Smile Brands Acquires Midwest Dental

Heartland Dental Acquires Smile Design Dentistry

September 5, 2025

Healthcare Services

Heartland Dental has closed its key transaction to acquire Smile Design Dentistry, a Florida-based dental support organization (DSO) operating 60 practices. The deal expands Heartland Dental’s supported-office network in Florida and brings Smile Design practices into Heartland’s doctor-led support model and resources.

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.

Henry Schein Acquires Midway Dental Supply

August 29, 2022

Dental

Henry Schein, Inc. acquired 100% of Midway Dental Supply, a full-service dental distributor headquartered in Livonia, Michigan. Midway reported approximately $110 million in 2021 sales and about 200 employees; the acquisition strengthens Henry Schein's presence in the Midwestern U.S. and brings new customers, executive talent, and sales and service personnel into its U.S. Dental business.

Western Dental to Acquire Mid-Atlantic Dental Partners (MADP)

May 5, 2022

Healthcare Services

Western Dental, a national dental support organization (DSO), has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Mid-Atlantic Dental Partners (MADP). The deal would add 215 offices across 17 states, expanding Western Dental into a coast-to-coast, border-to-border DSO footprint.

Smile Brands Acquires Gateway Dental

March 21, 2019

Dental

Smile Brands Inc., a Gryphon Investors–backed dental support organization based in Irvine, California, has partnered with Gateway Dental in Seattle to provide full-service administrative support while the practice continues to operate under its existing brand. Gateway Dental, founded in 1992 and led by Dr. G. Glenn Buchanan and Dr. John Kim, will keep its existing staff of 14 and retain clinical operations while Smile Brands supplies purchasing, payroll, IT, billing, facilities and marketing support.

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.