Eau Claire, Wis.-based Simko Specialty Dental and private equity firm Blue Sea Capital have entered a strategic partnership to form Specialty Smile Partners.
The new management services organization will provide administrative support to Simko's affiliated practices and guide the company through its continued growth, Blue Sea Capital said in an April 8 news release.
Simko is affiliated with 35 orthodontic and pediatric dentistry practices in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Colorado. The practices will continue to operate under their respective brands. The doctors and management team at Simko will continue to hold their roles at their respective organizations while also providing leadership to Specialty Smile Partners.