Straine Dental Management Expands Into Maine 

Straine Dental Management Expands Into Maine 

Straine Dental Management (SDM) announced that it expanded into its 14th state with the acquisition of three practices, all owned by Dr. Shilo Annis. The transaction was facilitated by Triumphant Transition Partners.  Breakwater Dental operates out of one location in South Portland, Maine. In addition to general dentistry services, the practice offers cosmetic dentistry care, orthodontic care, veneers and implants. Mountain View Dentistry is based out of Bridgton, Maine. The practice offers preventative dental care, cosmetic oral care in addition to general dentistry. Tory Hill Dental has one location in Buxton, Maine. It specializes in restorative dentistry.   SDM is a... Read More »
Specialized Dental Partners Acquires Two Dental Practices  

Specialized Dental Partners Acquires Two Dental Practices  

Specialized Dental Partners (SDP) announced that it acquired two dental practices: Eastlake Endodontics and BC Perio.   Eastlake Endodontics has one location in Roy, Utah. According to its website, it has two providers on staff: Dr. Jonathan Richards and Dr. Michelle Howe.  BC Perio, based in Dallas, Texas, is run by Dr. Brad Crumps, who is supported by a team of eight employees. The practice specializes in treating periodontal disease as well as surgical treatments for dental issues.  A portfolio company of private equity group Quad-C Management, SDP is a leading specialty dental service organization that provides comprehensive support services to endodontic specialists... Read More »
Interview with Robert Aprill, Physician Growth Partners

Interview with Robert Aprill, Physician Growth Partners

We are always interested in the opinion of advisors, and other industry experts, regarding the Physician Medical Group (PMG) market. So, we put out a pulse survey to get a better feel of the current environment. From this survey, we spoke with Robert Aprill, Partner at Physician Growth Partners, to get his perspective on the market.   How optimistic are you about the future of the PMG market within the next year or two? “I think there’s two forces at play so it’s a little bit of a complex answer. There’s going to be more Owners interested in selling and there’s going to be a lot of Buyers that are spooked by higher interest rates and broader headwinds in the PPM space. Physicians... Read More »
Heartland Dental Acquires Queens Road Dentistry 

Heartland Dental Acquires Queens Road Dentistry 

On June 7, Heartland Dental, based in Effingham, Illinois, announced that it acquired Queens Road Dentistry, a one-physician practice in Charlotte, North Carolina.   Queens Road Dentistry specializes in general dentistry care as well as orthodontic care. The practice is led by Dr. Forrest Norman and a support staff of three employees.  Heartland Dental is a dental support organization providing non-clinical, administrative support services with more than 2,600 doctors in more than 1,650 locations across 38 states. The company is majority owned by KKR, a global investment firm.  This transaction marks Heartland Dental’s seventh acquisition of 2024. The financial terms... Read More »
U.S. Oral Surgery Management Acquires 3 Dental Practices 

U.S. Oral Surgery Management Acquires 3 Dental Practices 

U.S. Oral Surgery Management (USOSM), a portfolio company of New York City-based private equity firm Oak Hill Capital Partners, announced that it was expanding its presence in Colorado, Kansas and California with the acquisition of three practices. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.   Led by Natalie J. Schafer, DDS, MS, Wheat Ridge Oral Surgery provides a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMS) with expertise ranging from dental implant surgery and wisdom tooth removal to corrective jaw surgery. In addition, Dr. Schafer can diagnose and treat a wide variety of facial pain, injuries and fractures. According to its website, the practice has one provider on staff.... Read More »
Heartland Dental Acquires Queens Road Dentistry 

Guided Practice Solutions Dental Acquires 6 Dental Practices 

Guided Practice Solutions Dental announced that it acquired six dental practices: Gentle Care Dentistry in Las Cruces, New Mexico; Neely Dental in Vandalia, Ohio; New Teeth Dental, which is based in Houston and League City, Texas; Omni Dental in McMurry and Shadyside, Pennsylvania; Akron Smile Complete Health Dentistry, with one location in Akron, Ohio; and Shirer Family Dentistry operates out of one location in Aiken, South Carolina.   Guided Practice Solutions is a dental service organization founded in 2015 by Dr. Hunter Smith and Dr. William Little.  It received a strategic investment by Main Post Partners in 2021.  Together, these practices expand Guided Practice... Read More »