For years, Aspen Dental was considered one of the great growth stories in dentistry . Through aggressive expansion, strong marketing, and private equity backing, the organization grew into one of the largest dental platforms in the United States. But today, a different conversation is taking place among lenders, investors, DSO executives, and independent practice owners. The topic isn't growth. It's debt. More specifically, it's the long-term consequences of dividend recapitalizations and what happens when financial engineering collides with a higher-interest-rate environment. What Is a Dividend Recapitalization? A dividend recapitalization occurs when a company borrows money and uses the proceeds to pay a dividend to its owners. Unlike a traditional dividend, which is paid from accumulated profits, a dividend recap is funded by new debt. The private equity owners receive cash immediately. The operating company keeps the debt. For investors, dividend recaps can be attracti...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LADD Dental Group Expands into Rushville, Indiana with Acquisition of Rushville Family Dental Care Rushville, IN — June 1, 2026 — LADD Dental Group is proud to announce its expansion into the Rushville, Indiana community through the acquisition of Dr. Randy Young’s Rushville Family Dental Care . This milestone represents a continued commitment to bringing high-quality, patient-centered dental...