Recent Dental Acquisitions
Acquisition Volume in Dental by Year
Last 5 years
Dental transactions on this page span practice-level transitions, DSO roll-ups and strategic technology or supply acquisitions. Recent activity highlights both single-practice transfers and platform deals that expand regional footprints and clinical capabilities.
Buyer types include Dental Clinical Organizations and DSOs, strategic manufacturers and technology platforms, and private capital investors. Standout themes are expansion into Ohio by DCOs, acquisitions to strengthen digital/lab workflows, and private-equity-backed investments supporting scale and add-on activity.
What Stands Out
- Ohio has been a focus for roll-ups and expansions: Dental365 entered Ohio by acquiring six practices and opening a de novo endodontic practice, while Premier Care Dental Management expanded its Ohio footprint to 10 general dentistry offices and one endodontic specialty practice.
- Dental support organizations and platform buyers are active: add-on transactions include MB2 Dental (a portfolio company of Charlesbank Capital Partners and Warburg Pincus) and platform expansions like the unnamed strategic buyer launching a California platform with SF Dental Group.
- Technology, lab and supply consolidation is visible: Dandy acquired dental practice management software company Neem to integrate software and manufacturing capabilities, and Pac‑Dent acquired Taiwan-based Ackuretta Technologies to expand digital dentistry hardware and materials integration.
- Private capital and strategic investments are supporting growth: GTCR announced a structured minority investment (up to $200M) in Solmetex, and PE-backed platforms such as Heartland Dental (KKR) continue to add large regional groups (e.g., Smile Design Dentistry, ~60 practices in Florida).
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February 24, 2026
- Target
- Endodontic Specialties of NEPA
- Seller
- Endodontic Specialties of NEPA
- Industry
- Dental
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Next Point LLC served as exclusive advisor to Endodontic Specialties of NEPA in connection with a completed practice transition; terms were not disclosed. Next Point guided the practice through evaluation of strategic alternatives, negotiation and closing, structuring the transaction to support continued clinical focus and the owner's long-term objectives.
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February 1, 2026
- Buyer
- SALT Dental Partners
- Target
- Julia Cerny, DMD, PLLC
- Industry
- Dental
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Addon
SALT Dental Partners announced a new partnership with Julia Cerny, DMD, PLLC, a single-doctor adult dental practice serving the Greater Albany market. Dr. Cerny and her team will join Sitwell Dental, which plans to expand into Latham, New York, with a new location opening this spring.
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January 12, 2026
- Buyer
- Premier Care Dental Management
- Target
- Laskey Dental Care
- Industry
- Dental
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Addon
Premier Care Dental Management (PCDM) has acquired Laskey Dental Care in Toledo, Ohio, expanding PCDM's Ohio footprint to 10 general dentistry offices and one endodontic specialty practice. The acquisition brings Laskey's clinicians and staff into PCDM's Dental Clinical Organization to expand patient access and standardize clinical operations across the region.
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- Buyer
- Premier Care Dental Management
- Target
- Great Smiles Family Dentistry
- Seller
- Dr. Nadeem Khan
- Industry
- Dental
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Addon
Premier Care Dental Management (PCDM) has acquired Great Smiles Family Dentistry, a family dental practice in Toledo, Ohio led by Dr. Nadeem Khan. The practice will join PCDM's growing Dental Clinical Organization to access technology, operational support, and a collaborative network as PCDM expands its footprint in Ohio.
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December 10, 2025
- Buyer
- Dandy
- Target
- Neem
- Industry
- Dental
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Dandy has acquired Neem, a dental practice management software company, to integrate Neem's product, UX, and engineering talent into Dandy’s end-to-end dental lab and software platform. The acquisition aims to accelerate development on Dandy’s Vision intraoral scanner and AI/ML-enabled manufacturing capabilities, strengthening Dandy’s chair-to-lab workflow and digital restorative dentistry offering.
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October 27, 2025
- Buyer
- Dental365
- Target
- Van Buren Dental
- Industry
- Dental
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Dental365 has acquired Van Buren Dental, a long-established general dentistry practice in Kettering, Ohio, as part of Dental365’s continued expansion in the state. The practice will remain staffed locally while gaining access to Dental365’s clinical resources and infrastructure to support expanded services and patient care.
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October 15, 2025
- Buyer
- GTCR
- Target
- Solmetex
- Industry
- Dental
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
GTCR has made a structured minority investment of up to $200 million in Solmetex to fund the company's growth initiatives and support near-term add-on acquisitions. GTCR will partner with existing shareholders including AGIC Capital and Solmetex CEO Gene Dorff to scale the company's dental products and consumables business serving more than 85,000 U.S. dental practices.
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October 15, 2025
- Buyer
- MB2 Dental, Charlesbank Capital Partners, Warburg Pincus
- Target
- A Beautiful Smile
- Seller
- Dr. Gina Mancini
- Industry
- Dental
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Addon
MB2 Dental, a Dallas-based dental partnership organization and portfolio company of Charlesbank Capital Partners and Warburg Pincus, has partnered with A Beautiful Smile, a family dental practice led by Dr. Gina Mancini in Jacksonville, North Carolina. The transaction brings the single-location practice into MB2 Dental’s platform as an add-on to expand its network and local patient services.
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- Buyer
- Dr. Craig Barney, DeLand Family Dental
- Target
- Practice of Dr. Joseph Goodreau, DDS
- Seller
- Dr. Joseph Goodreau, DDS
- Industry
- Dental
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Dr. Craig Barney, operating as DeLand Family Dental, has acquired the long-standing dental practice of Dr. Joseph Goodreau in DeLand, Florida. Dr. Barney plans to maintain patient-centered care while introducing modern technologies (digital imaging, iTero scanning) and expanded preventive and restorative services.
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- Buyer
- Unnamed strategic buyer
- Target
- SF Dental Group
- Industry
- Dental
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Viper Partners advised SF Dental Group on a transformative transaction with an unnamed strategic buyer to create a new dental platform in California. The deal combines SF Dental Group's five locations and 20 dentists with the buyer's operational resources to scale services and expand access to care across the state.
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September 5, 2025
- Buyer
- Heartland Dental, KKR
- Target
- Smile Design Dentistry
- Seller
- Tenex Capital Management
- Industry
- Dental
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Heartland Dental, a portfolio company of KKR, has acquired Smile Design Dentistry from Tenex Capital Management. Smile Design operates 60 dental practices across Florida with a clinical and support team of more than 300 employees; the deal (an add-on to Heartland's DSO platform) closed on September 5, 2025 and expands Heartland's presence and clinical support capabilities in Florida.
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September 4, 2025
Pac‑Dent, a U.S.-based dental supply manufacturer, has acquired Taiwan-based 3D printing supplier Ackuretta Technologies to integrate Ackuretta's printer hardware and ALPHA AI CAM software with Pac‑Dent's Rodin resin materials. The acquisition is intended to expand Pac‑Dent's digital dentistry platform, enhance global support and workflows for dental clinicians and laboratories, and accelerate capability development across hardware, materials and software.
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- Buyer
- Dental365
- Target
- Frankel Dentistry (Dr. Jon Frankel and team), Dental practice - Toledo, Ohio (acquired), Dental practice - Maumee, Ohio (acquired), Dental practice - Oregon, Ohio (acquired), Dental practice - Alliance, Ohio (acquired), Dental practice - Akron, Ohio (acquired), Dental practice - Louisville, Ohio (acquired), De novo endodontic practice - Toledo, Ohio (opening)
- Seller
- Dr. Jon Frankel / Frankel Dentistry
- Industry
- Dental
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Addon
Dental365, a Dental Clinical Organization (DCO) headquartered in New Hyde Park, New York, has entered the Ohio market by acquiring six dental practices located in Toledo, Maumee, Oregon, Alliance, Akron and Louisville, and is opening a de novo endodontic practice in Toledo. The announcement highlights that Dr. Jon Frankel (Frankel Dentistry) and his team of 26 dentists and more than 200 employees are joining Dental365 as part of the expansion.
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August 18, 2025
- Buyer
- Sage Dental
- Target
- The Dental Group
- Seller
- Dr. Henry Rodriguez-Martin
- Industry
- Dental
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Sage Dental, a Boca Raton–based dental service organization, has acquired The Dental Group in Fort Lauderdale. The practice, led by Dr. Henry Rodriguez-Martin, will operate as Sage Dental of Oakland Park and join Sage’s network of 140+ supported practices to gain access to centralized technology, billing, and multi-specialty resources.
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August 15, 2025
- Buyer
- Allied OMS
- Target
- Kerrville Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Industry
- Dental
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Allied OMS has added Kerrville Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery to its Texas platform, expanding the company's presence in the Texas Hill Country (Austin and San Antonio markets). The practice provides oral and maxillofacial surgery services — including anesthesia, extractions, implants and bone grafting — and will leverage Allied OMS's operational and marketing resources to grow patient access and practice capabilities.
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August 14, 2025
- Buyer
- T Management
- Target
- Life Point Dental Group
- Industry
- Dental
- Location
- Georgia, United States
- Type
- Buyout
T Management, a Georgia-based dental practice management partner, has acquired Life Point Dental Group, which operates locations in Athens and Jefferson, Georgia. The acquisition expands T Management's portfolio of dental providers across the state and aims to support Life Point’s clinical teams with the resources and scale of a larger platform.
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August 12, 2025
- Buyer
- MAX Surgical Specialty Management, MedEquity Capital, RF Investment Partners, Kian Capital
- Target
- Greater Philadelphia Oral Surgery, Lebanon & Lancaster Oral Surgery Group
- Industry
- Dental
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Type
- Addon
MAX Surgical Specialty Management (MAX), a surgeon-led MSO backed by MedEquity Capital, RF Investment Partners, and Kian Capital, announced partnerships with Greater Philadelphia Oral Surgery and Lebanon & Lancaster Oral Surgery Group, expanding its Pennsylvania footprint. The transactions add two clinical partners (bringing MAX to four oral surgery groups / six practices in Pennsylvania) as part of the platform’s regional growth strategy.
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- Buyer
- SALT Dental Partners
- Target
- Lineberry Orthodontics
- Seller
- Dr. Laura Lineberry
- Industry
- Dental
- Location
- Idaho, United States
- Type
- Addon
SALT Dental Partners announced that Lineberry Orthodontics, led by Dr. Laura Lineberry, has joined the SALT network effective August 6, 2025. The practice — operating two orthodontic locations in Boise and Mountain Home, Idaho — expands SALT’s presence in the Greater Boise market as an add-on to its dental platform.
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- Buyer
- SALT Dental Partners
- Target
- Sitwell Dental
- Industry
- Dental
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Addon
SALT Dental Partners announced a partnership with Sitwell Dental effective May 30, 2025, bringing the multi-specialty group into SALT's network and marking SALT's entry into New York (its 20th state). Sitwell Dental operates four clinical locations across Upstate New York and was founded by Drs. John and Tiffany O'Brien; the deal is an add-on to SALT's growing dental platform.
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- Buyer
- Catalis Dental Lab Partners, Caymus Equity
- Target
- Revolution Dental Lab
- Industry
- Dental
- Location
- Utah, United States
- Type
- Addon
Catalis Dental Lab Partners, a PE-backed national dental lab platform, has acquired Revolution Dental Lab in Sandy, Utah and opened a new East Coast digital design center in Jacksonville, Florida. The deal — supported by sponsor Caymus Equity — expands Catalis’ national footprint and adds local capacity in the Western U.S. while increasing digital design support for customers on the East Coast.
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- Buyer
- The Smilist
- Target
- BrookBeam Dental
- Industry
- Dental
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Addon
The Smilist has affiliated with BrookBeam Dental, a 16-location dental partnership organization based in New York's Hudson Valley, expanding The Smilist's Northeast footprint to more than 100 locations. The affiliation brings BrookBeam's clinicians and local teams into The Smilist's growth platform while preserving existing providers and patient relationships.
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- Buyer
- Straine Dental Management
- Target
- Regents Dental Group
- Industry
- Dental
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
Straine Dental Management has acquired Regents Dental Group, a La Jolla-based dental practice led by Drs. Stephen Eskeland and Stephen Lockwood, expanding SDM's California footprint. Regents will join SDM's network and leverage the firm's technology ecosystem (including Overjet, Perio Protect, and Sunbit) while maintaining its comprehensive clinical services.
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- Buyer
- Straine Dental Management
- Target
- Clarksburg Dental Center
- Seller
- Dr. Edmund Liu, Dr. Chung Lin
- Industry
- Dental
- Location
- Maryland, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Straine Dental Management (SDM), a Sacramento-based dental services organization, has acquired Clarksburg Dental Center in Germantown, Maryland, marking SDM's entry into its 16th U.S. state. The practice, led by Dr. Edmund Liu and Dr. Chung Lin, will join SDM's network to benefit from the firm's proprietary practice optimization and management services.
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- Buyer
- AGIC Capital
- Target
- Solmetex
- Seller
- Avista Healthcare Partners
- Industry
- Dental
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Type
- Buyout
AGIC Capital has completed the acquisition of Solmetex, a provider of dental products, waterline safety solutions, amalgam separation and recycling services, from Avista Healthcare Partners. Terms were not disclosed; Avista retains a minority stake and will continue supporting Solmetex's growth under AGIC's ownership.
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March 10, 2025
- Buyer
- Dental365
- Target
- Union Dental Health
- Industry
- Dental
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Dental365 has acquired Union Dental Health, a single-location dental practice in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, expanding Dental365’s regional footprint and patient reach in the Keystone State. The acquisition will integrate Union Dental Health’s general dentistry services into Dental365’s multi-state network to enhance local access to comprehensive dental care.
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- Buyer
- Parkview Dental Partners, Cathay Capital
- Target
- Periodontics & Dental Implants practice of Dr. Douglas C. Wendt, Jr. (now operating as Ross and Wendt, Periodontics and Dental Implants)
- Seller
- Dr. Douglas C. Wendt, Jr.
- Industry
- Dental
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Parkview Dental Partners, a Sarasota-based dental growth and management partnership backed by Cathay Capital, acquired the periodontist practice of Dr. Douglas C. Wendt, Jr. in Brandon, Florida. The practice will operate as Ross and Wendt, Periodontics and Dental Implants, expanding Parkview's footprint to 25 practices and adding specialized periodontics and implant capabilities to better serve the West Coast of Florida.
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- Buyer
- Parkview Dental Partners, Cathay Capital
- Target
- Lifetime Smiles Dental Care
- Seller
- Dr. Christopher Donato, Lifetime Smiles Dental Care
- Industry
- Dental
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Parkview Dental Partners, a dentist-founded DSO backed by Cathay Capital, has acquired two Lifetime Smiles Dental Care practices in Sarasota and St. Petersburg, Florida. The practices — owned by Dr. Christopher Donato — will continue operating under the Lifetime Smiles brand as part of Parkview's Gulf Coast expansion following its recent Breezy Dental acquisition.
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January 27, 2025
- Buyer
- CORDENTAL Group, NMS Capital
- Target
- Williamsburg Dental
- Seller
- Robert Spennato, DMD, Daniel Tibbetts, DMD
- Industry
- Dental
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Type
- Addon
CORDENTAL Group, a portfolio company of NMS Capital, has formed a strategic partnership with Williamsburg Dental in Broomall (Philadelphia), Pennsylvania. The agreement brings the practice into CORDENTAL's dental support organization network to accelerate growth, expand services and locations, while the practice's associate doctors also became partners; Westcove Partners served as exclusive financial advisor to Williamsburg Dental.
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- Buyer
- Branford Castle Partners
- Target
- Eastern Dental Management
- Seller
- Affiliate managed by Staple Street Capital
- Industry
- Dental
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Branford Castle Partners has acquired Eastern Dental Management, a 20-location dental services organization in New Jersey, from an affiliate managed by Staple Street Capital. The deal—financed with unitranche debt and equity from Siguler Guff & Company—positions Eastern Dental as a platform investment for Branford Castle to pursue growth and consolidation in the New Jersey dental market; existing management, led by CEO Ray Iannaccone, will remain in place.
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January 6, 2025
- Target
- Cap City Dental Lab (dba Dental Alliance Group)
- Seller
- ScaleCo Capital
- Industry
- Dental
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
ScaleCo Capital announced the sale of its portfolio company Cap City Dental Lab (dba Dental Alliance Group), a Columbus-based national dental laboratory with eight locations. The buyer was not disclosed in the announcement; ScaleCo said it acquired Cap City in 2018, added four new lab locations and completed three add-on acquisitions during its ownership before exiting the investment.
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December 16, 2024
- Buyer
- Golden Age Dental Care
- Target
- Oral Health Care, LLC
- Industry
- Dental
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Golden Age Dental Care has acquired Oral Health Care, LLC to combine Golden Age's mobile dental services with Oral Health Care's virtual platform and expertise serving residents in skilled nursing facilities. The deal is intended to expand access to high-quality dental care for senior living communities and streamline operations by integrating Oral Health Care's in-house software. Keystone Business Advisors served as exclusive M&A advisor to Oral Health Care, LLC.
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December 13, 2024
- Buyer
- Espire Dental
- Target
- Tranquility Dental Wellness
- Seller
- Dr. Lori Noga
- Industry
- Dental
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Espire Dental, a Denver-based integrated dental group, has acquired Tranquility Dental Wellness, a four-practice dental group serving Tacoma, Washington. The deal expands Espire’s footprint into the Pacific Northwest and adds cosmetic and multi-specialty capabilities to its network of practices.
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December 3, 2024
- Buyer
- Abra Health Group
- Target
- All About Kids Pediatric Dentistry
- Industry
- Dental
- Location
- Connecticut, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Abra Health Group has acquired All About Kids Pediatric Dentistry, adding four Connecticut locations and marking Abra's expansion into its third state. The practice will operate under the Abra umbrella with continuity of care, and Abra plans to open a new Bridgeport, Connecticut location in 2025.
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November 14, 2024
- Buyer
- MAX Surgical Specialty Management, MedEquity Capital, RF Investment Partners, Kian Capital Partners
- Target
- New England Oral Surgery, Simpson Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Fairfield Oral Surgery
- Seller
- New England Oral Surgery (surgeon partners Jeffrey W. Glosser, DDS and Robert J. Lesny, DDS), Simpson Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Brian Simpson, DMD), Fairfield Oral Surgery (Todd E. Bloom, MS, DDS)
- Industry
- Dental
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Addon
MAX Surgical Specialty Management — a surgeon-led OMS management platform backed by MedEquity Capital, RF Investment Partners and Kian Capital — announced new partnerships with New England Oral Surgery (Vermont), Simpson Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Nanuet, New York) and Fairfield Oral Surgery (Fairfield, Connecticut). The additions expand MAX’s network to 25 locations across five Northeastern states as the platform pursues add-on growth and geographic expansion across the region.
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November 12, 2024
- Buyer
- Warburg Pincus, Charlesbank Capital Partners, KKR
- Target
- MB2 Dental
- Industry
- Dental
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
MB2 Dental has completed a recapitalization led by Warburg Pincus that includes a $525 million investment and provides liquidity to the company's doctor partners at a total enterprise value in excess of $3.5 billion. Existing investor Charlesbank Capital Partners will remain a partner alongside KKR, and proceeds will be used to provide partner liquidity and accelerate investments in MB2's value-added services and platform growth.
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November 8, 2024
- Buyer
- Proclinic Group, Miura Partners
- Target
- Dentalair
- Seller
- Harald Hagesteijn, Max Hagesteijn
- Industry
- Dental
- Location
- South Holland, Netherlands
- Type
- Addon
Proclinic Group, backed by Miura Partners, has acquired Dentalair, a Netherlands-based full-service dental distributor headquartered in Dordrecht. The acquisition expands Proclinic's European distribution footprint—adding a strategically located Dordrecht warehouse and access to Benelux, Germany and the Nordics—and is structured as an add-on to the Proclinic platform (transaction pending ACM approval).
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November 4, 2024
- Buyer
- Today's Dental Network, LLC
- Target
- Brown and Brown Dentistry, Vero Implants & Periodontics, Vero Elite Dentistry
- Industry
- Dental
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Today's Dental Network, LLC (TDN), a multi-specialty dental practice network backed by HealthEdge Investment Partners, has formed a partnership with Brown and Brown Dentistry — bringing Vero Implants & Periodontics and Vero Elite Dentistry in Vero Beach, Florida into TDN's partner network. The deal represents TDN's first entry into the Vero Beach market and expands its specialty periodontal and implant capabilities in Florida.
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October 25, 2024
- Buyer
- Georgia Oak Partners
- Target
- T Management
- Industry
- Dental
- Location
- Georgia, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Georgia Oak Partners, an Atlanta-based investment firm, has made an investment in T Management, a dental support organization (DSO) serving the Atlanta / Southeastern U.S. market. The capital partnership is intended to help T Management scale its practice-management and non-clinical support services for partner dental practices across the Southeast.
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October 23, 2024
- Buyer
- The Zabel Companies, Barings
- Target
- Golden Ceramic Dental Lab
- Industry
- Dental
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
The Zabel Companies has acquired Golden Ceramic Dental Lab (GCDL), a full-service dental laboratory headquartered in Prospect Heights, Illinois. Barings served as lead agent, sole lender and a minority equity investor to provide financing support for Zabel’s new platform investment in GCDL, enabling the sponsor to scale the dental lab business.
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October 23, 2024
- Buyer
- Parkview Dental Partners, Cathay Capital
- Target
- Breezy Dental
- Seller
- Dr. DiPiazza
- Industry
- Dental
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Parkview Dental Partners, a Cathay Capital–backed dental support organization (DSO) based in Sarasota, Florida, has acquired Breezy Dental, a dental practice in Tampa, Florida. The deal expands Parkview's presence along the Gulf Coast and brings Breezy Dental access to Parkview's operational support services.
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September 30, 2024
- Buyer
- The Smilist Dental
- Target
- Lakeview Dental Care
- Seller
- Dr. Eric Forte, Dr. Jonathan Hill
- Industry
- Dental
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Type
- Buyout
The Smilist Dental, a Northeast-based dental service organization (DSO), has acquired Lakeview Dental Care, a six-location group practice in New Jersey owned by Drs. Eric Forte and Jonathan Hill. Polaris Healthcare Partners advised the sellers on the multi-million dollar transaction as The Smilist expands its footprint across the region.
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September 12, 2024
- Buyer
- Espire Dental, Rallyday Partners
- Target
- Los Gatos Dental Group
- Seller
- Dr. Matthew Diercks, Dr. Liza Karamardian
- Industry
- Dental
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
Espire Dental, a portfolio company of Rallyday Partners, has affiliated Los Gatos Dental Group, a single-location practice in Los Gatos, California. The deal brings the two-owner practice into Espire’s growing network as an add-on to expand its footprint and patient base in the region.
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- Buyer
- Dental365
- Target
- Legacy Dental Services Organization (operating as Beyond Dental Health)
- Seller
- Beyond Dental Health / Dr. Alison Freeman
- Industry
- Dental
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Type
- Addon
Dental365 has acquired Legacy Dental Services Organization, a Massachusetts group practice operating under the Beyond Dental Health brand, which comprises four general dental offices and a TMJ/Facial Pain practice in the South Shore towns of Abington, Cohasset, Hanson and Weymouth. The acquisition is an add-on to Dental365's DSO platform and expands the company's presence and clinical capabilities in Massachusetts.
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August 30, 2024
- Buyer
- ProSmile, TriSpan
- Target
- Destiny Dental practices
- Industry
- Dental
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Addon
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.
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August 15, 2024
- Buyer
- Signet Leadership, LLC, LADD Dental Group
- Target
- Dr. James D. Hughes, DDS Family Dentistry
- Industry
- Dental
- Location
- Indiana, United States
- Type
- Addon
Signet Leadership, LLC and clinical partner LADD Dental Group have acquired Dr. James D. Hughes, DDS Family Dentistry in Huntington, Indiana. The acquisition expands LADD Dental Group's network in Northern Indiana and brings the practice access to LADD's resources and technologies while continuing local patient care.
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July 19, 2024
- Buyer
- Shore Capital Partners
- Target
- Clint Newman, DDS (practice group), Gulch Dental Studio, Dental Haus Germantown
- Seller
- Clint Newman, DDS, Gulch Dental Studio, Dental Haus Germantown
- Industry
- Dental
- Location
- Tennessee, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Shore Capital Partners has founded Innovate 32, a Nashville-based dental services organization, through a strategic partnership with Dr. Clint Newman and his group of practices (including Gulch Dental Studio and Dental Haus Germantown). The platform will be led by CEO Josh Johnson and backed by Shore to pursue partnerships with independent dentists and scale a dentist-led, patient-first DSO in the greater Nashville market.
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July 1, 2024
- Buyer
- O2 Investment Partners, Frontier Dental Lab Group (rebranded as Denbright Dental Labs)
- Target
- Frontier Dental Laboratories, NuArt Dental Lab, Burbank Dental Lab, Jason J. Kim Dental Aesthetics, D&S Dental Laboratory, Friendship Dental Laboratories, Absolute Dental Services
- Industry
- Dental
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
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.
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June 17, 2024
- Buyer
- Dental365
- Target
- Shoreline Dental Associates
- Industry
- Dental
- Location
- Connecticut, United States
- Type
- Addon
Dental365 has acquired Shoreline Dental Associates, a long-standing dental practice in Guilford, Connecticut led by Dr. Riham Kalta. The deal expands Dental365's footprint in Connecticut as part of its continued roll-up of local dental practices.
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- Buyer
- Proclinic Group, Miura Partners
- Target
- V.S. Dental S.p.A.
- Industry
- Dental
- Location
- Veneto, Italy
- Type
- Addon
Proclinic Group, backed by Miura Partners, has acquired VS Dental, an Italian dental products distributor based in Verona. The add-on acquisition strengthens Proclinic's presence in Italy, expands its logistics and distribution capabilities (including a new Italian warehouse enabling 24/48h service), and is expected to add around €20m of revenue to the group.
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May 7, 2024
- Buyer
- Riverside Partners
- Target
- Net32, Inc.
- Industry
- Dental
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Boston-based private equity firm Riverside Partners completed a growth investment in Net32, a Cary, North Carolina-based online marketplace for dental supplies. The partnership will provide capital and resources to support Net32's product innovation, vendor growth, and continued expansion of its marketplace for dental practices.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of buyers are most active in dental deals?
Dental Clinical Organizations and DSOs are prominent buyers for practice-level deals, while strategic acquirers (manufacturers and tech platforms) and private-capital investors pursue deals to add capabilities or scale. Examples include Dental365, MB2 Dental, Pac‑Dent, and private investors like GTCR and KKR.
Which geographies have seen recent acquisition activity?
Recent events show concentrated activity in several U.S. states—notably Ohio and Florida—and cross-border strategic deals such as Pac‑Dent's acquisition of Ackuretta Technologies in Taiwan.
Are technology and lab businesses being acquired in dental M&A?
Yes. Transactions include software and digital-lab deals intended to strengthen chair-to-lab workflows and manufacturing capabilities, for example Dandy's acquisition of Neem and Pac‑Dent's acquisition of Ackuretta Technologies.
How are practice transitions typically structured?
Transactions range from advisor-led practice transitions to integration into a DCO or DSO platform. Advisor-led deals (e.g., the transition of Endodontic Specialties of NEPA) can be structured to preserve clinical focus and owner objectives, while platform add-ons aim to standardize operations and expand patient access.