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Build a Thriving Dental Practice Culture (That Your Team and Patients Will Love)

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Creating a positive, supportive culture isn’t just a “nice to have” in today’s dental world; it’s also a game-changer. Whether you’re affiliated with a dental support organization (DSO) or an independent dental practice owner, investing in your team’s happiness is key to lifetime patient care, stronger loyalty, and a more efficient practice. 

Heartland Dental Supported Practices Provide Millions in Free Dental Care During Annual Companywide Free Dentistry Day

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More than $2.6 million in Free Dental Care provided to 6,364 Patients across 349 Supported Offices with Help from Trusted Partners, Henry Schein Cares, Leixir Dental Group, Envista, and Colgate. 

Heartland Dental Closes Key Transaction with Smile Design Dentistry

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EFFINGHAM, Ill., September 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Heartland Dental, one of the world’s first and the leading dental support organization (DSO), today announced the closing of its key transaction with Smile Design Dentistry. Heartland Dental now supports over 3,100 doctors in more than 1,880 locations across 39 states and the District of Columbia.

Getting Involved in Your Community Starts With a Smile

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Getting Involved in Your Community Starts With a Smile
 
 
 

Heartland Dental understands that for dental practices to truly shine, they can’t just provide; they also must give. That’s why Heartland Dental established its annual companywide Free Dentistry Day for supported practices. This event is dedicated to providing essential dental services to those who need it most.

10 Questions To Ask Before Joining a Dental Group

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Choosing to affiliate with a Dental Support Organization (DSO) and a supported practice can open doors to growth, support, and new opportunities, but it’s important to be sure the fit is right. The following 10 questions will help you step back, think through your options, and make a decision that aligns with your goals and values. 

Heartland Dental Reports Strong First Half of 2025, Driving Growth, Innovation, and Expanded Access to Care

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Effingham, Ill., August 5, 2025 – Heartland Dental, the nation’s leading dental support organization, is proud to report significant progress in the first half of 2025, marked by continued growth through the Company’s affiliation and de novo programs, helping supported doctors and their teams expand access to dental care, and ongoing innovation in non-clinical support services.