The Smilist Management in Great Neck, N.Y., has affiliated with Encore Dental, a DSO with five offices in New Jersey.
The partnership expands The Smilist's presence in metro New York to 34 locations and more than 90 dentists and specialists.
The DSO is backed by Zenyth Partners, a private equity firm that invests in healthcare services companies.
"Our partnership with Encore Dental puts us in a strong position for further expansion," Robert Feuer, chairman of The Smilist, said in a March 11 news release. "It represents a significant step in establishing a platform for continued growth combining the strengths of two successful companies."
Encore Dental was founded in 2012 by Christopher Emma, DMD, Michael Massaro, DMD, and Ryan Pannorfi, DMD.