Who We Are

Our Story

Guardian Dentistry Partners (GDP) was founded by a group of passionate dentists and a family office in 2018.

Guardian was built by dentists who believed there was a better way to grow together.

From the beginning, our partner-driven model has been rooted in a simple idea: bring together talented, like-minded doctors, build real relationships, and create a network where every partner brings something valuable to the table.

As Guardian has grown, that mindset hasn’t changed. We believe in learning from the best, sharing what works, and giving doctors the support to grow while preserving what makes their practices and teams unique. Because at the end of the day, our success isn’t just about how much we grow. It’s about who we grow with.

A Timeline of Our History

August 2018

Guardian Dentistry Partners Founded

January 2019

Our Network begins in Pennsylvania

April-October 2019

Our Network expands into Michigan, Texas, and Virginia

January 2020

First Official Guardian Support Team organization established

January-December 2020

Our Network expands into North Carolina, Florida, and New Jersey

February 2022

Our Network expands into South Carolina

March 2022

Inaugural Partner Retreat and Give Back event in Savannah, GA

May 2022

First all-team member Town Hall

September 2022

Inaugural HR/Operations Retreat