Author: Mario Ernesto

Recognition highlights the company’s doctor-led culture and continued investment in team member growth and engagement

EFFINGHAM, Ill., June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Heartland Dental, the nation’s leading dental support organization, has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care for 2026, marking the second consecutive year the company has received the honor. The award celebrates Heartland Dental’s continued focus on building a strong workplace culture where team members feel supported, valued and empowered to grow.

Heartland Dental expanded its network of supported dental practices across key U.S. markets. In May, the organization added five new supported practices and three new affiliations, further strengthening its supported footprint. This ongoing expansion reflects the company’s strong commitment to dentists and expanding access to dental care across the country.

Dentistry is undergoing a major shift—and women are driving that change. Once male-dominated, the profession now sees women making up a significant share of dental school graduates and an increasing presence across clinical care, leadership, and business.

Heartland Dental expanded its supported network in April, strengthening its position as a leading dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support to doctors across the country. Collaborating to open six new practices across five states, paired with five affiliations, the organization continues to elevate access to patient-centered dental care across the U.S.

Dentistry is evolving fast. From technology expectations to more personalized care demands, today’s patients want more, and doctors need strong support to keep up without burning out. For those looking to grow with the industry instead of falling behind, affiliating with a dental support organization (DSO) such as Heartland Dental and a supported practice can make all the difference.

Each April, Oral Cancer Awareness Month highlights the critical role dental care plays in overall health. Across member offices of the Orahh Care Dental Community, supported doctors, hygiene providers, and teams are committed to delivering comprehensive dental care that prioritizes prevention, early detection, and long-term patient wellbeing. That commitment includes making oral cancer screening a routine part of every patient visit.

Heartland Dental is proud to share that founder, Dr. Rick Workman, was recently featured in Forbes, recognizing his entrepreneurial journey and the lasting impact of his leadership on dentistry.

In March, Heartland Dental continued expanding its national supported footprint, further advancing its commitment to providing support to providers offering world-class, comprehensive care. The organization collaborated to open five newly developed dental practices and welcome two affiliations, extendingaccess to high-quality dental care in growing communities across the country.

In 2016, Heartland Dental introduced the Doctor Mastery Program (DMP) with one clear goal: to help supported general dentists reach new heights, personally and professionally. As we mark a decade of the DMP, we celebrate not only its longevity but all of the doctors who have stepped into deeper clinical excellence, leadership, and impact through this five-to-seven-year journey.