Park Dental Partners, Inc. a leading dental resource organization, recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Village Family Dental DSO. The Village Family Dental DSO is currently affiliated with Village Family Dental practices, a multi-specialty dental group based in Fayetteville, N.C. Upon completion, the transaction would mark Park Dental Partners' expansion into its fourth state and further strengthen its growing presence among premier national dental group practices.

Founded in 1985, Village Family Dental has grown into one of North Carolina's leading multi-specialty DSO’s supporting practice locations throughout eastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Hope Mills, Eastover, St. Pauls, Raeford, and Laurinburg. 

“We are honored that Village Family Dental will join Park Dental Partners,” said Chief Executive Officer of Park Dental Partners Pete Swenson in a press release. “We have known and respected the Village Family Dental leadership team for many years and have always admired the exceptional organization they have built. The Village Family Dental team shares our commitment to clinical excellence, patient-centered care, professional clinical decision-making, and long-term stewardship of the practice. Their multi-specialty model, deep roots in their communities, and focus on serving the complete oral health needs of patients align with our mission and the values of our affiliated practices.”

Strategic Rationale
The transaction reflects a strong cultural alignment and a shared focus on long-term patient outcomes. It’s expected to:

• Bring a talented group of doctors and team members into the Park Dental Partners’ organization
• Expand Park Dental Partners’ presence into its fourth state - North Carolina
• Strengthen the Company’s presence in a growing market with favorable demographic trends and long-term demand for dental services
• Establish a strong regional platform for future organic and acquisition growth opportunities
• Support the Company’s mission of improving lives by expanding access to high-quality dental care for more patients and communities

"We believe joining Park Dental provides us with the opportunity to accelerate the next chapter of growth for Village Family Dental while remaining true to who we are," said Dr. Anuj James, managing partner of Village Family Dental, in a press release. "It is clear that Park Dental Partners shares our belief that doctors should continue leading clinical decisions and preserving the culture that has made their practices successful. We appreciate Park Dental Partners’ typical approach to maintain local leadership, continue investing in people and patients, and provide broader resources to support our long-term growth."

Following completion of the transaction, the Village Family Dental DSO will operate as a subsidiary of Park Dental Partners and will provide management and administrative support to the Village Family Dental practices pursuant to the existing management services arrangements. Park Dental Partners expects to work closely with the Village Family Dental DSO team to support integration activities, practice support, and continued growth. Post closing, the Company does not anticipate any immediate changes to operations. Village Family Dental practices are expected to continue operating under the Village Family Dental name, with support from the acquired dental services organization.

"Village Family Dental has built an extraordinary organization centered on quality care, strong leadership, and a commitment to the communities they serve," said Chief Clinical Officer, General Practices for Park Dental Partners, Dr. Chris Steele, in a press release. "From the start, the alignment between our organizations was evident. Both groups believe that the best patient outcomes occur when talented doctors are empowered to exercise their professional judgment, supported by strong operational resources and a shared commitment to continuous improvement.”