✨We're excited to announce a major milestone in our journey: Operation Dental has officially expanded into the Florida Panhandle through the acquisition of two established Pensacola-area practices.

This isn't just about adding locations. It's about welcoming incredible teams, preserving decades of trust, and continuing a legacy of exceptional patient care that has served generations of families for more than 45 years. 🪥🦷

This expansion represents more than growth; it reflects our continued commitment to people-first, dentist-led dentistry. By investing in strong teams and meaningful partnerships, we're able to scale with intention while preserving what matters most: exceptional patient care.

With this expansion, we're proud to bring our people-first philosophy to a new region while continuing our mission of providing exceptional oral healthcare across Florida.

👉 Stay tuned for more updates! In the meantime, explore our latest blog to learn more about this expansion and our continued growth: https://operationdental.com/operation-dental-marks-a-new-territory-expanding-into-the-florida-panhandle-with-acquisition-of-two-pensacola-practices/

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We're heading to the Florida Dental Convention 2026, and we're bringing a different perspective on what growth in dentistry can look like, and we're not showing up quietly. 💙

As a 100% dentist-owned and operated organization, we've built something intentionally different: a people-first culture focused on supporting dentists, empowering teams, protecting clinical autonomy, and creating opportunities for long-term personal, professional, and financial growth all without private equity backing.

From mentorship and leadership development to operational support, partnership opportunities, equity ownership, passive income potential, and work-life balance, we’re committed to helping dental professionals create fulfilling careers without sacrificing culture, autonomy, or purpose.

If you’ve been searching for a place where growth doesn’t require sacrificing autonomy, purpose, or your sanity, come meet the team redefining what modern dentistry can look like:

📍 Florida Dental Convention 2026
📅 June 25–27
🏝 Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center | Orlando, FL
👋 Booth 332

✨ Because at Operation Dental, we believe dentistry should be built around people, not profits.
🔗 Learn more at http://www.operationdental.com

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🎙️🦷 Episode #20: Flipping the Mic — Matt Robinson on Building Operation Dental & What's Next

In the beginning, there were no big bank loans, just seller financing and a lot of trust. Building deal by deal. Earning belief before proving it, because when you're new, not everyone is ready to bet on you. Then came the moment that changed everything.

From figuring it out → to becoming a true DSO. With the right partners in place. Because growth isn't just about adding practices. It's about building the infrastructure that sustains it. And sometimes, the biggest flex?

Not worrying about your numbers anymore because you built the right systems behind them. 💡

🎧 Tune into the Driven Dental Podcast to hear the full story: https://thedrivendentalpodcast.com

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We are excited to welcome Dr. Jack Bansbach, DMD, to our Blue Wave Dental Team! ✨

Dr. Bansbach graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine before completing a General Practice Residency at the highly respected Strong Memorial Hospital at the University of Rochester. 🎓

His philosophy of care is centered around listening first, building trust, and creating meaningful relationships with patients. Dr. Bansbach is committed to providing compassionate, patient-focused care while ensuring every individual feels comfortable, respected, and confident in their treatment experience. 😄

Join us in giving a warm welcome to Dr. Jack Bansbach, DMD - we're thrilled to have him as part of our growing team and look forward to the impact he will make in the Jacksonville, Florida community! ⭐

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🎙️🦷 Episode #20: Flipping the Mic — Matt Robinson on Building Operation Dental & What’s Next

One of the biggest leadership lessons?

Hiring for what someone can produce instead of who they are as a person. Because skills might impress you on paper, attitude shows up in the patient experience, the team dynamic, and the culture every single day. The shift is simple, but powerful:

✔️ Culture over credentials
✔️ Attitude over output
✔️ Long-term fit over short-term gain

At Operation Dental, being hands-off clinically doesn’t mean being hands-off culturally. When it comes to protecting the team and the patient experience, that’s where leadership leans in. Because the right people don't just grow practices… they build environments others want to be part of. 💡

🎧 Tune into the Driven Dental Podcast to hear the full story:
https://thedrivendentalpodcast.com

🌱 Does this sound like your next move? Explore opportunities and join our team: https://operationdental.com/careers/

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This Memorial Day, we’re taking a moment to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. ❤️🤍💙

Today, we pause, reflect, and appreciate the moments we often take for granted: time with family, laughter with friends, and the freedom to smile freely every day. From our dental family to yours, thank you to those who served, those we remember, and the families who carry their legacy forward.

Wishing everyone a safe, meaningful, and smile-filled Memorial Day. 🇺🇸✨

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Today’s dental landscape is no longer just about owning a single office. More dentists are exploring strategic partnership models that create opportunities for scalable growth, long-term equity, operational support, and sustainable income while still prioritizing exceptional patient care. 🦷📈

At Operation Dental, our partial ownership model is designed to help dentists grow beyond the limitations of traditional independent ownership by providing operational, financial, marketing, staffing, and technology support that allows practices to scale more efficiently and create long-term value.

From stronger EBITDA and operational efficiencies to recurring distributions and multi-practice growth opportunities, the right partnership can help dentists focus more on clinical excellence and less on the administrative burden of running a practice alone. 💙

Not every DSO is the same, and choosing the right partner matters. Success comes from aligning with a team that shares your vision, values, and long-term goals.

✨ Read our latest blog to learn how partial ownership models are reshaping the future of dentistry and creating new opportunities for growth-minded dentists: https://operationdental.com/the-benefits-of-a-dso-partial-ownership-model-in-dental-practices-for-growth-equity-and-income/

🌱 Learn more about partnership opportunities: https://operationdental.com/partnership/

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More than dentistry. More than a mission trip. This was 15 people showing up with one purpose: serve others. 💙✨

Some of the Winter Park Dentistry team recently traveled to Honduras to provide dental care and support to communities in need and the impact went far beyond the dental chair. Our team included dentists, hygienists, assistants, UCF pre-dental students, nurses, a retired ER physician, and volunteers who spent their days helping children, educating families, and creating unforgettable moments throughout different villages each day. 😄

From deep cleanings and extractions to blood pressure checks, vision screenings, oral hygiene education, and kids activities, every person on the trip played a role in changing lives one patient at a time. And honestly… watching future dental students step into patient care, seeing kids smile during VBS activities, and helping patients who haven’t had access to dental care in years? That’s the kind of stuff that stays with you forever. 🦷🌎

Because sometimes the biggest thing you can give someone isn't just treatment, it’s compassion, dignity, and reminding them they matter. ✨

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🎙️🦷 Episode #20: Flipping the Mic — Matt Robinson on Building Operation Dental & What’s Next

There was never a moment of “let’s slow down.” It was always figure it out, keep going, adjust along the way.

One practice turned into two… Then a year later, four. No blueprint. No perfect timing. Just execution.

And the biggest risk? Not the deals. Not the growth. It was asking people to believe in something that didn't exist yet. Hiring people who were willing to take a chance was the real leap. Because building something from nothing isn’t about having all the answers… It’s about moving forward anyway and finding people who believe before it’s obvious. 💡

🎧 Tune into the Driven Dental Podcast to hear the full story:
https://thedrivendentalpodcast.com

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Happy Mother's Day! 💖

Today, we recognize and celebrate the incredible mothers who lead with strength, compassion, and resilience both at home and within our communities. Thank you for the care you give, the example you set, and the countless ways you support those around you. Your impact extends far beyond what can be seen. 💕

You spend so much time taking care of everyone else… today is your reminder to take care of you, too. Because a healthy smile makes everything brighter! 😄✨

You deserve to be celebrated today and every day!

With love from all of us at Operation Dental, we wish you a day filled with appreciation, joy, and well-deserved recognition. 🤍

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