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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.
About Abano Healthcare
Industries
Consulting
Enterprise Software
Healthcare
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
- OTPP updated Abano holdings on 2026-08-19, signaling continued institutional backing and stability.
- Abano kept hiring in 2026, including Queenstown and Whanganui dentists, indicating active patient-demand coverage.
- Lumino's 2026 graduate program and 500-plus professionals strengthen the pipeline for future clinic growth.
What critics are saying
- A 2024 Queensland Supreme Court wrongful dismissal suit from Mike Timoney threatens expensive discovery and damages.
- The 2024-2025 takeover-cost feud with Healthcare Partners exposes governance friction and shareholder distrust.
- Heavy leverage, with about NZ$116 million debt in January 2026, constrains acquisitions and resilience.
What makes Abano Healthcare unique
- Abano runs the largest Australasian dental support network, spanning Lumino, Maven, and 1300SMILES.
- Its 125-plus-practice Lumino network and centralized services create scale dentists cannot replicate alone.
- Graduate programs, relocation support, and multi-site careers help Abano recruit clinicians across New Zealand.
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6 month growth
↑ 45%1 year growth
↑ 45%2 year growth
↑ 45%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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About Abano Healthcare
Industries
Consulting
Enterprise Software
Healthcare
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Auckland, New Zealand
Founded
1999
Abano Healthcare is Hiring for 76 Jobs on Simplify!
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