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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.

The Doctor Difference

The Doctor Difference

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.

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Become a Supported Doctor

Your Practice, Your Way

Every 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.

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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.

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Human Resources

Seamless staff management solutions. Our HR teams will help you hire skilled employees, clarify questions around benefits and policies, and resolve employment issues.

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Patient Support

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.

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Accounting

Leave the books to the bookkeepers. Our accounting team will help you with bill payment, collections, credentialing, reporting, tracking, insurance claims, and administration.

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Payroll

Simplify and streamline your payroll. Enjoy the PC’s guaranteed salaries, benefits for all team members, admin support, and secure and accurate bookkeeping assistance.

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Supplies and Labs

With Diamond Trusted Supplies and Labs, Heartland Dental offers supported doctors access to cutting edge products and technology at world-class pricing.

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Development

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.

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Education

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.

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Marketing

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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Careers

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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Latest Job Openings

Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist
Minooka, IL, US

$5,000 Welcome Bonus! Dental HygienistDental Care of Minooka515 E. US Route 6, Minooka, IL 60447 Dental Care of Minooka is looking for a Dental Hygienist to join our fun and friendly team!  Schedule:Monday 7:30am-5:00pmTuesday 9:30am-7:00pmWednesday 7:30am-5:00pmThursday 7:30am-5:00pm1 Saturday E/O Month 7:30am-12:00pm Patient Schedule:60 minute prophys and recalls60-90 minute SRPs90 minute New Patient appointments About Dental Care of MinookaDental Care of Minooka, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve. With the support of a practice manager, a highly trained team on site, coupled with a vast network of experts across the nation, you’ll be completely connected to all the resources and support of Heartland Dental.  Join a 12-person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community!Beautiful, state-of-the-art practice with 12 operatories and hosting 2 doctors and 4 dental hygienists. We’re located at the intersection of US Route 6 and Ridge Road, down the road from Channahon State Park. Lots of coffee, food and grocery shopping options nearby! 

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Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist
Claremore, OK, US

$5000 Welcome Bonus! Market Square Dental Care is looking for a Full Time or Part Time  Dental Hygienist to join our team to join them Monday thru Thursday. We use digital photography and a doctor supported co-diagnostic approach to partner with our patients through their dental experience. Our schedule affords our team members 60 minute recare and 90 minute New Patients so that you can develop relationships with your patients which creates a second to none, patient centered experience. Our practice has weekly meetings that include strategic decision making about patient care, the review and implementation of new techniques and products. The office provides the newest hygiene equipment available in a digitally centric practice that offers same day dentistry.   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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Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist
Wake Forest, NC, US

$12,500 Sign on BonusDental Hygienist Wake Forest Dental Arts is looking for a Dental Hygienist to join our team. Hours Needed: Tuesday 10am-7pm, Wednesday 7am-4pm, Thursday 10am-7pm, Friday 7am-4pmWhy Wake Forest Dental Arts?Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in 1,900+ dental offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the clinical leaders of their practice, retain full clinical autonomy, and establish their own care philosophies. All Heartland Dental supported doctors and hygienists are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and patient experiences. Hygienists in CT, MD, NC, NV and WA work for a supported professional corporation (PC) and are not employed by 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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Community Support

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.

Free Dentistry Day

My Free Smile

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We’re Growing. So Can You.

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.

Maintain Balance While Keeping Up With Modern Dentistry

Apr 16, 2026

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.
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Dental Practice Management, Technology, Work Life Balance

Oral Cancer Awareness Month: Advancing Comprehensive Dental Care Through Early Detection

Apr 07, 2026

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.
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Community Involvement, Education, Oral Cancer

Heartland Dental Founder and Executive Chairman, Dr. Rick Workman Featured in Forbes

Apr 02, 2026

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.
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Dr. Rick Workman, Heartland Dental, In the News