Welcoming Our New Partners for Q3
Dual Growth Strategy Drives Q3 Network Expansion for
SALT Dental Partners
Leading DSO Adds Partnerships and Opens New Clinics
SALT Dental Partners, a leading dental support organization, announced strong third-quarter growth driven by both strategic partnerships with established practices and organic expansion through investment in de novo clinic openings. The growth, composed of nine practices and 10 doctors, strengthens the DSO’s presence across multiple regions and specialties, including orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, and oral surgery.
SALT’s Q3 performance underscores the organization’s commitment to a balanced growth strategy that combines the acquisition of high-performing partner practices with carefully planned new market entries through ground-up clinic development. It also represents SALT’s continued momentum in its mission to support exceptional dental professionals while expanding access to specialty care nationwide.
“Our third-quarter results demonstrate the strength of our dual-track approach to growth,” said CEO Dylan Bates,. “The caliber of practices and doctors joining SALT this quarter reflects our reputation as a partner of choice.”
New Partnership Highlights
These partnerships bring experienced teams and established patient bases that align with SALT’s commitment to clinical excellence and patient-centered care. Specifically, SALT welcomed four new partner practices to its network in Q3, adding four partner doctors and four associate doctors across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Idaho, and Washington.:
Howard Orthodontics (Pennsylvania)
- An established two-location orthodontic practice with recognized expertise in 3D orthodontic planning and education amplifies specialties in the SALT network.
Riverdale Park Pediatric Dentistry (Maryland)
- This high-growth pediatric practice joins SALT with four associate doctors, significantly expanding the organization’s pediatric capabilities in the Mid-Atlantic region
Lineberry Orthodontics (Idaho)
- This multi-location orthodontic practice enhances SALT’s growing presence in the Mountain West.
Ashmore Orthodontics (Washington)
- A respected two-location orthodontic practice, it strengthens SALT’s footprint in the Pacific Northwest.
De Novo Expansion Drives Market Penetration
SALT’s organic growth strategy produced five new locations in Q3, including practice expansions and de novo developments across Texas, California, Washington, Oklahoma, and Idaho:
- Alligator Dental – Gonzales (Texas): New pediatric dental location expanding the successful Alligator Dental brand
- Alligator Orthodontics (Texas): Launch of orthodontic service line within the Alligator Dental platform
- Pacific Grins – Chino (California): New orthodontic location establishing presence in Southern California
- Timberline Oral Surgery – South Hill (Washington): New oral surgery location broadening specialty service offerings
- OSO Orthodontics – Yukon (Oklahoma): Expansion of established orthodontic brand into Oklahoma market
- Peach Orthodontics – Hayden (Idaho): Ground-up de novo orthodontic practice launch
“Our de novo strategy enables us to bring high-quality dental care to communities that need it while creating career opportunities for talented dental professionals,” said Josh Yelsey, Chief Strategy Officer. “Each new location is thoughtfully planned to serve local populations and integrate seamlessly into our network.”