CHARLOTTE, N.C., November 9th, 2026 — TUSK Practice Sales (“TUSK”), the premier healthcare-focused M&A Advisor, advised Guthrie Dentistry and Boones Creek Dentistry in their partnership with Partnerships for Dentists. The transaction was led by Kevin Sauer, Director of M&A. Alex Cherniavsky, Sam Lupton, and Tyler Gross spearheaded the diligence and analytics efforts for TUSK.
For more than 60 years, Guthrie Dentistry has been a trusted part of the Tri-Cities community, providing general and cosmetic dentistry from its office in Bristol, Tennessee. Founded by Dr. Fred Guthrie Sr., the practice was built on a foundation of trust, patient-first care, and a commitment to doing right by every patient. His son, Dr. Rick Guthrie Jr., has carried that legacy forward, building on the practice’s success while incorporating modern techniques and maintaining the personalized approach to care that has defined Guthrie Dentistry for generations.
Dr. Guthrie also leads Boones Creek Dentistry in Johnson City, Tennessee. For more than four decades, the practice has provided cosmetic, preventive, and restorative care to patients across Johnson City and the surrounding communities.
“When it came time to think about the future, I wanted a partner who would protect what we’ve built and look after my team and our patients,” shared Dr. Guthrie. “TUSK understood what these practices meant to me, and from day one, they were firmly in my corner. They listened to what mattered most to me, advocated for me at every turn, and ran a thoughtful process that helped me find that partner in P4D. I’m grateful for their guidance every step of the way.”
Andy Davis, Senior Vice President of Acquisitions at P4D, added, “Guthrie Dentistry and Boones Creek Dentistry have each earned the trust of their communities over many years, and we’re honored to partner with Dr. Guthrie and his teams. We look forward to supporting both practices’ continued success while preserving the personal, relationship-driven care their patients know and value.”
About Guthrie Dentistry
Located in Bristol, Tennessee, Guthrie Dentistry offers a range of general and cosmetic dental services designed to support patients of all ages. With a long-standing presence in the Tri-Cities, the practice has built lasting connections with generations of patients and families by focusing on individualized care and a comfortable patient experience. To learn more, visit https://guthriedentistry.com/.
About Boones Creek Dentistry
Located in Johnson City, Tennessee, Boones Creek Dentistry offers cosmetic, preventive, and restorative dental services to patients in Johnson City and surrounding communities. Led by Dr. Rick Guthrie, the practice remains focused on giving every patient the best care possible. To learn more, visit https://www.boonescreekdentistry.com/.
About Partnerships for Dentists
Partnerships for Dentists (“P4D”) partners with successful dentists to provide world-class management services that allow their clinical partners to have a great work-life balance. Having hundreds of years of dental experience, the leadership team has a proven track record of increasing practice values and maximizing wealth accumulation for retirement. For more information, visit https://www.p4dentists.com/.
About TUSK Practice Sales
TUSK Practice Sales (“TUSK”) provides M&A Advisory services in the healthcare industry. TUSK has completed over $1.5B 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.