CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 20th, 2026 — TUSK Practice Sales (“TUSK”), the premier healthcare-focused M&A advisor, advised Bowers Orthodontic Specialists in its partnership with EPIC4 Specialty Partners. The transaction was led by Kevin Sauer, Director of M&A, with Alex Cherniavsky and Zac Zielinski spearheading the diligence and analytics efforts for TUSK.
Dr. Kurt Bowers, founder of Bowers Orthodontic Specialists, has proudly served the Bloomington community for over 30 years. Known for clinical excellence and a patient-first approach, the practice has built a reputation as a trusted destination for orthodontic care in central Illinois. Dr. Bowers and his team are committed to delivering personalized, high-quality care in a professional and welcoming environment.
“Working with TUSK was an exceptional experience from beginning to end,” said Dr. Bowers. “As my practice grew, I knew I needed an advisory team that could understand the demands of that growth and identify a partner who truly aligned with my vision. From day one, TUSK took the time to understand my goals and delivered exactly that. I am thrilled with the outcome and look forward to this next chapter alongside EPIC4 Specialty Partners.”
“Dr. Bowers and his team have built an outstanding practice rooted in clinical excellence and community trust,” said Sam Jenio, Director of Procurement & Business Development at EPIC4 Specialty Partners. “We’re honored to welcome them to the EPIC4 family and look forward to building something truly special together.”
About Bowers Orthodontic Specialists
Bowers Orthodontic Specialists offers a full range of orthodontic treatments, including traditional braces, Invisalign, early intervention, and orthognathic surgery, for patients of all ages in Bloomington, Illinois. Learn more at www.bowersortho.com.
About EPIC4 Specialty Partners
EPIC4 Specialty Partners is a doctor-founded, doctor-led Specialty Partnership Organization (SPO) built exclusively for dental specialists, offering a partnership model centered on four pillars: equity and wealth generation, practice and life balance, integration and collaboration, and clinical and managerial autonomy. EPIC4 provides back-office support so doctors can focus on providing the clinical care that they love. Learn more at https://goepic4.com.
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.