How AI Is Increasing Patient Trust in Dental Practices

In today’s evolving dental landscape, trust isn’t just a value it’s also a differentiator. Dental practices that embrace innovation, such as artificial intelligence (AI), can build confidence with patients, which leads to better care. Dental support organizations (DSOs), such as Heartland Dental, are leveraging AI as a tool to assist in detecting diseases more reliably, accurately, and sooner. Here’s how: 

Heartland Dental Recognized by Newsweek as One of America’s Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare

Company earns honor recognizing its exceptional workplace culture 

EFFINGHAM, Ill., June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Heartland Dental, the nation’s leading dental support organization, has been named one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare for 2025. This award underscores Heartland Dental’s commitment to cultivating an environment where every individual feels welcome and providing exceptional careers. Heartland Dental employs over 20,000 team members and provides non-clinical administrative services to over 3,000 doctors in over 1,800 locations across 39 states and the District of Columbia. 

Why More Dentists Are Choosing to Affiliate with DSOs and a supported practice. What to Look for in a Strong Affiliation

The dental profession is undergoing a significant transformation. More than ever, dentists are affiliating with Dental Support Organizations (DSOs) and supported practices for assistance with non-clinical administrative support and enhancing their professional lives. While the opportunity for financial stability and operational support is often cited, the driving forces behind this trend are more nuanced and strategic.

Why Marketing Your Dental Practice Is Harder Than Ever (and What To Do About It)

If keeping up with marketing trends feels like a second full-time job, you’re not imagining things. Digital marketing has become more competitive, and traditional tactics such as TV, print, and radio may feel less effective due to how difficult it is to track and measure ROI. Here are a few issues to consider going forward: