Aspen Dental

Aspen Dental, officially known as Aspen Dental Management, Inc. (ADMI), is a prominent American dental support organization (DSO) that backs independently owned Aspen Dental-branded dentistry locations throughout the United States. Founded in 1998 in East Syracuse, NY, Aspen Dental has grown significantly, now operating over 1,100 locations across 46 states. The company's mission is to break down barriers to dental care, such as affordability, transparency, and access, particularly targeting individuals who may lack a relationship with a dental provider or face financial hurdles. Aspen Dental operates under a unique business model where independently owned practices affiliate with ADMI, which, as part of The Aspen Group (TAG), provides a wide array of non-clinical business support services. These services include marketing, human resources, payroll administration, regulatory compliance, procurement of equipment and supplies, real estate management, and patient interface platforms. This model allows licensed dentists who own and operate these practices to focus primarily on delivering patient care, while the administrative and operational burdens are managed by the DSO. Dentists within the Aspen Dental network maintain clinical autonomy and make independent clinical decisions for their patients. The services offered at Aspen Dental locations are comprehensive and aim to meet a broad range of dental needs. These include general dentistry (cleanings, X-rays, fillings), restorative dentistry (crowns, bridges, dentures, dental implants), and cosmetic dentistry (teeth whitening, veneers, clear aligners). They also provide specialty services such as oral surgery (extractions, wisdom teeth removal), and endodontics (root canal therapy). Aspen Dental is known for its "Healthy Mouth Movement," a community initiative that provides free dental services to underserved populations, including veterans. Aspen Dental has a "Practice Ownership Program" which enables dentists to achieve practice ownership with the support of the larger organization, fostering professional growth and leadership opportunities. The company emphasizes a commitment to patient care, transparency in treatment plans, and utilizing advanced technology in their offices, including digital labs, 3D printing, and intraoral scanners.