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.
In February, Heartland Dental broadened its national reach, further reinforcing its commitment to world class, comprehensive care. The organization partnered with supported doctors to introduce five newly developed practices and one affiliation, each strategically located in communities experiencing increased demand for dental care.
October marks National Dental Hygiene Month, a time to honor the essential role nearly 6,000 supported dental hygienists play across Heartland Dental supported practices. Hygienists are not only vital to oral health, but they are also leaders, educators, innovators, and caregivers who drive meaningful change in their teams and communities. At Heartland Dental, hygienists are empowered to grow clinically, explore leadership, and build careers they love through industry-leading education, mentorship, and continuous development.
Heartland Dental offers the opportunity to integrate state-of-the-art advancements so supported doctors are well-equipped to deliver world-class dental care. This includes investing in advanced imaging, artificial intelligence, and minimally invasive treatments that improve outcomes and create more confident patient decisions. From iTero Lumina Wands and (Videa)AI powered by VideaHealth to enamel-regenerating solutions like Curodont™ from vVardis, these innovations are transforming how supported doctors communicate, diagnose, and care for patients.
Heartland Dental continued to offer their doctor-led culture and support model to more dental practices, adding 15 supported offices in December 2025. Through a combination of de novo practices and strategic affiliations, Heartland Dental is further advancing its mission to delivering world-class support to doctors and their teams as they provide exceptional patient experiences.
One year ago, Heartland Dental officially launched HDflex, a game-changing staffing platform designed to solve one of the most persistent challenges in dentistry: the growing demand for flexibility amid nationwide hygienist and dental assistant shortages. Since then, HDflex has helped supported practices across the country rise above staffing disruptions, maintain continuity of care, and create new opportunities for team members.
