Heartland Dental opens 5 new practices in March expansion
Heartland Dental's continued de novo expansion shows DSO investment in greenfield dental practice development across U.S. regions.
Heartland Dental, the largest U.S. dental support organization, expanded its network by seven practices in March 2026, including five de novo locations. The new de novo practices are Dental Care at Union Ridge in Washington, Dental Care on Central in South Carolina, OCR Valley Dental Care in Alabama, Binks Forest Dental Care in Florida, and Rush Creek Dental Care in Minnesota. The company also affiliated with two additional practices during the same period.
De novo expansion strategy
De novo practices represent owned-and-operated locations built by Heartland Dental rather than acquired from existing dental practices. This expansion adds to Heartland Dental's existing network, which now supports more than 1,900 practices across the United States. The five new de novo locations span geographically diverse regions, from Florida to Minnesota and Washington, indicating a broad expansion strategy.
Scale of Heartland Dental's network
With the addition of these seven practices in March alone, Heartland Dental continues to grow its position as the dominant DSO in the U.S. market. The company's ability to simultaneously develop de novo locations and acquire established practices demonstrates operational capacity across multiple growth channels.
Frequently asked questions
How many new practices did Heartland Dental open in March 2026?
Heartland Dental expanded its network by seven practices in March 2026, including five de novo locations and two affiliated practices.
What are de novo dental practices in DSO context?
De novo practices are new dental offices built and operated directly by a DSO, rather than acquired from existing independent practitioners. Heartland Dental's five new de novo locations in March were greenfield developments across five states.
Where did Heartland Dental open its new de novo practices?
The five de novo locations opened in March 2026 were in Washington, South Carolina, Alabama, Florida, and Minnesota, representing geographically dispersed expansion.
How many practices does Heartland Dental support nationwide?
Heartland Dental supports more than 1,900 practices across the United States, making it the largest DSO in the country.
