TUSK Practice Sales Advises The Center for Dental Wellness at Camarillo in its sale to MB2 Dental …
CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 11th, 2026 — TUSK Practice Sales (“TUSK”) the premiere healthcare-focused M&A advisor, advised The Center for Dental Wellness at Camarillo in its partnership with MB2 Dental, a portfolio company of Charlesbank Capital Partners and Warburg Pincus. The transaction was led by Yazen Abusad, Director of M&A, with Tyler Gross leading the diligence and analytics efforts for TUSK.
Dr. Cristen Whitmer, founder of The Center for Dental Wellness at Camarillo, has proudly served the Camarillo community for over a decade. Located in the heart of Ventura County, The Center for Dental Wellness at Camarillo offers a full range of dental services. Dr. Whitmer and her dedicated team provide comprehensive, individualized dental care to patients of all ages.
“TUSK’s depth of knowledge stood out throughout the entire process,” shared Dr. Whitmer. “They broke down complex details in a way that was easy to understand, anticipated challenges before they arose, and provided clear guidance at every step. Their expertise gave me confidence in every decision I made along the way. I’m thrilled to be partnering with MB2 Dental for this next chapter in my career.”
Jake Berry, Chief Development Officer at MB2 Dental, said, “We’re excited to welcome Dr. Whitmer and her team to MB2 Dental. Their commitment to delivering thoughtful, patient-centered care aligns closely with our values, and we’re looking forward to supporting their continued growth in the community.”
About The Center for Dental Wellness at Camarillo
The Center for Dental Wellness at Camarillo offers dental care for children and adults in Camarillo, California. Led by Dr. Cristen Whitmer, the practice provides a range of services, including preventive care, restorative dentistry, cosmetic treatments, emergency visits, and options such as Invisalign and dental implants. Learn more at www.dentalwellnesscamarillo.com.
About MB2 Dental
Dallas-based MB2 Dental is a first-of-its-kind dental partnership organization founded in 2007 and led by dentist and entrepreneur Dr. Chris Steven Villanueva. MB2 Dental was the first group to introduce the DPO model when it was born from Dr. Villanueva’s practice. Designed to preserve the integrity of the dental profession in a rapidly consolidating market, MB2 Dental empowers dentists to preserve their profession by ensuring autonomy and providing resources and support to its doctor partners. Since its founding, MB2 Dental has partnered with more than 800 general and specialty dental practices across 45 states.
About TUSK Practice Sales
TUSK Practice Sales (“TUSK”) provides M&A Advisory services in the healthcare industry. TUSK has completed over $1B of transactions across all specialties. With an in-depth understanding of the marketplace and access to 100’s of buyers nationwide, we help our clients confidently pursue M&A transactions that maximize their long-term value. With our significant collective experience of over 125+ years of practice transactions, we offer our clients solutions that help them achieve their strategic and financial objectives. For more information, visit www.TuskPracticeSales.com .