As part of this collaboration, Gen4 has appointed Karen Flug, Chief Operating Officer, and Dr. Carrie Peterson, Gen4 Clinical President and doctor from Topeka Dentistry, to the Women in DSO(R) Advisory Board for 2025.

Tempe, AZ, Jan. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gen4 Dental Partners, a Thurston Group portfolio company, has announced another year of strong growth in 2024, as the company significantly outperformed market growth again in 2024.Based in Tempe, Arizona, the innovative Dental Service Organization (DSO) reached major milestones in 2024, including two new acquisitions, appointing new key leadership roles, centralizing technology, closing on a $315 million credit facility, and continuing strong growth with new doctors and hygienists.“2024 was a strategically impactful year for Gen4 Dental Partners,” said Dan Davis, Managing Partner of Thurston Group. “With these milestones reached, Gen4 Dental Partners is looking forward to an impressive 2025 and has set itself up for continued growth.”New Partnerships Create a Strong FoundationGen4 completed two high-impact acquisitions in 2024, including:NOVA Dental: The McLean, Virginia, operation expands periodontics and implantology in the Gen4 portfolio.The McLean, Virginia, operation expands periodontics and implantology in the Gen4 portfolio. White Family Dental: With more than 30 years of experience, Dr. Ed White serves central Pennsylvania communities with compassionate, patient-centered care.In addition, Gen4 brought on nine dentists in 2024, bringing the total number of dentists to 230. All told, by year’s end Gen4’s footprint spanned 107 locations across 16 states.Financial, Technological and Operational StrengthIn 2024, Gen4 secured a $315 million credit facility while also streamlining technology through the centralization of phones, patient communication, revenue cycle management, and treatment planning