Smash Labs, LLC Acquires miBrite Teeth Whitening Brand

PlayMonster Acquires BriteBrush from WowWee

March 18, 2021

Consumer Products

PlayMonster LLC, a Beloit, Wisconsin-based toy and game company backed by Audax Private Equity, has acquired BriteBrush, the award-winning interactive kids' toothbrush brand developed by WowWee. PlayMonster will expand the BriteBrush line, leveraging its marketing and distribution channels to grow the brand globally and continue innovation in kid-focused oral care. The deal adds smart brushing sensor technology to PlayMonster’s consumer portfolio and aligns with Audax’s focus on consumer products and health.

Smile Brands Acquires Midwest Dental

December 2, 2020

Healthcare Services

Smile Brands Inc., a portfolio company of Gryphon Investors, completed the acquisition of Midwest Dental, a Dental Support Organization with over 230 offices headquartered in Mondovi, Wisconsin. The combination creates one of the largest DSOs in the U.S., representing approximately 650 offices and over 8,000 employees across 30 states; terms were not disclosed.

Deca Dental (Blue Sea Capital) Acquires Bright Smiles of Coral Springs

September 11, 2019

Dental

Deca Dental Holdings, a dental services organization backed by Blue Sea Capital, has acquired Bright Smiles of Coral Springs, marking Deca Dental’s first acquisition outside Texas and expansion into the Florida market. Bright Smiles will continue operating under its existing brand while gaining access to Deca Dental’s resources to support patient services and growth as part of the platform’s add-on acquisition strategy.

Dentsply Sirona Acquires Byte

December 31, 2020

Medical Devices

Dentsply Sirona acquired Byte in an all-cash transaction valued at $1.04 billion. The deal adds Byte's direct-to-consumer, doctor-directed clear aligner platform and nationwide network of licensed dentists to Dentsply Sirona's SureSmile clear aligner business, increasing scale and R&D/supply-chain capabilities; Byte's CEO Neeraj Gunsagar and the existing management team will remain in place.

ProSmile (TriSpan-backed) Acquires Destiny Dental Practices

August 30, 2024

Dental

ProSmile, a TriSpan-backed multi-specialty dental services organization, completed the acquisition of Destiny Dental practices across Michigan, Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin, adding 20 offices and establishing ProSmile's presence in the Midwest. The deal was supported by lender BankUnited and continues ProSmile's roll-up strategy as a TriSpan portfolio company expanding via add-on acquisitions.

O2 Investment Partners' Frontier Dental Lab Group Rebrands as Denbright Dental Labs (Consolidation of Seven Labs)

July 1, 2024

Dental

Frontier Dental Lab Group, a portfolio company of O2 Investment Partners, has rebranded as Denbright Dental Labs and consolidated seven dental laboratories (Frontier, NuArt, Burbank, Jason J. Kim Dental Aesthetics, D&S, Friendship, and Absolute Dental Services) into a single multi-site platform. The combined business—headquartered in El Dorado Hills, California—employs roughly 700 people across North America and will focus on digital workflow adoption, clinical education, and expanded prosthetics capabilities.