TUSK Practice Sales Advises Comella Orthodontics in its Partnership with Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners…
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 21st, 2026 — TUSK Practice Sales (“TUSK”), the premier healthcare-focused M&A advisor, advised Comella Orthodontics in its partnership with Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners. The transaction was led by Yazen Abusad, Director of M&A, with Alex Cherniavsky and Zac Zielinski spearheading the diligence and analytics efforts for TUSK.
Under the leadership of Dr. Brandon Comella, Comella Orthodontics has proudly served the Rochester, New York community since 2005. Dr. Comella and his team provide comprehensive orthodontic care for patients of all ages, focusing on delivering high-quality clinical outcomes in a welcoming, patient-focused environment.
“After two decades of building my practice, choosing the right partner for this next chapter was not a decision I would take lightly,” said Dr. Comella. “From the beginning, TUSK understood that. They took the time to learn what mattered most to me, ran a thorough and transparent process, and helped me find a partner in Vitana that shares my commitment to clinical quality and the patient experience. I’m excited about what we’re going to build together.”
“Dr. Comella and his team have built an outstanding practice rooted in clinical excellence and community trust,” said Ashish Bagai, Co-CEO & Head of Business Development at Vitana. “We’re honored to welcome them to the Vitana family and look forward to building something truly special together.”
About Comella Orthodontics
Comella Orthodontics offers a full range of orthodontic treatments, including braces and clear aligner therapy, tailored to meet the needs of children, teens, and adults. Guided by a commitment to precision and individualized care, the team works to create healthy, well-aligned smiles through thoughtful treatment planning and modern orthodontic techniques. For more information, visit https://www.comellaortho.com/.
About Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners
Vitana is a dentist-led dental partnership organization (DPO) focused exclusively on pediatric dental and orthodontic practices. Vitana partners with dentists to accelerate growth by providing capital, resources, and operational support, enabling a greater focus on clinical care. To learn more, visit www.vitanapdp.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.