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Great Expressions Dental Centers, Inc. Acquires DenCor Management Services, Inc.
7/1/2007
Bloomfield Hills, MI, July 1st, 2007 – Great Expressions Dental Centers, Inc. (Great Expressions) has acquired the assets of DenCor Management Services, Inc. (DenCor) and entered into an agreement with Apple Dental Affiliates, P.A. to manage its six dental locations in the Tampa/St. Petersburg area. With an existing seven affiliated locations in the Fort Myers, FL area, Great Expressions has expanded its presence on Florida’s gulf coast with a total of thirteen affiliated practices in Southwest Florida.
Richard E. Beckman, Chief Executive Officer of Great Expressions stated “the acquisition of DenCor’s business is a strategic step for Great Expressions Dental Centers’ growth in the Florida market. We look forward to working with Dr. Phillip Apple and his professional staff.”
Dr. Phillip Apple, President and Chief Dental Officer of Apple Dental Affiliates, PA, stated “I am pleased to affiliate with an organization whose goals are the same as my own. We feel this ultimately will allow us to offer our patients expanded services and locations as well as more opportunities for our dental professionals and staff”.
Great Expressions Dental Centers is one of the leading privately owned dental practice management companies in the United States with 106 affiliated dental practices operating out of 77 facilities in Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Michigan, Ohio and Virginia. Great Expressions Dental Centers professionals have been exceeding patients’ expectations for over 25 years and provides a full range of dental services including specialties. For more information on Great Expressions Dental Centers call (888) SMILE-80 or visit us online at www.greatexpressions.com.
CONTACT: Richard E. Beckman Chief Executive Officer 248-203-1100