Heartland Dental acquires Soto Dental Partners in El Paso
Heartland Dental expands into Texas with El Paso practice acquisition. Relevant for dentists evaluating DSO affiliation opportunities.
Heartland Dental, a DSO based in Effingham, Illinois, has added Soto Dental Partners in El Paso, Texas to its network. The practice is led by Abigail Soto, DDS, and Obed Soto, DDS.
Services and practice scope
Soto Dental Partners offers implants, extractions, fillings, root canals, and other general and restorative dental services. The affiliation expands Heartland Dental's geographic footprint into the Texas market and adds capacity in the El Paso region.
DSO expansion strategy
This acquisition is part of Heartland Dental's ongoing growth strategy of adding independent practices to its network. The Texas addition strengthens the DSO's presence across multiple states and allows it to consolidate support services for affiliated practices while maintaining local clinical leadership under the founding doctors.
Frequently asked questions
Where did Heartland Dental open its newest practice location?
Heartland Dental added Soto Dental Partners in El Paso, Texas to its network in April 2026. The practice is led by Abigail Soto, DDS, and Obed Soto, DDS.
What services does Soto Dental Partners offer?
Soto Dental Partners provides implants, extractions, fillings, root canals, and other general and restorative dental services to patients in El Paso.
What is Heartland Dental's growth strategy?
Heartland Dental, based in Effingham, Illinois, grows by affiliating independent dental practices with its DSO network, allowing it to expand into new markets while maintaining local clinical leadership.
