“We are excited to partner with THL and believe our combined resources, experience, and capital will help drive continued success going forward,” added Mike Watts, Partner at Linden. and the Smile Doctors team,” said Tony Davis, President and Managing Partner at Linden. “We are proud of the strong growth and performance at Smile Doctors since our initial investment in 2017 and look forward to continuing to support J. “We are committed to helping the Company’s talented, affiliated orthodontists grow their practices and extend patient access to best-in-industry resources and services.” “Smile Doctors is the platform of choice for clinicians at every stage of their careers,” said Megan Preiner, Managing Director at THL. We look forward to supporting the company’s doctors as they grow and extend this model of patient-centric care,” said Joshua Nelson, Managing Director and Head of Healthcare at THL. “We have been very impressed with Smile Doctors’ proven track record of delivering best-in-class services and achieving exceptional patient satisfaction. This partnership allows our team members to remain committed to providing excellent care in our communities with all-inclusive orthodontic treatment that results in beautiful, confident smiles and genuine, unforgettable experiences.” “Along with our existing partners at Linden, we are excited about the opportunity to create new partnerships with thriving practices and continue to expand our services through this new relationship. “As we focus on making quality orthodontic care accessible to more people across the United States, we are thrilled to welcome our new partners at THL,” said J. The new partnership will support Smile Doctors’ efforts of continued growth and expanded service offerings.

Affiliated orthodontists will retain a significant ownership stake in the organization. THL is investing alongside existing financial sponsor Linden Capital Partners (“Linden”) in an equal partnership. (“THL”), a premier private equity firm investing in growth companies. (Georgetown, TX) Janu– Smile Doctors, the largest and fastest growing orthodontics-focused dental support organization (“OSO”) in the U.S., with more than 295 locations, announced a strategic investment from Thomas H. THL Joins Linden Capital Partners in Equal Partnership Alongside the Affiliated Orthodontist Owners to Support Smile Doctors’ Continued Growth

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