DSO Deal Roundup: April 2026 M&A Activity Across Dental Groups
April 2026 brought another active month of dental group M&A, with several DSOs expanding their practice networks through acquisitions and new partnerships. TUSK Practice Sales advised transactions including Oak Tree Pediatric Dentistry’s sale to Chord Specialty Dental Partners and Comella Orthodontics’ partnership with Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners. Bridge Dental Group added two California practices, while Smile Partners USA crossed 125 supported offices. Apex Dental Partners added six practices across Colorado and Texas, and Sage Dental opened new locations in Florida. beBright welcomed six Louisiana pediatric dental locations, and Seva Dental Team added All About Smiles in Ohio. The roundup illustrates continued consolidation across pediatric, orthodontic, and general dentistry verticals.
Tracking monthly DSO deal flow reveals which groups are actively expanding their footprints and in which geographies — critical context for operators evaluating competitive pressure, PE-backed groups assessing market saturation, and dental professionals weighing partnership options.
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