least two DSO transactions (acquisitions, de novos, affiliations) in July alone.
  • Practice owners in high-activity states may face increased valuation multiples and recruitment challenges as DSOs scale.
  • DSOs gain multi-site compliance efficiencies, while independent practices risk payer-mix and referral leakage to affiliated groups.

Who should care

OwnerDSO

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