MB2 Dental, the foremost and largest dental partnership organization (DPO) nationwide, has announced the inclusion of its 600th practice into the company’s rapidly expanding dental partnership organization (DPO) model.
The 600th practice is Highland Creek Family Dental – South in Lafayette, Indiana. This location is a de novo (newly built practice) owned by Dr. Shane Cope, a general dentist. Dr. Cope initially joined forces with MB2 Dental in August 2022 with his existing practice, Highland Creek Family Dental. Exactly one year later, with the unwavering support of MB2 Dental, Dr. Cope is inaugurating his new brand extension, Highland Creek Family Dental – South, aimed at serving the southern Lafayette community.
As of August 2023, the MB2 Dental network has expanded to encompass over 1,200 supported doctors across the company’s 600 practices. While MB2 has encountered remarkable growth through acquisitions over the years, the company has also established an operational branch dedicated to aiding doctors in the expansion of their brands by initiating new de novo locations.
“As a doctor-founded, -owned and -led organization, the addition of our 600th practice marks a significant milestone in the strength and growth of our business. It’s symbolic that our 600th practice is a de novo location as these were the foundation of our business during the first decade of MB2 Dental’s operations. We will continue to emphasize expansion through both de novo practices and new partnership acquisitions. Dr. Cope is evidence that our doctor owners are afforded various opportunities to experience growth from right within our organization,” explained Dr. Chris Steven Villanueva, founder and chief executive officer at MB2.
“Furthermore, I’m so appreciative of all our doctor partners and the 8,000+ team members that comprise the MB2 Dental family nationwide who continue to deliver on our mission of preserving private practice,” Dr. Villanueva concluded.
Dr. Cope commented on his partnership with MB2 Dental, stating: “In just one year, I have witnessed firsthand the many benefits of working with MB2 Dental. The DPO model MB2 Dental brings to doctor partners allowed me to dedicate more time and resources to patient care while also seizing a chance to introduce another dental clinic in my community. My patients have come to know and expect a certain level of care and service from Highland Creek Family Dental, and with our expanded resources, we can serve a greater population and also foster additional advancement trajectories for our clinical team.”
MB2 operates with a mission designed to preserve the integrity of the dental profession in a rapidly consolidating market. MB2 Dental, the first group to introduce the DPO model, started as a single practice, owned by Founder and CEO Dr. Chris Steven Villanueva, in 2007. This model resonated with Dr. Villanueva’s colleagues and quickly grew through doctor referrals. MB2 has since undergone two recapitalization events, most recently partnering with private equity firm Charlesbank Capital Partners in 2021.
About MB2 Dental
The Dallas-based company is a first-of-its-kind dental partnership organization (DPO) founded and led by dentist and entrepreneur Dr. Chris Steven Villanueva. The company empowers dentists to preserve their profession by ensuring clinical autonomy and providing resources and support to its doctor owners. Since its founding in 2007, MB2 has partnered with more than 600 general and specialty dental practices across 39 states.
For more information, visit www.mb2dental.com or connect with the company on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
