Private equity firm completes majority recapitalization of OFFOR Health
Practice owners offering pediatric sedation should monitor this provider's expansion in their region.
Havencrest Capital Management has completed a majority recapitalization of OFFOR Health, a provider of anesthesia services for complex dental procedures. The company integrates clinical teams including anesthesiologists, PACU nurses and paramedics to deliver care directly in dental practices, primarily for pediatric patients.
How in-office anesthesia changes patient access
OFFOR Health's model allows patients to receive care in dental practices rather than wait for hospital operating room availability. This approach reduces wait times and improves access to anesthesia services for children requiring complex procedures. Christopher Bowers continues as chairman of the board.
Growth strategy under new ownership
Gary Schafer, CEO of OFFOR Health, stated that Havencrest's healthcare expertise and mission alignment will enable the company to expand to more communities. The partnership is designed to increase access to high-quality anesthesia care for pediatric dental patients across additional markets.
Frequently asked questions
What does OFFOR Health provide to dental practices?
OFFOR Health supplies integrated anesthesia services including anesthesiologists, PACU nurses and paramedics who deliver care directly in dental practices. The service primarily supports pediatric patients undergoing complex dental procedures.
How does in-office dental anesthesia reduce patient wait times?
By providing anesthesia services in the dental practice itself, patients avoid scheduling delays associated with hospital operating rooms. Care is delivered more quickly in the familiar dental setting.
Who is leading OFFOR Health after the recapitalization?
Gary Schafer continues as CEO, and Christopher Bowers remains chairman of the board. Both will lead the company through its next expansion phase.
What is Havencrest Capital Management's role in OFFOR Health?
Havencrest completed a majority recapitalization of OFFOR Health and brings healthcare expertise to support the company's expansion into additional communities and markets.
