Aspen Dental

Aspen Dental, officially known as Aspen Dental Management, Inc. (ADMI), is a prominent American dental support organization founded in 1998. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, ADMI provides comprehensive business, administrative, and marketing support services to a vast network of over 1,100 independently owned and operated Aspen Dental-branded dental practices nationwide. While the individual dental offices are owned by licensed dentists, Aspen Dental's corporate structure allows these practices to benefit from centralized support, advanced technology, continuing education, and a broader reach, which aims to make quality dental care more accessible to a wider population. Aspen Dental's mission is to break down the financial and accessibility barriers that many individuals face when seeking dental care. They target individuals who may not have an existing relationship with a dental provider or who lack dental insurance. The services offered by Aspen Dental practices are extensive and include general dentistry (checkups, cleanings, fillings), specialty services (oral surgery, endodontics, periodontics), and restorative options such as dentures, dental implants, crowns, and bridges. They also provide emergency dental care, often accommodating walk-ins or same-day appointments for urgent needs like toothaches or broken teeth. A key aspect of Aspen Dental's model is its "Healthy Mouth Movement" and other community initiatives, which provide free dental care to underserved populations, particularly U.S. veterans. This commitment reflects their broader goal of improving oral health access across the country. Patients often praise Aspen Dental for its ability to provide immediate care, offer transparent pricing, and assist with financing options, making dental treatments more affordable. The company emphasizes a patient-centered approach, with independently practicing dentists making clinical decisions tailored to individual patient needs. The DSO model frees dentists from many administrative burdens, allowing them to concentrate on delivering clinical excellence.