Pensacola, FL – June 2026 – Operation Dental, a rapidly growing, Orlando-based, dentist-led, privately owned group practice, is proud to announce the acquisition of two established dental practices in the Pensacola area, marking the company's first expansion into the Florida Panhandle. The acquisition officially took effect on June 1, 2026.

The Pensacola practices have built a strong reputation with more than 45 years of combined excellence in dentistry throughout Escambia County. Over the years, they have earned the trust of generations of families through their commitment to clinical excellence, compassionate care, and personalized patient-centered care.

"From the beginning, it was clear these practices share many of the core values that define Operation Dental today," said Dr. Peter Kelly, CEO. "Their reputation has been built not only on clinical excellence, but on the relationships they've cultivated with patients and families across generations.”

With the additional operational support, resources, and expertise provided by Operation Dental, patients can expect a seamless transition and continued access to the same dedicated team and outstanding clinical care they have come to trust. The added support will enable the team to focus even more on patient care while further enhancing the overall patient experience.

“We are honored to welcome the teams of Pensacola into the Operation Dental family,” said Dr. Kelly. “We look forward to preserving their legacy while investing in the people, resources, and infrastructure that will support their continued success in delivering exceptional care for years to come.”

With a growing network of practices across Jacksonville, Sarasota, and Central Florida, Operation Dental continues to expand its reach throughout the state. Its expansion into the Florida Panhandle represents an exciting new chapter in the organization's vision to broaden access to exceptional oral healthcare while maintaining the independence and dentist-led approach that defines its culture.

The acquisition follows several significant milestones for Operation Dental, including the expansion of its Gulf Coast footprint through the acquisition of a Bradenton practice, the successful rebrand and relocation of Heathrow Dentistry, and the addition of respected providers Dr. Jack Bansbach, DMD, Dr. Woowon Choi, DMD, Dr. Graham Jones, DMD, and Dr. Jonathan Petrie, DMD.

To learn more about Operation Dental and its services, visit us at operationdental.com/contact/.

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 backed by private equity. 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.