CHARLOTTE, N.C., September 10th, 2026 — TUSK Practice Sales (“TUSK”), the premier healthcare-focused M&A advisor, advised Prairie Kids Dental and Clover Kids Dental on their partnership with Chord Specialty Dental Partners. The transaction was led by Kevin Sauer, Director of M&A, with Alex Cherniavsky and Zac Zielinski leading the diligence and analytics efforts for TUSK.
Dr. Kimberly Gill brings years of experience caring for children of all ages throughout the greater Columbus area. As the founder of Prairie Kids Dental in West Jefferson and Clover Kids Dental in Columbus, she has built both practices around a shared commitment to gentle, patient-focused care and helping children establish a strong foundation for lifelong oral health. Today, Prairie Kids Dental and Clover Kids Dental continue to provide personalized, high-quality pediatric dental care with a focus on delivering a positive experience for every child and family they serve.
“From the beginning, TUSK made what could have been a complicated process feel manageable,” shared Dr. Kimberly Gill. “The team took the time to understand my goals for the practices and kept me informed every step of the way. I always felt that they had my best interests in mind and were there to help me make informed decisions throughout the process. I’m grateful for their guidance and look forward to continuing this next chapter with Chord Specialty Dental Partners.”
“As Chord looked to expand into Ohio, we wanted to partner with a group that shared our commitment to quality pediatric dental care. Dr. Gill and the entire Prairie Kids Dental and Clover Kids Dental team perfectly align to that philosophy,” said Alex Clayton, Chief Financial Officer at Chord Specialty Dental Partners. “We’re excited to welcome both practices to Chord and look forward to supporting their continued growth.”
About Prairie Kids Dental and Clover Kids Dental
Prairie Kids Dental in West Jefferson and Clover Kids Dental in Columbus are pediatric dental practices serving families throughout central Ohio. Both practices offer preventive care, restorative treatment, and sedation options for infants, children, and teens. Prairie Kids Dental’s office is designed to help young patients feel comfortable and incorporates modern dental technology such as intraoral cameras, digital X-rays, and silver diamine fluoride into its care, while Clover Kids Dental offers restorative treatments including tooth-colored fillings, pediatric crowns, and baby root canals. For more information, visit www.pkdkids.com and www.cloverkidsdental.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 patients’ oral health journeys. With a commitment to excellence in supporting pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, oral surgery, and ambulatory surgery centers, their services intertwine to create outstanding patient experiences. Supporting more than 60 partner practices across eight states, Chord is committed to providing the highest level of business and operational support, allowing 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 $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.