Strengthening a Doctor-Led Network Rooted in Clinical Excellence and Shared Values

CHICAGO, IL / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2025 / Phase 1 Equity, a doctor-owned, doctor-led, and doctor-governed platform for orthodontists and pediatric dentists, is excited to welcome a leading multi-site provider of orthodontics practice in Texas to its growing network.

Known for delivering exceptional care through advanced technology - including 3D imaging, an in-house lab, and a wide range of treatment options - the practice brings with it a strong culture of innovation, trust, and patient-first values.

"This partnership reflects exactly why we built Phase 1 Equity," said Mike Rice, CEO of Phase 1 Equity. "We're creating a network where like-minded doctors can retain full clinical control, continue to build on what they've already created, and access the resources they need to grow - without giving up any ownership of their practice. With this new addition, we're now twelve locations strong, and still guided by the same principles: autonomy, collaboration, and a shared commitment to doing what's best for our patients."

Dr. Bryan Williams, DDS, MSD, a Phase 1 Equity founder and board member, added, "We are excited to welcome our newest practice and doctor to the Phase 1 Equity family. The doctor and their teams are well known in their communities for providing innovative, effective treatments and an outstanding patient experience, and all of us at Phase 1 Equity look forward to collaborating, sharing best practices, and supporting their excellent work."

About Phase 1 Equity

Phase 1 Equity is a doctor-owned platform created specifically for orthodontists and pediatric dentists. Our distinctive Doctor Equity™ model successfully combines private practice with private equity, allowing doctors to retain complete control over clinical and practice decision-making, while benefitting from the collective power of a nationwide network of like-minded practitioners. Doctors have access to decades of expertise and resources that optimize practice operations, reduce costs, enhance profitability, and maximize practice value. Unlike a sale to a traditional DSO, Phase 1 Equity's partnership approach works with doctors to build substantial practice value and increase EBITDA before a sale to private equity. This ensures doctors receive a significantly larger share of the financial rewards in a future sale, compared to a traditional DSO model.

We're not a traditional DSO. We're a community of doctors building something meaningful - together.

Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Visit www.Phase1Equity.com or contact info@phase1equity.com to learn more.

SOURCE: Phase 1 Equity