MB2 Dental Establishes Partnership in Hawaii, Enters 45^th State

CARROLLTON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MB2 Dental, the first and largest dental partnership organization (DPO) nationwide, says hello to the Aloha State and announces its partnership with Hawaii Endodontics, with locations across Honolulu, Kailua, and Aiea, Hawaii.

Doctors Howard Kang, Aimee Kim, and Farid Shaikh, the partners at Hawaii Endodontics, focus on dental excellence and providing a friendly, welcoming environment for patients. Their goal is to provide personalized care that minimizes pain and prioritizes patient comfort.

“As a proud member of the dental community, I am thrilled to welcome MB2 Dental to Hawaii as this marks an exciting new chapter in providing top-tier care which will have a lasting positive impact on our local community,” said Dr. Howard Kang. “MB2 Dental's commitment to supporting independent practices while enhancing patient care through best-in-class resources aligns perfectly with our values. Our partnership is not only about growth, but also about preserving the Aloha Spirit that patients and referring doctors expect from Hawaii Endodontics. We are confident that our partnership will elevate the level of care and provide our practice with new opportunities for professional development and growth.”

Following a successful 2024 with expansion into five states, MB2 is already growing in 2025. The company is adding its 45th state in the first quarter of the year. This year will continue the tradition of outstanding, sustained support of doctor partners across more than 750 general and specialty dental practices nationwide.

“Expanding into the beautiful state of Hawaii has been a longtime goal of ours and is a promising way to kick off 2025,” said Dr. Chris Steven Villanueva, MB2 Dental’s founder and chief executive officer. “The doctor owners at Hawaii Endodontics make an exemplary partnership and we look forward to building strong relationships and growing alongside more doctors in Hawaii for years to come.”

Hawaii Endodontics provides a full range of dental services, from routine care and X-rays to more critical care, including emergency dental services, root canal therapy, endodontic surgery, and vital tooth therapy.

About MB2 Dental

Dallas-based MB2 Dental is a first-of-its-kind dental partnership organization founded in 2007 and led by dentist and entrepreneur Dr. Chris Steven Villanueva. MB2 Dental was the first group to introduce the DPO model when it was born from Dr. Villanueva’s practice and soon resonated with his colleagues, quickly growing through doctor referrals.

MB2 Dental’s model is designed to preserve the integrity of the dental profession in a rapidly consolidating market. The Company empowers dentists to preserve their profession by ensuring clinical autonomy and providing resources and support to its doctor owners.

Since its founding, MB2 Dental has partnered with more than 750 general and specialty dental practices across 45 states. The Company has undergone three recapitalization events, most recently partnering with private equity firm Warburg Pincus in 2024.

For more information, visit www.mb2dental.com or connect with the Company on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.