TORONTO, August 5, 2021 - Continuing our expansion in the Ontario orthodontic market, Canadian Orthodontic Partners are proud to welcome Ancaster Orthodontics, along with doctor Melissa Sander and her clinical team. Ancaster Orthodontics becomes the tenth Ontario acquisition in 2021 for Canadian Orthodontic Partners — a sign of tremendous market growth, with now more than 65 clinics in the network from coast to coast.

A true community leader, Dr. Sander and her team of orthodontic experts have been voted Best Orthodontic Office in the area for five years running, and her clinical strength fits well within our brand. Serving the communities of Hamilton, Ancaster and Brantford, the team prides itself on community involvement and giving back to those around them.

Dr. Sander is Past President of the Hamilton Academy of Dentistry, and she devotes her non-clinic time to education seminars, study clubs, and conferences in order to keep up to date on the latest technologies. She was honoured at the 2016 YWCA Women of Distinction Awards as a nominee in the Category of Health. With such strong community involvement, spirit for learning, and passion for creating beautiful, confident smiles, Dr. Sander and her amazing team will contribute to our network’s culture of elevating standards and fostering collaboration.

“We seek partners who embody the Values of COP: Trust, Learning, Confidence and Community. Dr. Sander and her team have proven to their community that ongoing education is fundamental to providing the very best in patient care,” says Anthony Milonas, President & CEO of Canadian Orthodontic Partners. “We are excited to learn from Dr. Sander as part of our effort to become the icon of orthodontic excellence.”

“We’re big fans of ongoing learning and peer-to-peer collaboration at every level, making us the most entrepreneurial specialty DSO in North America,” adds Dr. John McManaman, Founder & Chief Orthodontic Officer. “We work to empower our orthodontists to explore cutting-edge tech and innovative ways of delivering superior care. We look forward to working closely with Dr. Sander to share, learn, and grow as a profession.”

Please join us in a warm welcome to the Ancaster team!