What the largest DSO has been up to
By Ariana Portalatin
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
Heartland Dental’s rapid expansion and new care-coordination platform alter referral patterns, payer leverage, and competitive pressure for every practice and DSO in overlapping markets.
Key points
- Heartland Dental reached 2,000 supported offices on, the first U.S. DSO to hit the mark.
- Heartland closed its acquisition of Alpharetta-based Foundation Dental Partners, a 33-practice DSO.
- Heartland launched Conuity Care Coordination, a platform linking general dentists, specialists, and patients for referrals, scheduling, treatment, and follow-up.
- A federal judge dismissed a proposed class-action suit alleging Heartland’s AI use violated the Federal Wiretap Act.
Who should care
Read the original on Becker's Dental + DSO Review
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