MAX Expands with Montclair Oral Surgery Practice Acquisition

Oral & Maxillofacial Associates joins the Hackensack-based company's growing network of Riverside Oral Surgery locations.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Oral and maxillofacial surgery platform MAX Surgical Specialty Management has added a 10th Riverside Oral Surgery location to its network with the acquisition of Oral & Maxillofacial Associates of Montclair, led by Dr. William Ranucci. The company also recently welcomed two new highly respected oral surgeons, Dr. Vincent Carrao and Dr. Kenneth Press, to its West Orange office.

Why it matters

The acquisition of Oral & Maxillofacial Associates and the addition of the two new surgeons expand MAX's footprint and expertise in the growing field of oral and maxillofacial surgery, allowing the company to better serve patients across New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Vermont.

The details

Oral & Maxillofacial Associates of Montclair, led by Dr. William Ranucci, a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon with over 32 years of experience, offers a range of services including reconstructive dentistry, frenectomies, implants, bone and ridge grafting, facial trauma, biopsies, and dermal fillers and Botox. The practice is known for its use of advanced surgical techniques and new technologies. MAX also recently welcomed Dr. Vincent Carrao, a board examiner and section co-chair with the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and Dr. Kenneth Press, a former oral surgeon for the New York Jets, to its renovated West Orange office.

  • MAX Surgical Specialty Management was founded in October 2022.
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Associates of Montclair joined the MAX network in February 2026.

The players

MAX Surgical Specialty Management

An oral and maxillofacial surgery platform based in Hackensack, New Jersey that operates a network of Riverside Oral Surgery locations.

Dr. William Ranucci

A board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon with over 32 years of experience who leads the Oral & Maxillofacial Associates practice in Montclair, New Jersey.

Dr. Vincent Carrao

A board examiner and section co-chair with the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery who recently joined MAX's Riverside Oral Surgery network.

Dr. Kenneth Press

A former oral surgeon for the New York Jets who recently joined MAX's Riverside Oral Surgery network.

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What they’re saying

“MAX is a movement of surgeons who are breaking new ground in oral and maxillofacial surgery while protecting what matters most: clinical autonomy.”

— Dr. Jason Auerbach, Founder and Co-CEO of MAX (njbiz.com)

“Dr. Ranucci embodies what MAX is about. He has built an exceptional practice. And by partnering with MAX, gains the infrastructure to keep raising the bar while staying focused on delivering outstanding patient outcomes.”

— Dr. Jason Auerbach, Founder and Co-CEO of MAX (njbiz.com)

“My mission is to deliver exceptional care in a clean, comfortable environment with minimal risk and side effects.”

— Dr. William Ranucci (njbiz.com)

What’s next

MAX plans to continue expanding its network of Riverside Oral Surgery locations across the Northeast region.

The takeaway

The acquisition of Oral & Maxillofacial Associates and the addition of experienced oral surgeons like Dr. Carrao and Dr. Press demonstrate MAX's commitment to building a leading platform in the growing field of oral and maxillofacial surgery, providing patients with access to high-quality care and advanced treatments.