TUSK Practice Sales Advises Smith & Co. Dental Practitioners in its sale to MB2 Dental…
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 1st , 2025 — TUSK Practice Sales (“TUSK”) the premiere healthcare-focused M&A Advisor, advised Smith & Co. Practitioners in its partnership with MB2 Dental, a portfolio company of Charlesbank Capital Partners and Warburg Pincus. The transaction was led by Yazen Abusad, Director of M&A. Alex Cherniavsky and Sam Lupton spearheaded the diligence and analytics efforts for TUSK.
Founded by Dr. Andrew Smith, Smith & Co. Practitioners has been a cornerstone of the Bel Air, Maryland community for over a decade. The practice is known for its high-quality general dentistry and modern, patient-centered approach to care.
Dr. Smith shared, “The TUSK team made a complex process simple. They brought us multiple offers, allowing us to choose the best-fit partner at the right valuation. Our practice was in growth mode when we enlisted TUSK to run a marketed sales process, and they negotiated in a way that allowed us to maximize value both now and in the future. We’re excited to continue our positive trajectory with MB2 Dental.”
Jake Berry, Chief Development Officer at MB2 Dental, remarked, “Dr. Smith has built a fantastic practice with a strong focus on patient care and the future of dentistry. We’re honored to welcome him and the entire Smith & Co. Practitioners team into the MB2 Dental network.”
About Smith & Co. Practitioners
Founded in 2007 by Dr. Andrew Smith, Smith & Co. Practitioners is a single-location general dentistry practice based in Bel Air, Maryland. The practice is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-focused care to the community. For more information, visit https://smithcodental.com
About MB2 Dental
Dallas-based MB2 Dental is a first-of-its-kind dental partnership organization founded in 2007 and led by dentist and entrepreneur Dr. Chris Steven Villanueva. MB2 Dental was the first group to introduce the DPO model when it was born from Dr. Villanueva’s practice and soon resonated with his colleagues, quickly growing through doctor referrals.
MB2 Dental’s model is designed to preserve the integrity of the dental profession in a rapidly consolidating market. The Company empowers dentists to preserve their profession by ensuring clinical autonomy and providing resources and support to its doctor owners.
Since its founding, MB2 Dental has partnered with more than 750 general and specialty dental practices across 45 states. The Company has undergone three recapitalization events, most recently partnering with private equity firm Warburg Pincus in 2024.
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