Specialty1 Partners has entered into a joint venture with Periodontal Associates, a periodontal and dental implant practice serving the Cleveland area. The partnership marks Specialty1 Partners' expansion into Ohio, bringing its presence in the state to three partner practices and seven locations. With this addition, Specialty1 Partners now supports 223 practice locations across 28 states. Periodontal Associates is led by Roger A. Hess, Rebecca B. Davis, and Jason M. Streem. The practice will continue operating under its current name and leadership whilst leveraging Specialty1 Partners' business support platform. Specialty1 Partners, headquartered in Houston, Texas, describes itself as a doctor-founded and doctor-led specialty dental partnership organisation.

Norwalk, CT – [July 23, 2025] – Encina Private Credit, LLC (“Encina”) provided a $150 million commitment consisting of a revolver and term loan in the $525 million senior secured credit facility.  Encina is serving as revolver agent in support of Centerbridge Partners and VSS Capital Partners portfolio company Specialty1.  Specialty1 is a leading provider of dental surgical services, specializing in essential, non-deferrable care across endodontics, oral surgery, and periodontics.