WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Gentle Dental
Partners (gentledentalpartners.com) finalized a partnership with
New Haven Dental Group (newhavendental.com), adding four
multi-specialty dental practices to its growing footprint in
Connecticut. The four locations
include Branford, Hamden, New
Haven, and Woodbridge. New
Haven Dental Group joins six currently supported practices in
Connecticut with locations in
Bloomfield, Enfield, Fairfield, Meriden, Newington and Torrington. With the addition of New Haven
Dental Group, Gentle Dental Partners now supports 10 offices in
Connecticut and 57 dental
practices consisting of 14 practice brands throughout New
England.
New Haven Dental Group has established itself over the past 40
years as a leading dental care provider in the New Haven and greater Southern Connecticut areas. Dr. Dean Cloutier, Dr. John
Plachtyna, and Dr. Kevin
O'Brien will continue in their leadership roles with New
Haven Dental Group and are also now shareholders in Gentle Dental
Partners. Gentle Dental Partners and New Haven Dental Group are
both committed to attracting and retaining top talent throughout
the region to provide expert dental care.
"We know partnering with Gentle Dental will not only sustain the
exceptional practice we've built, but move us forward into the new
frontier of dentistry by making significant investments for our
patients and providers," says Dr.
Kevin O'Brien of New Haven Dental
Group, "Gentle Dental is an established, leading dental support
organization in New England and their deep knowledge and experience
in the dental industry was a key factor when partnering."
Gentle Dental Partners CEO Geoff
Ligibel continues, "New Haven Dental Group is an exciting
addition to our organization. We believe Connecticut practice owners and dentists will
benefit from our partnership model, and patients will reap the
rewards of expanded services, convenience hours and focused care."
Ligibel goes on to say, "With 10 supported practices in
Connecticut, we're able to grow
the support we provide and the value we bring to the community
through access to exceptional dental care. As with all practices,
our focus at New Haven Dental Group is to continue the long-term
patient and provider relationships developed by this highly
talented, dedicated group."
Affiliating with Gentle Dental Partners delivers more
opportunities for career growth, training and education, mentoring
programs and investments in technology. Dental professionals enjoy
the peer support and camaraderie of being part of a larger network
of dentists. Gentle Dental Partners offers dentists the clinical
and financial advantages of group affiliation including clinical
autonomy, equity investment opportunities and freedom from the
business challenges associated with running a practice. By focusing
on patient care and best patient outcomes rather than daily
administrative burdens, doctors at Gentle Dental Partners have the
opportunity to earn more and have a better work/life balance.
Adds Ligibel, "This partnership
allows us to further our shared commitment to patients and our
vision of giving every person in New England a healthy, confident
smile."
MORR Dental Solutions acted as exclusive financial advisor and
Eskow Law group acted as exclusive
legal advisor to New Haven Dental Group.
ABOUT GENTLE DENTAL PARTNERS:
Gentle Dental Partners
is a leading regional provider of high-quality, affordable dental
services in the Northeast United
States. For over 40 years, Gentle Dental Partners has been
delivering comprehensive general dental services as well as
specialty services including oral surgery, orthodontics,
periodontics, endodontics, and cosmetic dentistry. Our dedicated
doctors, hygienists, and dental professionals have a deep
commitment to the communities they serve and a relentless focus on
patient care. Gentle Dental Partners has a strong value proposition
for dentists allowing the company to attract and retain an
industry-leading team of clinicians and affiliate with high-quality
solo and group dental practices. Gentle Dental Partners supports 14
brands across 57 dental practices in 4 states.
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SOURCE Gentle Dental Partners