Smile Doctors Acquires Grinz Orthodontics

Smile Partners USA Acquires Atlanta Endodontics

March 25, 2026

Healthcare Services

Smile Partners USA announced it is acquiring Atlanta Endodontics to expand its presence in Georgia. Atlanta Endodontics provides full-scope endodontic services from a single location in Atlanta and has three doctors on staff.

Healthcare Holding Schweiz AG Acquires Equity Stake in Alpin Orthodontics AG

March 1, 2026

Healthcare Services

Healthcare Holding Schweiz AG has completed its acquisition of an equity stake in Alpin Orthodontics AG, a Lucerne-based provider of orthodontic products and consumables. Founder Florindo Palladino will reinvest in Healthcare Holding Schweiz AG and, with his son Silvio Palladino, continue to lead Alpin.

Smile Doctors Acquires myOrthos

March 20, 2025

Healthcare Services

Smile Doctors has acquired myOrthos, an orthodontic support organization with over 70 affiliated locations across 13 states, expanding Smile Doctors' network to more than 550 affiliated locations in 36 states and entering four new states. The acquisition is an add-on to Smile Doctors’ platform to increase provider density in key markets while ensuring continuity of care for myOrthos’ affiliated practices and patients.

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.

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.

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.