Beacon Oral Specialists Expands into Jacksonville Market

Partnership with North Florida Oral & Facial Surgery caps a year of strategic growth for the oral surgery platform.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Beacon Oral Specialists, a portfolio company of Blue Sea Capital, announced the completion of a successful year of growth in 2025 with its expansion into the Jacksonville market through a partnership with North Florida Oral & Facial Surgery (NFOFS), the leading oral and facial surgery practice in the region. The partnership with NFOFS was the fifth for Beacon in 2025, alongside new deals in the Bay Area, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. As a result of this growth, Beacon now partners with more than 130 oral surgeons practicing across 106 locations in 12 states and Washington, D.C.

Why it matters

Beacon's partnership with NFOFS reflects the company's continued focus on aligning with premier oral and maxillofacial surgeons in strategically important markets. This expansion positions Beacon for continued growth as it looks to broaden its impact on oral health in communities across the country.

The details

NFOFS operates five locations and is supported by a team of five surgeons serving the greater Jacksonville area. In addition to the NFOFS partnership, Beacon added 13 associate oral surgeons to its existing practices nationwide in 2025. Beacon also celebrated its fifth anniversary in late 2025, having grown from an initial base of two practices and 37 surgeons to become one of the industry's leading oral and maxillofacial surgery-focused management services organizations.

  • Beacon Oral Specialists was formed in 2020 by Blue Sea Capital.
  • Beacon celebrated its fifth anniversary in late 2025.
  • Beacon finalized a new Georgia partnership in early 2026.

The players

Beacon Oral Specialists

A leading management services organization (MSO) exclusively serving the oral surgery sector. Beacon delivers practice management solutions to a network of nationally renowned oral & maxillofacial surgeons across the United States.

Blue Sea Capital

A private equity firm based in West Palm Beach, Florida, that partners with growth-oriented, lower middle market companies and their entrepreneurial leadership teams.

North Florida Oral & Facial Surgery (NFOFS)

The leading oral and facial surgery practice in the Jacksonville region, operating five locations and supported by a team of five surgeons.

Mike Friguletto

Chief Executive Officer of Beacon Oral Specialists.

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What they’re saying

“2025 was a defining year for Beacon. Our partnership with North Florida Oral & Facial Surgery reflects our continued focus on aligning with premier oral & maxillofacial surgeons in strategically important markets while supporting sustainable, long-term growth for our practices.”

— Mike Friguletto, Chief Executive Officer

“Demand for the care from our surgeons remains strong. We are excited for the opportunities ahead of us to continue to broaden our often life-changing impact on oral health in communities across the country.”

— Mike Friguletto, Chief Executive Officer

What’s next

Beacon remains well positioned to continue its growth trajectory, having finalized a new Georgia partnership in the early days of 2026 and planning several new partnerships and office openings. The company is also preparing to welcome a newly signed class of oral surgeon residency graduates to the platform later this year.

The takeaway

Beacon Oral Specialists' expansion into the Jacksonville market through its partnership with North Florida Oral & Facial Surgery is a testament to the company's strategic focus on aligning with leading oral and maxillofacial surgeons in key markets. This growth positions Beacon to continue broadening its impact on oral health across the country.