Session Details
Date & Time
Monday, September 14, 2026, 8:00 AM - 8:40 AM
Name
01. What the Next Era of Dental M&A Will Entail
Session Type
Panel
Speakers
- Ashish Bagai, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners
- Jeff Ungrund, Vice President, Affiliations, Heartland Dental
- Mandy Gast, Chief Development Officer, Lone Peak Dental Group
- Miguel Mireles, Director, Investment Banking, Skytale Group
- Murat Ayik, DDS, Partner, Specialty1 Partners
Description
What the Next Era of Dental M&A Will Entail explores evolving trends and strategies in dental mergers and acquisitions. This panel examines market consolidation, valuation factors, regulatory considerations, and integration best practices—showing how dental organizations can strategically grow, maximize value, and navigate a rapidly changing business landscape.



