Orthodontic practice management and support services company.
Acquired by Leonard Green & Partners2019-01-29
Platform for consolidating independent orthodontic practices
Orthodontic care quality will decline, with shorter appointment times, higher patient loads, and deferred equipment maintenance
Orthodontic service offerings will be reduced, with fewer specialized treatments and services like oral surgery or TMJ therapy
Orthodontic practices will experience higher staff turnover as experienced orthodontists and nurses are replaced with less qualified personnel
Billing practices will become more aggressive, with upcoding of procedures and diagnosis to maximize reimbursements
Cosmetic changes to Orthodontic Partners' branding, leadership shuffles, and 'efficiency' announcements
Gradual staffing cuts begin, with experienced orthodontists and nurses replaced by less qualified personnel
Noticeable declines in service quality, with longer wait times, rushed appointments, and fewer specialized treatments
Major issues emerge, such as clinic closures, quality scandals, and patient complaints about declining care
Potential bankruptcy, fire sale to another operator, or continued degradation of Orthodontic Partners' services
Other companies that followed a similar path after PE acquisition
Be vigilant for any changes in your orthodontist's care quality, staff, or service offerings
Consider seeking care from independent orthodontists not affiliated with Orthodontic Partners
Advocate for your local community to support and maintain high-quality, affordable orthodontic care
Community-focused healthcare
Integrated managed care consortium