TUSK Practice Sales Advises Oak Tree Pediatric Dentistry in its Partnership with Chord Specialty Dental Partners…
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 28th, 2026 — TUSK Practice Sales (“TUSK”), the premier healthcare-focused M&A advisor, advised Oak Tree Pediatric Dentistry in its partnership with Chord Specialty Dental Partners. The transaction was led by Yazen Abusad, Director of M&A, with Alex Cherniavsky and Tyler Gross spearheading the diligence and analytics efforts for TUSK.
Oak Tree Pediatric Dentistry, led by Dr. Jon Chay, proudly serves families in Greenville, South Carolina, providing comprehensive dental care for children, teens, and young adults. The practice combines clinical excellence with a warm, welcoming environment, helping young patients build the foundation for a lifetime of healthy smiles.
“TUSK helped find a partner who truly understands the practice my team and I have spent years building,” shared Dr. Chay. “They ran an incredibly thorough process and brought interest from buyers we would’ve never found on our own. Knowing that my patients, my team, and everything we’ve built are in good hands is what mattered most, and TUSK delivered on that. I’m confident we found the right fit in Chord Specialty Dental Partners, and I’m excited for what this next chapter holds.”
“Dr. Chay and the Oak Tree Pediatric Dentistry team have built an exceptional practice rooted in clinical excellence and a deep commitment to the families they serve,” shared Alex Clayton, Executive Vice President, Finance & Strategy at Chord Specialty Dental Partners. “We’re excited to have Oak Tree Pediatric Dentistry as part of our network and look forward to supporting everything they’ve built for years to come.”
About Oak Tree Pediatric Dentistry
Oak Tree Pediatric Dentistry offers preventative, restorative, and sedation services tailored to the unique needs of young patients, from their first tooth through young adulthood. The team is committed to making every visit comfortable and engaging, instilling healthy dental habits that set kids up for a lifetime of confident smiles. For more information, visit https://www.oaktreesmiles.com/
About Chord Specialty Dental Partners
Chord Specialty Dental Partners is a multi-specialty Dental Support Organization, aligning each line of service in support of their patients’ oral health journey. With a commitment to excellence in pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, oral surgery, and ambulatory surgery centers, their services intertwine to create outstanding patient experiences. Supporting more than 60 partner practices across seven states, Chord is committed to providing the highest level of business and operational support, allowing its skilled providers and clinicians to focus on patient-centered care. For more information, visit https://www.chordsdp.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.