Michigan Dental Practice Transitions to Private Ownership

Enspire Dental in Ann Arbor completes shift to woman-owned private practice

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Enspire Dental, a general dentistry practice in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has completed a full transition to private ownership. The fully woman-owned practice is now led by Dr. Santine Harlock, allowing the practice more flexibility in treatment planning and decision making.

Why it matters

The transition of Enspire Dental to private ownership represents a shift in the dental industry, as more practices seek to break away from corporate ownership models and return to independent, community-focused care.

The details

Enspire Dental, previously operating under a corporate structure, has now transitioned to a fully woman-owned private practice led by Dr. Santine Harlock. This change allows the practice to have more autonomy in treatment planning and decision making, tailoring services to the specific needs of their Ann Arbor community.

  • Enspire Dental completed the transition to private ownership on February 23, 2026.

The players

Enspire Dental

A general dentistry practice located in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Dr. Santine Harlock

The owner and lead dentist of the newly privatized Enspire Dental practice.

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What’s next

Enspire Dental plans to celebrate its new independent status with a community open house event in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

The transition of Enspire Dental to private, woman-owned leadership reflects a growing trend in the dental industry, as practitioners seek greater autonomy and the ability to tailor care to local community needs.