MB2 Dental Announces 800th Location 

MB2 Dental Announces 800th Location 

On September 10, MB2 Dental Solutions announced that it acquired its 800th practice location with the purchase of The Smile Lodge.  Founded and led by Dr. James McDonnell and Dr. Eric McMahon, The Smile Lodge operates comprehensive pediatric dental facilities in Clifton Park and East Greenbush, New York. With 22 doctors, more than 200 employees and 65,000 active patients, The Smile Lodge sees approximately 1,000 new patients each month.  MB2 Dental Solutions, a portfolio company of private equity firms Charlesbank Capital Partners since February 2021 and Warburg Pincus since November 2024, partners with dentists and specialists. Founded in 2007, MB2 offers general dentistry... Read More »
Phase 1 Equity Acquires New Jersey Practice 

Phase 1 Equity Acquires New Jersey Practice 

Coming off the heels of an acquisition in Ohio, Phase 1 Equity announced that it is continuing its expansion with the acquisition of a New Jersey practice. Other than its location, nothing else was disclosed about the orthodontic practice.  Phase 1 Equity is a doctor-owned, doctor-led private equity firm for orthodontists and pediatric dentists. It was founded in 2022 by DuneGlass Capital.  This marks Phase 1 Equity’s seventh practice added in 2025, its 18th doctor to join the platform and brings total locations to 25. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.  Additionally in 2025, Phase 1 Equity has acquired practices in California, Pennsylvania,... Read More »
Pediatrica Health Group Acquires 10th Practice Location

Pediatrica Health Group Acquires 10th Practice Location

Miami-based Pediatrica Health Group announced on September 9 the acquisition of Capote Pediatrics, marking its 10th practice location. Capote Pediatrics is a pediatrics practice located in Sarasota, Florida. According to its website, the practice has one provider on staff: Dr. Jessica Capote. Pediatrica Health Group is a multi-site, pediatric primary care organization providing equitable access to pediatric primary care. The company empowers and supports providers and health care teams with modern technologies and the resources needed to provide tailored patient care. Dr. Jessica Capote has hand-selected her replacement, Dr. Neta Strum. Pediatrica is focused on continuing to expand... Read More »
PE-Backed Specialized Dental Partners Expands Presence in Minnesota 

PE-Backed Specialized Dental Partners Expands Presence in Minnesota 

Specialized Dental Partners (SDP), a portfolio company of private equity group Quad-C Management, announced its 11th deal of the year with the acquisition of Southern Minnesota Periodontics & Dental Implants.  Southern Minnesota Periodontics & Dental Implants is based out of one location in Mankato, Minnesota. According to its website, there is one physician on staff (Dr. Sergey B. Dolgov) who is supported by a team of employees.  SDP (formerly known as US Endo Partners) is a leading specialty dental service organization that provides comprehensive support services to endodontic specialists across the United States. It is based in Franklin, Texas. According to its... Read More »
MB2 Dental Announces 800th Location 

Phase 1 Equity Acquires Undisclosed Ohio Practice 

Phase 1 Equity, based in New York City, announced that it acquired an undisclosed multi-location orthodontics practice that is based in Ohio.  According to the press release, the acquired practice delivers highly personalized care backed by cutting-edge technology in a comfortable environment. Nothing else was disclosed.  New York-based Phase 1 Equity is a doctor-owned, doctor-led private equity firm for orthodontists and pediatric dentists. It is backed by DuneGlass Capital.  This marks Phase 1 Equity’s sixth practice added in 2025. This is also the 16th practice to join the platform and brings total locations to 24. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. ... Read More »
beBright Acquires Brink & White Pediatric Dental Associates 

beBright Acquires Brink & White Pediatric Dental Associates 

beBright, based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, announced the acquisition of Brink & White Pediatric Dental Associates.  Brink & White Pediatric Dental Associates is a pediatrics dental practice with three locations in the Memphis, Tennessee MSA (Bartlett, Lakeland and Munford). According to its website, there are four physicians on staff.  beBright is a doctor-owned and -led pediatric dentistry and orthodontic services organization. The company was created by New York-based private equity firm InTandem Capital Partners in June 2023.  This transaction marks beBright’s second acquisition of 2025. The financial terms were not disclosed.  According to data captured... Read More »