Name
01. What the Next Era of Dental M&A Will Entail
Date & Time
Monday, September 14, 2026, 8:00 AM - 8:40 AM
Speakers
Murat Ayik, DDS, Partner, Specialty1 Partners
Jeff Ungrund, Vice President, Affiliations, Heartland Dental
Mandy Gast, Chief Development Officer, Lone Peak Dental Group
Ashish Bagai, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners
Miguel Mireles, Director, Investment Banking, Skytale Group
Jeff Ungrund, Vice President, Affiliations, Heartland Dental
Mandy Gast, Chief Development Officer, Lone Peak Dental Group
Ashish Bagai, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners
Miguel Mireles, Director, Investment Banking, Skytale Group
Description
What the Next Era of Dental M&A Will Entail explores evolving trends and strategies in dental mergers and acquisitions. This panel examines market consolidation, valuation factors, regulatory considerations, and integration best practices—showing how dental organizations can strategically grow, maximize value, and navigate a rapidly changing business landscape.
Location Name
Williford C (Second floor)
Full Address
Hilton Chicago
720 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
United States
720 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
United States
Session Type
Panel
Moderated by
Ariana Portalatin, Assistant Editor, Becker's Healthcare
Moderator Email Address
aportalatin@beckershealthcare.com
Dental + DSO: Topic Tags
Private Equity, Business Growth