Smile Doctors added six new affiliate practices and opened a de novo location in Baltimore in Q1 2025, building on its March acquisition of myOrthos and expanding its national footprint.

Smile Doctors announced the addition of six new affiliate practices and the opening of a de novo office in Baltimore, marking continued national growth through strategic partnerships and expansion efforts in the first quarter of 2025.

Q1 Growth Includes Six New Affiliates Across Six States

The six practices joining Smile Doctors span six states and bring 16 new locations into the network:

  • Hatcher & Frey Orthodontics (Virginia) — Drs William Hatcher, Scott Frey, Gregory Hutchins, and Valerie LaScala
  • Local Orthodontics (Tennessee) — Dr John Marshall Jewett
  • Hughes Orthodontics (Virginia) — Drs Justin Hughes and Herbert Hughes
  • Zambrano Orthodontics (Florida) — Drs Jaime Zambrano and Michael Karp
  • GO Orthodontics (Mississippi & Tennessee) — Drs R. Todd Gililland, Shawn O’Bannon, Morgan W. Gonder, and Shane Radford
  • Eberle Orthodontics (Kentucky) — Dr Scott J. Eberle

“We’re excited to join a network of like-minded orthodontists committed to delivering exceptional outcomes and compassionate care,” said Frey.

Baltimore De Novo Opens in January

In addition to new affiliations, Smile Doctors partnered with Dr Amanda Gallagher to open a de novo office in The Village of Cross Keys in Baltimore, Md—her fifth practice location in the state. The office opened in January.

“The process of opening this de novo at Cross Keys was our most seamless yet,” said Gallagher. “Every detail of our office and treatment experience was thoughtfully designed to make patients feel welcome, important, and cared for.”

myOrthos Acquisition Adds 70+ Locations and New States

The Q1 expansions follow Smile Doctors’ March acquisition of myOrthos, a 70+ location orthodontic support organization operating in 13 states. That deal expanded Smile Doctors’ national footprint to more than 550 supported locations across 36 states, adding provider density in existing markets and entering four new states: Delaware, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

Continued Focus on Strategic Growth

“M&A remains an important avenue for us in achieving continued growth,” said Smile Doctors CEO J. Hedrick. “That said, our focus has always been on partnering with exceptional orthodontists who share our values and commitment to clinical excellence.”

With these recent additions, Smile Doctors continues to grow its presence across the United States, combining organic growth strategies with targeted affiliations and acquisitions.

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