NEW YORK, New York, VANCOUVER, British Columbia, and DUBLIN, California – HealthpointCapital, LLC ("HealthpointCapital") announced today the acquisition of MicroDental Laboratories, Inc. ("MicroDental" or "Micro") by its portfolio company, DTI Dental Technologies, Inc. ("DTI"). MicroDental Laboratories is the world's leading cosmetic dentistry laboratory and maker of industry-leading MACVENEERS™. In the past 42 years, it has developed strong relationships with the nation's most prominent cosmetic dentists and is renowned for supplying award-winning, custom-manufactured restorative, reconstructive and cosmetic dental products such as crowns, bridges, veneers, implants and dentures. Prior to this transaction, MicroDental had been a portfolio company of Riverside Partners since 2001. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

"The dental market represents one of the fastest growing sectors in the medical technology industry," stated John H. Foster, Chairman of the Board of DTI and Chairman and Managing Director of HealthpointCapital. "The dental laboratory industry is a primary beneficiary of the public's increasing interest in and willingness to pay for improved dental function and aesthetics. We were particularly attracted to MicroDental because of its strong brand, the depth of its management team and staff and the relationships it has built through unparalleled service to cosmetically-oriented dentists. The combination of Micro and DTI will create significant value because of its increased ability to utilize the latest in technology and provide continuing education to its technicians and dentists while maintaining the service levels our clients expect."

Fred Walke, President of Micro, stated, "Our management team is excited about the opportunity to join with DTI. As the third largest company in the industry, and the leading provider to the cosmetic dentistry market, we will be able to bring even more value to our customers."

About MicroDental Laboratories, Inc.
MicroDental Laboratories is the world's largest and most advanced cosmetic dental laboratory, setting the industry standard for innovation and quality for more than 40 years. MicroDental works closely with leading manufacturers, cosmetic dentists and professional organizations to help develop new materials, dental procedures and meaningful continuing educational opportunities for dental industry professionals. The company holds numerous patents, and many of the procedures MicroDental has developed have become industry best practices. MicroDental Laboratories employs over 500 people and is headquartered in Dublin, California.

About DTI Dental Technologies, Inc.
Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, DTI Dental Technologies, Inc. custom designs and fabricates crowns, bridges, dentures, cosmetic appliances and orthodontic appliances for its customers, dentists serving patients in need of restorative and cosmetic dentistry. DTI was founded in 1997 and has grown into one of the largest dental laboratory companies in the world with over 400 employees and a network of 16 labs in Canada and the United States. Consistency, quality, and communication are the cornerstones of success for each of DTI's labs and enable DTI to deliver "Peace of Mind" to its clientele.

About HealthpointCapital, LLC
HealthpointCapital is a values-driven, research-based private equity firm exclusively focused on orthopedic and the broadly based musculoskeletal businesses, the fastest growing segment within the medical device industry. Our cumulative 70 years of experience in healthcare technology, research and private investing enable us to help our clients capitalize on the explosive growth and unique investment opportunities in this sector. HealthpointCapital has approximately $600 million of institutional capital under management.

SOURCE HealthpointCapital, LLC

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