Built By Doctors, For Doctors
Becoming a dentist and building your practice was all about having the freedom to care for your patients. But at some point, the administrative tasks took over. Our Founder understood because he'd been there. Heartland Dental helps make your life easier with robust staffing, equipment, and non-clinical support services. We promise our supported doctors and employees the opportunity to build the futures they want while also securing their legacy in the communities they serve.
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A DSO Invested In Your Success
Be the dentist you want to be with world-class support from us. As the largest and most experienced DSO in the nation, we can help you navigate today's payor, supplier, and support team challenges and opportunities. And no one is more experienced than Heartland Dental—after all, we’ve been helping doctor-owners transition while retaining clinical independence and obtaining outstanding compensation from their professional corporations since 1982.
Become a Supported Doctor
Your Practice, Your WayEvery supported doctor is unique, and we tailor our support to meet those varying needs. Some require administrative aid to continue growing their practices, while others want a better work-life balance and more time to spend with their families. And through the affiliation process with a Heartland Dental supported PC, you’ll get cash for the equity you have worked so hard to build. Plus, enjoy access to our tried-and-true operational systems and leadership and skill development programs to help you deliver world-class patient care and experiences.
Heartland Dental Has You Covered
Heartland Dental’s doctor-led culture and business model provide supported doctors with the opportunities to focus on dentistry while we provide the day-to-day non-clinical administrative workflow. With our innovative systems and processes, supported doctors can deliver exceptional oral care to their patients and maximize their own clinical and economic growth now and into the future.
Seamless staff management solutions. Our HR teams will help you hire skilled employees, clarify questions around benefits and policies, and resolve employment issues.
Never leave another patient hanging. Our Patient Support Center can handle overflow calls, queue calls back to your system, and create a seamless patient scheduling experience.
Leave the books to the bookkeepers. Our accounting team will help you with bill payment, collections, credentialing, reporting, tracking, insurance claims, and administration.
Simplify and streamline your payroll. Enjoy the PC’s guaranteed salaries, benefits for all team members, admin support, and secure and accurate bookkeeping assistance.
With Diamond Trusted Supplies and Labs, Heartland Dental offers supported doctors access to cutting edge products and technology at world-class pricing.
Get assistance with your practice growth. Our development team helps you grow your practice through real estate negotiations, construction, design, maintenance, and upkeep. And you’ll have the opportunity to participate in Heartland Dental’s future growth.
Ongoing training to grow your career. Heartland Dental supported doctors may participate in the Doctor Mastery Program, which can help build clinical, business, communication, and leadership skills.
Our marketing team will assist with growing the practice while you focus on your patients. They will help you build marketing campaigns, buy media, track ROI, and leverage data to attract new patients.
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Explore New Opportunities
At Heartland Dental, there are thousands of rewarding positions available at one of our supported offices for dental professionals across the country. We’re committed to everyone in the Heartland Dental family of supported offices, helping to recruit supported doctors with the competitive compensation provided by supported PCs, facilitating career advancement, and helping to promote a positive work-life balance.
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Dental Hygienist
Dental Hygienist - $5000 Sign-On Bonus Folly Road Dental Care is looking for a Dental Hygienist to join our team. About Us:Join a 13-person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and communityFlexible schedule and competitive pay with premium benefits!Meet our Doctor team here: https://www.follyroaddentalcare.com/about-your-dentist/We are a well-established, positive and upbeat team that values teamwork and a high level of communication. COME GROW WITH US!As a Dental Hygienist, you’ll be recognized as an elite clinical provider and patient advocate. You’ll be an integral member of the patient care team, giving your patients the time and care they need, deserve and desire. With best-in-class support through our robust Hygiene mentor program and unparalleled educational offerings to enhance your clinical skills – you’ll be 100% supported as you provide exceptional lifetime care to your patients!
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$7,500 Welcome Bonus! Fun, Exciting Opportunity for a Full-Time Dental Hygienist at Highway K Dental Care! Location: 3445 Pheasant Meadow Drive, O'Fallon, Missouri 63366Schedule:Monday/Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PMTuesday/Thursday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PMTwo Fridays a Month: 8:30 AM - 1:30 PMCompensation:Daily Bonus OpportunityFull Time Benefits: Health, Vision, PTO, 401K, and MORE!Join Our Awesome Team!Growing: Be part of our expanding practice!Hard-working: We work hard, but we have fun too!Professional: Our standards are high, but our spirits are higher!Solution-focused: Challenges? We see them as opportunities!Strong-team-focus: Teamwork makes the dream work!Transparent with Feedback: Your voice matters here!Welcoming: Join our dental family and feel right at home!Ready for a new adventure? Apply now and become a part of our vibrant team at Highway K Dental Care!
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$5,000 WELCOME BONUS! Songstad Dental Group is looking for a Dental Hygienist to join our team!As an elite clinical provider and patient advocate, you’ll receive best in class non-clinical support to provide exceptional lifetime patient care while obtaining unparalleled education to enhance your clinical skills. You’ll work in an environment that encourages full clinical autonomy, giving your patients the time and attention they need, with the ability to tap into a hygiene mentor program. You’ll work a schedule that inspires work life balance and receive competitive benefits. Provide outstanding patient care, invest in your community, and do it all with the support of Heartland Dental.As a Dental Hygienist, you’ll be recognized as an elite clinical provider and patient advocate. You’ll be an integral member of the patient care team, giving your patients the time and care they need, deserve and desire. With best-in-class support through our robust Hygiene mentor program and unparalleled educational offerings to enhance your clinical skills – you’ll be 100% supported as you provide exceptional lifetime care to your patients!
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Success Stories
“I’ve had opportunities I never would have had if I stuck with my plan to open a solo practice.”Dr. Jeffrey Niedziela
Heartland Dental Supported Doctor“Now affiliated with Heartland Dental, I am working in a great group practice with the best colleagues. My clinical care has never changed. No one has ever told me what to do. And I have been able to grow exponentially in the services that I provide.”
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Giving back is a core value of Heartland Dental and our supported offices. Through programs like Free Dentistry Day and My Free Smile, we help make a positive impact on our communities. And in collaboration with the Heartland Dental Foundation, we support Heartland Dental team members in need.
We’ve grown a lot since 1997. Today, Heartland Dental offers comprehensive dental office support services and exciting career opportunities for dental professionals in 38 states across the country.
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In The Heartland
Take your professional career to the next level with the latest news, trends, insights, and perspectives in the dental industry.
Burnout in Dentistry: Why More Dentists Are Choosing to Sell Their Practice
While it’s true that dentistry is rooted in a passion for patient care, an increasing number of dentists are grappling with burnout. Owning a practice brings not only the reward of caring for patients but also the toll of running a business.
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The Staffing Crisis in Dentistry: How to Attract and Retain Top Talent
It’s a pain point across the country. Recruiting is a difficult and time-consuming process that is resulting in fewer appointments and lost revenue for your practice. And it’s happening at all levels — from dentists to hygienists to dental assistants.
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The Future of Dentistry: 3 Headwinds That Independent Dental Practices Will Need to Overcome
The dental industry is evolving rapidly, bringing exciting advancements that enhance patient care and push the profession forward. For independent practices, these changes present both opportunities and challenges. As technology progresses and the industry shifts, dental professionals are exploring new ways to grow, adapt, and thrive.
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