HOUSTON, Nov. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Specialty1 Partners has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2026 honor by Houston Chronicle. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees feeling Respected & Supported, Enabled to Grow, and Empowered to Execute, to name a few.

“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “That’s something to be proud of. In today’s market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That’s paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.”

“Being recognized as a Top Workplace by the Houston Chronicle is especially meaningful because this honor is based on feedback directly from our Houston Support Center team members,” said Dr. Matthew Haddad and Dr. Daryl Dudum, Co-CEOs of Specialty1 Partners. “Their satisfaction and positive experiences are a true reflection of the culture we strive to create every day. Our people are the foundation of our success, and we are committed to fostering an environment where they feel valued, supported and empowered to make a difference. We are incredibly proud of our Houston team and grateful for their dedication to supporting our partner practices and advancing our mission of Better Care, Better Business and Better Oral Health.”

About Specialty1 Partners

Specialty1 Partners is the leading specialty partnership organization for dental specialty practices, offering comprehensive services in billing, HR, IT, business analytics, procurement, credentialing, marketing, training, compliance, and more. Founded by doctors, the company combines clinical insight with deep operational expertise to help practices thrive while preserving clinical autonomy. Headquartered in Houston, TX, Specialty1 Partners supports over 225 practices across 29 states and more than 350 specialists nationwide.

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About Energage

Making the world a better place to work together.™

Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 20 years of culture research and the results from 30 million employees surveyed across more than 80,000 organizations, Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit energage.comopens in new tab or topworkplaces.com.

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