Aspen Dental

Aspen Dental, officially known as Aspen Dental Management, Inc., is a prominent American dental support organization (DSO) established in 1998. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Aspen Dental's core business model is to provide comprehensive non-clinical support services to a vast network of independently owned dental practices that operate under the "Aspen Dental" brand. This support includes marketing, operations, training, human resources, and technology, allowing dentists to focus primarily on patient care. The organization's mission is to enhance access to affordable and high-quality dental care, particularly for individuals who may face financial or other barriers to traditional dental services or who may not have an existing dental provider relationship. Aspen Dental clinics, such as the one in Indiana, PA, offer a wide array of dental services, including general dentistry (cleanings, fillings, extractions), restorative procedures (crowns, bridges), and more specialized treatments like dentures, dental implants, oral surgery, and orthodontics (including their own Motto™ clear aligners). They also emphasize emergency dental care, aiming to provide prompt attention for urgent issues like toothaches, broken teeth, and gum problems. Aspen Dental is known for its multi-location presence across numerous states, with approximately 1100 independently owned offices. They have also initiated community programs like the "Healthy Mouth Movement," which provides free dental care to underserved populations, including veterans. While their model focuses on empowering individual dentists to own their practices, they benefit from the collective resources and brand recognition provided by the larger Aspen Dental network. Patient reviews generally highlight the accessibility and wide range of services offered, though some concerns regarding billing practices and treatment plans have been noted in consumer complaint forums.