Doctors

As a dentist, you are comfortable managing a team of dental professionals, helping patients achieve positive oral health outcomes, and continuing your education. You will be a leader of a Heartland Dental supported office—it’s that simple. You’ll continue to enjoy full clinical autonomy, competitive compensation from a supported professional corporation, access to state-of-the-art equipment, and mentorship programs within a network of more than 2,400 supported doctors. Find out what joining a supported practice could mean for you.

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The Doctor Difference

You have elite skills and ambitious personal and professional goals. Our supported practices can help you put those skills to work in an exciting environment and achieve your goals faster with our world-class administrative support system. Plus, you'll enjoy industry-leading compensation packages from supported PCs.

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PTO / Holidays

All full-time supported doctors enjoy the flexibility to take time off in a way that best fits their lifestyle, and also to determine coverage plans that make sense in the office. Our supported practices observe six paid holidays annually, and full-time supported office team members are eligible to accrue at least two weeks of paid time off per year.

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Health, Vision & Dental

Excellent dental care is (of course) part of the Heartland Dental supported doctor benefits package—for you and your family. Our supported practices also offer several health plans, as well as prescription, vision, and life insurance coverage.

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Financial Benefits

We want our supported doctors to thrive and remain with the Heartland Dental support network for the long haul. Compensation packages for full-time supported doctors extend beyond a competitive, guaranteed base salary, offering you the opportunity to earn significantly more than the average dentist in the U.S., without the stress.

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Work-Life Balance

Doing your best work for your patients is rewarding, but there’s also more to life than your career. Our supported practices strive to create an environment that encourages you to thrive inside the office and out. Teams work hard and play hard and are well taken care of in a fun work environment.

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Success Story

“Heartland Dental's leadership support taught me how to be a leader who can help and grow a team.”

Dr. David Hurst

Heartland Dental Supported Doctor

“I’ve only been out of school three years, but I have a lot of classmates who are already struggling, that have gone through two or three jobs. With the support my office gets from Heartland Dental, it’s a no-brainer. Why would I go to another office when if I can get this kind of day-to-day administrative support?”

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Career Growth

Continuing Education

Our supported practices offer continuing education opportunities to advance your clinical skills and hone your leadership and communication abilities. You will have access to more than 200+ continuing education hours across several disciplines, plus a network of more than 2,400 colleagues to tap into for support with mentoring, development, and growth.

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Giving Back

Community

When you join the Heartland Dental support network, you’ll discover rewarding new opportunities to support your community. From sponsoring the local tee-ball team to Free Dentistry Days and My Free Smile, Heartland Dental supported offices are committed to giving back to the people they serve. And as a supported doctor, you’ll make a direct impact on community health and well-being.

Doctor Mastery Program

Take your professional career farther with Heartland Dental’s signature Doctor Mastery Program. In the DMP, a comprehensive five-year program open to all Heartland Dental supported dentists, you will train advanced clinical skills alongside expert clinicians and businesspeople. The goal? To help you become a leader in your chosen discipline. And participating doctors who complete all program requirements will receive a “mastery bonus” of up to $250,000.

Professional Development Opportunities For Supported Doctors

  • IV Sedation
  • Oral Surgery
  • Implants
  • Restoration
  • Orthodontics
  • Management
  • Learning the relationship between revenue, expenses, and profits
  • Understanding variable vs. fixed expenses
  • Compare their own office’s operations against their peers’
  • Discovering and diagnosing new opportunities for growth

Dental Students

Are you a student or recent graduate ready to start your career? Whether you’re eager to master your profession, become a leader, get out of debt, or advance your skills—we get how daunting it can all be. That’s why our campus recruiters are here to make it easy. From leadership summits and interview prep workshops to doctor mentorship programs and resources you need to thrive personally and professionally, we support you through it all.

Success Story

“Continuing education opportunities given to me through Heartland Dental's support are fantastic.”

Dr. Chelsea Harper

Heartland Dental Supported Doctor

“I get to pick my educational pathways, from treatment planning to implants, everything is at my fingertips. And so many mentors are available to support and help you succeed.”

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Blog

In The Heartland

Take your professional career to the next level with the latest news, trends, insights, and perspectives in the dental industry.

The Future of Dentistry: 3 Headwinds That Independent Dental Practices Will Need to Overcome

Apr 23, 2025

The dental industry is evolving rapidly, bringing exciting advancements that enhance patient care and push the profession forward. For independent practices, these changes present both opportunities and challenges. As technology progresses and the industry shifts, dental professionals are exploring new ways to grow, adapt, and thrive. 
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Business Growth, Grow Your Dental Practice, Industry Insights

Concorde Career Colleges and Heartland Dental Kick-Off Construction of Fort Myers Campus

Apr 22, 2025

FORT MYERS, Fla., April 14, 2025 — Concorde Career Colleges, the healthcare division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc., and Heartland Dental kicked-off construction for the new Concorde-Fort Myers campus last week. The first-of-its-kind campus is part of a unique partnership to help address Heartland Dental’s significant need for dental hygienists and dental assistants in high-demand regions like southwest Florida.
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Business Growth, Dental Continuing Education, Heartland Dental, Partnership

3 Signs It’s Time to Rethink How You Run Your Dental Practice

Apr 15, 2025

While running your own dental practice can at first feel like an exciting new challenge, there comes a time when that challenge can start to feel like a burden. There is a lot of work that goes into running a practice, and it goes beyond just seeing your patients.  
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Business Growth, Dental Practice Management, Heartland Dental