Update :

Nevada Dental Associates, Inc. Announces Acquisition Of Comfort Dental Offices
by Anonymous

Las Vegas, NV August 28, 2004 -- Nevada Dental Associates, Inc. announced today that the company has completed acquisition of the assets of the five former Comfort Dental offices located in the cities of Henderson, Las Vegas, and Pahrump. Nevada Dental Associates, Inc. is an affiliate company of SmileCare – a premier leader in providing management services to dental practices in a staff-model environment. The company has built a respected reputation through dedication and commitment to patient satisfaction.

“Nevada Dental Associates and SmileCare are enthusiastic about this expansion to Las Vegas and the opportunity to service the dental needs of the many people in this area” said Mary Ellen Hardin, President and Chief Executive Officer of SmileCare. “This acquisition represents a significant opportunity to expand into Nevada” adds Hardin. The company has immediate plans to increase the services available in these dental offices, including specialty care. SmileCare intends to build upon the carrier, union and labor market partnerships developed in California, and to further utilize the current marketing efforts to reach out to the local communities.

Founded in 1977, SmileCare has operated multi-disciplinary group dental practices throughout the state of California, and has also operated a Knox-Keene licensed dental plan for over twenty-five years. SmileCare is one of the premier and leading dental groups with a long-standing vision to provide access to dental care for all. Nevada Dental Associates accepts most dental plans and insurance coverages. Convenient financing arrangements are also available.

For more information, please visit the website at www.smilecare.com