Schmitt Dental Joins Southern Family Dental Partners
New Acquisition Expands Footprint in Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (December 3rd, 2024) – Southern Family Dental Partners (SFDP), a DSO founded by dental professionals for dental professionals, is proud to announce its acquisition of Schmitt Dental, which includes six locations in Tennessee, effective December 2nd, 2024.
Juloy Raymer, CEO of SFDP, said, “The addition of Schmitt Dental into the Southern Family Dental Partners organization expands our footprint into most of Tennessee allowing us to introduce our take on Southern hospitality to a larger patient population. The dentists who have joined us through this acquisition of six locations are world-class, both in service and quality as they love practicing dentistry and taking care of their patients. Steve Schmitt, founder and owner, has already been a great addition to the clinical leadership of SFDP as his vision and recruitment expertise have already been of great value in making the organization stronger and poised for continued growth.”
The addition of Schmitt Dental represents a significant milestone for SFDP, enhancing its presence in Tennessee and bringing the total number of managed practices in the state to twelve, with twenty-two locations across the Southeast.
This partnership underscores SFDP’s dedication to expanding access to high-quality dental care while maintaining a focus on personalized patient experiences.
Integrating Schmitt Dental into the SFDP network offers numerous benefits. The Schmitt team brings a reputation for excellence in patient care, innovative approaches to dentistry, and strong ties to their local communities. Their addition allows SFDP to further strengthen its foundation of clinical expertise and compassionate care. By leveraging SFDP’s dedicated network of business and operational support, Schmitt Dental’s talented providers and staff can focus entirely on delivering exceptional service to their patients.
“We are thrilled to welcome Schmitt Dental’s six new practices to our SFDP team! Each location brings a wealth of talent and expertise, allowing us to enhance our commitment to providing exceptional dental care. Together, we will continue to create healthy smiles and foster a supportive community for our patients,” said Heather Lowery, SFDP Vice President of Operations in Tennessee and Arkansas.
The partnership exemplifies SFDP’s mission of fostering a collaborative network where dental professionals thrive while delivering outstanding care to patients throughout the Southeast.
ABOUT SOUTHERN FAMILY DENTAL PARTNERS
SFDP partners with dental practices across the Southeast region to help improve the patient experience and remedy the burden of managing your practice. SFDP offers a suite of management functions and resources including, but not limited to, dental supply management, payor contracting, human resources/payroll, marketing, and billing. We have successfully affiliated with twenty-two practices in Tennessee, Georgia, Arkansas, and Alabama with expansion plans to grow within the Southeast. For more information about Southern Family Dental Partners, visit www.southernfamilydentalpartners.com.