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Abano Healthcare

Dental practice management and support network

Overview

Abano Healthcare coordinates a large Australasian network of dental practices by delivering operational, clinical and administrative support to partner clinics. Its platform centralises core functions such as business operations, finance, marketing, IT and HR across branded practices like Maven Dental, Lumino The Dentists and 1300SMILES. This setup helps hundreds of locations and over 700 clinical partners focus on delivering high-quality dental care. Its goal is to improve efficiency, enable clinicians to grow their practices, and provide patient-centered oral health services across the region.

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About Abano Healthcare

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Why Abano Healthcare is rated
C+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

ConsultingEnterprise SoftwareHealthcare

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Auckland, New Zealand

Founded

1999

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What believers are saying

  • January 2025 gross revenue reached $338.9m, supporting continued expansion.
  • Abano serves roughly half-a-million patients, giving recurring demand across both countries.
  • 2026 SnapLogic modernization should lift back-office efficiency and reduce operating friction.

What critics are saying

  • 2025 growth relied on acquisitions, which strains integration and capital discipline.
  • Abano's 2025 EBITDA was $32.7m, leaving limited cushion against practice underperformance.
  • Any dentist defections at Lumino or Maven would damage the platform quickly.

What makes Abano Healthcare unique

  • Largest trans-Tasman DSO, spanning Lumino, Maven Dental, and 1300SMILES.
  • January 2025 revenue rose 8% to $279.3m, showing scale leverage.
  • 2021 1300SMILES acquisition created a broader Australia-New Zealand platform.

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Headcount

6 month growth

45%

1 year growth

45%

2 year growth

45%
AVCJ
Aug 24th, 2021
BGH-owned Abano to buy Australia dentistry business | AVCJ

Abano Healthcare, a New Zealand dentistry chain owned by BGH Capital and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP), has agreed to acquire Australian peer 1300 Smiles for an enterprise valuation of A$165 million ($120 million).

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