The Best Kept Secret In Dentistry
Who we are. What we do.
Dental One is an affiliated group of individual dental practices bound together by the common goal of delivering world-class patient care in a convenient, friendly, caring, group practice environment.
Dental One was founded in 1995 as a career alternative to private solo practice. The company was founded on the premise that by partnering closely with quality-minded dentists, we could together create dental practices that would far exceed what most dentists could ever create on their own. The value proposition for affiliated dentists is simple—they no longer have to take on the high debt and full risk associated with solo practice in order to enjoy the benefits of high income, profit sharing, equity accumulation, and quality of life.
Together we’re better.
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To this partnering relationship, Dental One brings many years of expertise in facility planning, site selection, equipment sourcing, leasing, computer and dental technology, marketing, insurance plan management, human resources, staff training, operating systems, payroll, collections, lab relations, clinical training and protocols, and dental team management. Our affiliated doctors bring willing hearts and minds, great clinical and interpersonal skills, and a strong desire to serve, work, and grow in a team-oriented environment. Together, we create world-class dental practices in prime locations within high-growth suburban areas of major metropolitan cities. Most of our practices rank in the top 5% nationally.
We believe that the best dental practices are community-centered, and that most patients prefer to see dentists who are part of the local community they serve. Every Dental One practice is branded or named after some landmark or theme familiar to each locality. Our practices emphasize convenience and service to patients by offering convenient appointment times, visible locations with easy access, and virtually all specialty services at each location. As a result, Dental One practices typically generate about three times the number of new patients and referrals as traditional solo practices.
Our service philosophy is simply to provide our patients with a world-class experience in a friendly, safe, and convenient place. Our clinical philosophy is to employ the latest technology, materials, and techniques available to provide clinical care at or above the standard of care promulgated by the various regulatory bodies and industry groups. Our dentists are expected to take regular C/E courses and continually expand their knowledge and hone their clinical skills.
Without a doubt the most popular value proposition to affiliated Dental One dentists is our orthodontic program. Dental One is a nationally recognized leader in training general dentists to perform full orthodontic procedures—including clear aligner systems. Through an extensive proprietary training program, affiliated doctors and staff receive state-of-the-art instruction and hands-on experience. In addition, they receive specific clinical case support and second opinion advice and consultation through the company’s proprietary OrthoExpert computer program. Every year, affiliated Dental One doctors successfully complete thousands of orthodontic cases, generating not only much higher income, but also tremendous personal and professional satisfaction.
Why group practice?
Experience has shown that traditional solo practice isn’t what most young dentists think. Where they expect to find independence, they find isolation. Where they expect control over their time, they find their practice obligations control them. Where they expect high incomes, they find themselves drowning in debt obligations and overhead. Where they expect to hire personable, motivated, and loyal employees, they encounter incompetence, entitlement mentality, and embezzlement. It is safe to say that for most independent solo dentists in the real world, virtually nothing is as they had imagined it would be.
Why Dental One’s group practice model?
Our experience has been that Dental One’s affiliated group practice model offers many advantages over solo practice. Some of these advantages include:
- Ability to focus more on patient care.
- Modern facilities with state-of-the-art equipment.
- No capitation or Medicaid.
- Lower stress from not shouldering 100% of the burden.
- Professionally trained and motivated staff.
- Little or no debt obligations.
- Comparable or greater income opportunities.
- Full benefits (medical, HSA, 401k, etc.)
- Comparable or greater equity growth opportunities.
- Associateship, profit-split, or ownership opportunities.
- Lower financial risk.
- Select C/E opportunities that directly impact productivity.
- Greater opportunities for clinical collaboration with peers.
- Lower overall cost of operation due to economies of scale.
- Flexibility of relocation.