The latest edition of Smiling Magazine is here and it’s packed with powerful stories, fresh insights, and real examples of how Heartland Dental is building something that lasts.
Smiling Magazine: Summer 2025 Edition Now Available!
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Heartland Dental Closes Key Transaction with Smile Design Dentistry
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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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
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
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.
Pat Bauer Named One of Incisal Edge’s Top 32 Influential People in Dentistry
Rediscovering Joy in Dentistry: The Move That Can Change Your Outlook
It’s a common story in dentistry: The work you once loved becomes overshadowed by the weight of running a business. The clinical care you trained for is often pushed aside by the stress of staffing, insurance, payroll, and overhead. Over time, even the most passionate doctors can start to lose sight of why they chose dentistry in the first place.
How Rising Costs Can Impact Your Bottom Line — and What You Can Do About It
Running a dental practice today means balancing exceptional care with ever-tightening margins. Between inflation, rising supply costs, and stagnant insurance reimbursements, even successful practices are feeling financial pressures.
5 Reasons To Never Stop Learning in Dentistry
In an industry as dynamic as dentistry, continuous learning isn’t just beneficial; it’s also essential. Whether you’re five or 15 years into your practice, staying curious and committed to growth are two of the most powerful ways to elevate patient care and your career. Here’s why lifelong learning matters:
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:
