TUSK Practice Sales Advises SoFi Dental Care & Orthodontics in its sale to Independence Dental Services…
CHARLOTTE, N.C., November 24, 2025 — TUSK Practice Sales (“TUSK”), the premier healthcare-focused M&A advisor, advised SoFi Dental Care & Orthodontics in its partnership with Independence DSO. The transaction was led by Yazen Abusad, Director of Mergers & Acquisitions at TUSK. Alex Cherniavsky and Tyler Gross spearheaded the diligence and analytics efforts for TUSK.
Under the leadership of Dr. Simon Amini and Dr. Ardavan Saidi, SoFi Dental Care & Orthodontics delivers comprehensive general, cosmetic, implant, orthodontic, oral surgery, endodontic, periodontic, and pediatric care to patients across Miami Beach and the greater South Florida area. The practice is renowned for clinical efficiency and patient-centered care, combining multi-specialty expertise, modern technology, and integrated treatment planning.
“From the beginning, TUSK invested the time to understand our transition goals and delivered an outcome that exceeded our expectations,” said Dr. Simon Amini. “Their professionalism, deep industry knowledge, and steady communication gave us confidence throughout the process. We’re thrilled to partner with Independence DSO and excited for this next chapter.”
“From start to finish, TUSK felt like an extension of our team,” said Dr. Ardavan Saidi. “They brought a clear plan, prepared us for diligence, and handled the heavy lifting so that our team could stay focused on patients. We’re excited to continue serving our community with Independence DSO as our long-term partner.”
“We’re thrilled to welcome SoFi Dental Care & Orthodontics to Independence DSO,” said Hughes Koury, Director of Business Development at Independence DSO. “Their multi-specialty team, technology-forward approach, and integrated treatment planning deliver the kind of patient-centered outcomes we value—and they’re a perfect fit for our growth strategy in South Florida.”
About SoFi Dental Care & Orthodontics
SoFi Dental Care & Orthodontics is a multi-specialty dental practice serving Miami Beach, Florida, offering comprehensive cosmetic and restorative dentistry, dental implants (including full-arch solutions), orthodontics (including Invisalign®), oral surgery, periodontics, endodontics, and pediatric dentistry—all in one location. For more information, visit https://www.southbeachsmiles.com/.
About Independence DSO
Independence DSO partners with dentist-led practices to accelerate growth while preserving clinical autonomy. By providing technology, analytics, and operational resources, the organization helps teams scale consistently while doctors retain control of clinical decisions. Learn more at https://independencedso.com.
About TUSK Practice Sales
TUSK Practice Sales (“TUSK”) provides M&A Advisory services in the healthcare industry. TUSK has completed over $1.3B 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