Operation Dental Acquires Two More Dental Practices In The Florida Panhandle

Florida Panhandle - September 2026 – Operation Dental, a dentist-led, privately owned group practice organization, is pleased to announce the acquisition of two more dental practices located in the Florida Panhandle, marking another important milestone in Operation Dental’s continued growth throughout the state.

The practices have built strong reputations in their respective communities by developing lasting patient relationships and delivering personalized, high-quality dental care. Both practices will continue to focus on delivering an outstanding patient experience while benefiting from Operation Dental’s additional resources, operational support, and long-term growth strategy.

“Growth is most meaningful when it strengthens what already makes a practice special,” said Dr. Peter Kelly, Chief Executive Officer. “The teams have built something remarkable through the trust they’ve earned from their patients and communities. We’re proud to build on that legacy, giving their teams the support and resources to grow while preserving the local relationships and patient-first culture at the heart of their success.”

Operation Dental’s expansion into the Panhandle signifies a strategic investment in the future of dentistry in Northwest Florida. The Florida Panhandle community is an important regional hub and is one of Florida’s most recognized Gulf Coast destinations. Together, these locations provide Operation Dental with an opportunity to serve a broader patient population throughout the region.

As Operation Dental expands access to care across Florida communities, including the addition of the two Florida Panhandle practices, its growth strategy remains firmly rooted in strengthening the existing practices and people already at the heart of the organization. Most recently, the expansion of Blue Wave Dental’s clinical team establishes the practice as a three-provider practice, broadening its clinical capacity and positioning the team for sustained growth. In addition, the promotion of Neshmarie Agosto to Clinical Regional Manager strengthens clinical leadership and collaboration across Northwest Florida.

Together, these milestones reflect Operation Dental’s next phase of growth and its continued commitment to growing its practices, talented providers, and experienced team leaders throughout Florida.

About Operation Dental - Dentistry powered by people, not profit.

Operation Dental is a dentist-led, privately owned group practice committed to putting people before profits. We serve communities across Jacksonville, Sarasota, and Central Florida without being private equity-backed. We offer comprehensive dental services for patients of all ages, including general, family, cosmetic, restorative, implant, reconstructive, oral surgery, emergency, endodontic, and periodontic care. Our mission is to break the DSO stereotype by pioneering a management style that prioritizes people over profits and always puts our dentists, employees, and patients first — not the bottom line. We provide our dentists and expert medical staff with the systems, resources, and support they need so they can focus entirely on what matters most: patient care.