DSO Spotlight

A new dental services organization (DSO), Innovate 32, has been launched in Nashville, TN, with the completion of a strategic partnership with Dr. Clint Newman’s Nashville dental group: Gulch Dental Studio and Dental Haus Germantown, founded in 2001. Dr. Newman’s practices are modern and boutique-like, creating an atmosphere of relaxation. The decor offers a calming, white-on-white ambiance with a soothing mix of metal, wood and stone.
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Backed by Shore Capital, Innovate 32 is headquartered in Nashville, TN, has plans for rapid growth throughout the South and Mid-Atlantic.

DSO“We believe the dental industry is well-positioned to grow and benefit from innovation while also improving the overall standard of care, and Dr. Newman’s practices boast a team and brands that patients trust in the Nashville area. We are excited to kick off our partnership with Dr. Newman and Josh, and we are eager to partner with dentists who share our values and vision for the dental industry,” added Chris Mioton, Partner at Shore Capital and Innovate 32 Board Member.

Innovate32’s flexible partnership approach starts with understanding their partners’ needs, goals, and vision. Engagement with their doctor partners drives decision-making. They hope this foundational alignment sets the pathway to the future.

The new group was founded by Dr. Clint Newman and is led by Josh Johnson, CEO, John Hazen, Director of Business Development, and Peter Bilan, SVP, Finance. Their leadership team will be bolstered by a Board of Directors comprised of doctors, multi-site healthcare operators, and direct-to-consumer marketing executives, including:

  • Dr. Clint Newman
  • Charlie ShreveDSO
  • Naimish Patel
  • Brandon Halcott
  • Mitch Olan
  • Sabrina Isherwood
  • Mark Rivellese, MD
  • Ed Maher

DSO“Shore and Innovate 32 are proud and excited to partner with Dr. Newman and his team members, who have built an impressive group of practices with an excellent reputation throughout the Nashville community,” said Charlie Shreve, Principal at Shore Capital and Innovate 32 Board Member. “Shore’s extensive experience in provider-based, multi-site healthcare will allow us to identify markets and practices positioned for continued growth, partner with entrepreneurial-minded dentists like Dr. Newman, and uphold a patient-centric approach to each community we serve.”

Dr. Newman has over twenty years of clinical experience providing care to his patients and scaling dental practices to serve the unique needs of their respective communities. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 1997. As an undergraduate student, Dr. Newman played men’s basketball from 1993 to 1997. In 2001, Dr. Newman graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry.

He is the Tennessee Titans team dentist and also provides care to underserved local communities. He is an active sponsor and participant in the Nashville Interfaith Dental Clinic. He also participated in WTVF News Channel 5’s Christmas Wish providing a smile makeover in Nashville for a deserving individual unable to afford the cost of dental services. In continuation of his involvement with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Dr. Newman regularly provides necessary dental care for young athletes.

In connection with the DSO partnership, Dr. Newman will join the Board of Innovate 32 and play a critical role in shaping the vision and executing against the growth strategy for the broader organization.

“We are ecstatic to announce our partnership with Shore Capital given their proven track record in the provider-based healthcare landscape. Our partnership will enable us to invest further in our team and expand our service offerings, so we can grow faster while maintaining our innovative culture and quality experience for employees and patients. I am immensely proud of the growth we have achieved and appreciative of the trust our patients and partners have placed in us over the years and look forward to the next chapter with Shore and Innovate 32.” – Dr. Clint Newman

The Company will actively pursue opportunities to partner with independent dental practices to build their network.

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