Aspen Dental

Aspen Dental is a prominent American dental support organization (DSO) that backs a vast network of Aspen Dental-branded dentistry locations. Founded in 1998, its headquarters are in Chicago, Illinois. The organization provides comprehensive support services, including marketing, operations, and training, to over 1,100 independently owned dental offices across the United States. This model allows dentists to focus primarily on clinical care while receiving robust business support. Aspen Dental aims to make dental care accessible and affordable, particularly for individuals who may not have an existing dental provider relationship or face financial barriers to care. Their services encompass a wide array of general and specialty dentistry, including routine check-ups, cleanings, dentures (with various styles and an on-site lab), dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, root canals, crowns, bridges, and clear aligners (Motto®). They also offer emergency dental care and work with most major dental insurance providers, in addition to offering flexible financing options and their own Aspen Dental Savings Plan. The "Practice Ownership Program" (POP) is a core component of Aspen Dental's business model, empowering dentists to become practice owners with the backing of a team of experts for non-clinical aspects. This allows for professional growth and equity building for the dentists within the network. While the practices are independently owned, they operate with clinical autonomy and adhere to a shared commitment to patient care, often located in areas identified as "dental deserts" to address unmet needs. The Aspen Dental - Crawfordsville, IN location, situated at 1571 US-231, Crawfordsville, IN 47933, exemplifies this model, offering the full spectrum of Aspen Dental's services to the local community. Patient reviews for various Aspen Dental locations, including Crawfordsville, often highlight friendly staff and accessible scheduling, though some concerns regarding billing and pricing transparency have also been noted.