Halle Capital Management Invests in Planet Smile Partners

Thomas H. Lee Partners and Linden Capital Partners Invest in Smile Doctors

January 5, 2022

Healthcare Services

Smile Doctors, the largest U.S. orthodontics-focused dental support organization with more than 295 locations, announced a strategic investment from Thomas H. Lee Partners. THL is investing alongside existing sponsor Linden Capital Partners in an equal partnership while affiliated orthodontists retain a significant ownership stake to support continued growth and expanded service offerings.

Specialty Smile Partners Partners with Four New York Practices (Backed by Blue Sea Capital)

October 17, 2023

Dental

Specialty Smile Partners, a doctor-led management services organization backed by Blue Sea Capital, announced strategic partnerships with four New York specialty dental practices: Albany Braces, Where Smiles Grow, Battiste Orthodontics, and Schenectady Pediatric Dentistry. The affiliations expand Specialty Smile Partners' footprint into New York and bring the practices access to centralized business services and operational support from the MSO and its PE backer.

Court Square Capital Partners Makes Strategic Growth Investment in West Coast Dental

July 11, 2022

Healthcare Services

Court Square Capital Partners has made a major strategic capital investment in West Coast Dental to support the company's expansion and consolidation across California. West Coast Dental—operator of 40 multi-specialty dental and orthodontic offices—will continue to be led by CEO Dr. Payam Sohrab while founders remain investors alongside Court Square to accelerate growth and increase access to dental and orthodontic care.

Smile Brands Makes Strategic Investment in DecisionOne Dental Partners

January 7, 2019

Dental

Smile Brands Inc. made a strategic growth investment in DecisionOne Dental Partners to fund the DSO's continued growth and acquisitions across Chicagoland and neighboring states. DecisionOne's management team will remain in place while gaining access to Smile Brands' expansion capital and business support services.

Sun Capital Affiliate Acquires Simply Beautiful Smiles

February 5, 2019

Healthcare Services

An affiliate of Sun Capital Partners has completed the acquisition of Delaware Valley Management Holdings, Inc., which operates as Simply Beautiful Smiles, a regional dental service organization headquartered in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. The seller was The Beekman Group; terms were not disclosed. Sun Capital said it will support growth by driving patient acquisition, integrating new practices, and building the company's infrastructure to scale the platform.

Clairvest Acquires 50% Stake in The Childsmiles Group

March 2, 2020

Healthcare Services

Clairvest Group Inc., through its Clairvest Equity Partners V co-investment pool, acquired a 50% interest in The Childsmiles Group LLC to partner with founders Drs. Michael and Brooke Skolnick and support the company's next phase of growth. Childsmiles operates a multi-specialty pediatric dental platform with five practices across New Jersey and more than 250 staff; the investment will fund continued expansion.