Competitive Compensation
Start with leading practice valuations from Heartland Dental and a supported practice in addition to an industry-leading compensation model that rewards your hard work.
Sell Your Dental Practice With Confidence to a Proven Growth Partner.
Selling your practice is an important decision. Your choice impacts your family, your team, and your patients. For close to three decades, thousands of doctors have joined Heartland Dental and a supported practice to unlock operational support that helps you focus on patient care while achieving practice growth and creating personal wealth. All with a track record of financial success and clinical excellence.
Start a Conversation With the Dental Support Organization for Doctors Who Want To Grow and Thrive.
When a doctor chooses to affiliate with Heartland Dental and a supported practice, they’re not giving up their practice; they’re giving it momentum to move forward. Heartland Dental was built by doctors to help other doctors open new doors for elevating patient care, practice growth, work/life balance, and the opportunity to create lasting wealth, while retaining clinical autonomy.
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Find a Brighter Future in a Doctor-Led Culture.
From rising costs to staffing challenges to payor negotiations that grow ever more complex, you know the pressures facing an independent practitioner today. If leading a private practice has left you feeling isolated and overwhelmed, you are not alone. Heartland Dental and supported practices give you the support, tools, and community to unlock your true potential in your career and your life outside of the office. Our model has been tested, refined, and has helped supported doctors across the country achieve success on their terms.
How Our Model Works Better For Dentists.
There’s no shortage of promises out there, but nobody else has our results. Here’s how the doctor-led support model at Heartland Dental and supported practices compares to other dental support organizations (DSOs), dental partnership organizations (DPOs), and private practices when it comes to autonomy, balance, and long-term success.
Heartland Dental
Doctor-led support model
Private Practice
Traditional ownership
Other DSOs/DPOs
Corporate models
Ownership & Equity
Clinical leadership & opportunity to invest in Heartland Dental proven stock growth program that has had six liquidity events
100% ownership
May include shared equity with varying levels of control
Clinical Autonomy
Full autonomy — no quotas or production pressures
Full autonomy
Often restricted autonomy with quotas, production goals, and/or mandated protocols
Operational Support
Industry-leading non-clinical support from experienced teams
Owner-managed or outsourced
Some centralized support, often limited
Work / Life Balance
Proven systems & support help ensure a real work / life balance
Stress of staff shortages, overhead, & administrative functions
Often promoted as a selling point; experiences vary
Growth potential
Powered by scale, marketing expertise, & proven growth strategies
Limited by resources & time
Often promoted as a selling point; experiences vary
Continuing education
Access to Heartland Dental University's 1,000+ hours of continuing education
Fully funded & managed by a practice owner
Continuing education access varies, could be limited or tied to corporate initiatives
Access to ai & technology
Significant investments in leading-edge tech and AI for all practices
Fully self-funded, making advanced tech difficult to afford
May provide some tech, but the model may vary
Retain local branding
Protects practice legacy by retaining local branding
Locally branded & owned
Branding is often standardized
Heartland Dental
Doctor-led support model
Private Practice
Traditional ownership
Other DSOs/DPOs
Corporate models
Ownership & Equity
Clinical leadership & opportunity to invest in Heartland Dental proven stock growth program that has had six liquidity events
100% ownership
May include shared equity with varying levels of control
Clinical Autonomy
Full autonomy — no quotas or production pressures
Full autonomy
Often restricted autonomy with quotas, production goals, and/or mandated protocols
Operational Support
Industry-leading non-clinical support from experienced teams
Owner-managed or outsourced
Some centralized support, often limited
Work / Life Balance
Proven systems & support help ensure a real work / life balance
Stress of staff shortages, overhead, & administrative functions
Often promoted as a selling point; experiences vary
Growth potential
Powered by scale, marketing expertise, & proven growth strategies
Limited by resources & time
Often promoted as a selling point; experiences vary
Continuing education
Access to Heartland Dental University's 1,000+ hours of continuing education
Fully funded & managed by a practice owner
Continuing education access varies, could be limited or tied to corporate initiatives
Access to ai & technology
Significant investments in leading-edge tech and AI for all practices
Fully self-funded, making advanced tech difficult to afford
May provide some tech, but the model may vary
Retain local branding
Protects practice legacy by retaining local branding
Locally branded & owned
Branding is often standardized
a doctor’s guide
Selling Your Dental Practice vs. Staying in Private Practice
You deserve clarity when making a major life decision. Our Doctor’s Guide breaks down the key differences between selling and staying in private practice, so you can choose the path that is right for you.
Selling Your Practice vs. Staying Private
You deserve clarity when making a major life decision. Our Doctor’s Guide breaks down the key differences between selling and staying in private practice, so you can choose the path that is right for you.
Comprehensive Dental Operations Support
Proven Support To Help Elevate Practice Success.
Streamline your business with dedicated teams who handle HR, finance, and compliance so you can focus on your patients.
Proven Wealth Creation
Doctors participating in the Heartland Dental stock program have seen their investments grow 2.9x since 2018. Heartland Dental has paid liquidity to supported doctors six times in the company’s history.
Dental Practice Growth, Simplified.
From marketing expertise to technology and team development, we give supported doctors the tools to strengthen their practice and accelerate growth.
Continuing Education in Dentistry
Heartland Dental University (HDU) advances teams with 1,000+ hours of clinical, leadership, and business training.
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A Nation of Stronger, More Successful Supported Practices.
In dental practices across America, more than 3,100 doctors at 1,900+ locations are thriving with Heartland Dental support.
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Take Your Next Step with Heartland Dental.
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