Aspen Dental

Aspen Dental, officially known as Aspen Dental Management, Inc. (ADMI), is a prominent American dental support organization (DSO) that provides business support and administrative services to a vast network of independently owned and operated Aspen Dental-branded dental practices. Founded in 1998 by Robert Fontana, it has grown to support over 1,100 locations across the United States. Aspen Dental's core mission is to break down barriers to dental care, making it more accessible to a wider population, including individuals who may not have a regular dental provider or face financial hurdles. They aim to provide comprehensive care that addresses both short- and long-term dental needs in an honest and judgment-free environment. The services offered at Aspen Dental locations are extensive, covering a broad spectrum of general and specialty dentistry. These include routine cleanings and exams, fillings, extractions, root canals (endodontics), oral surgery (including wisdom teeth removal and dental implants), dentures, and cosmetic dentistry procedures such as teeth whitening, veneers, and clear aligners (Motto® clear aligners). Aspen Dental operates on a unique business model, empowering dentists to become successful practice owners through their "Practice Ownership Program." This program provides clinicians with a structured path to ownership, backed by a team of experts who handle the non-clinical aspects of the business, such as marketing, human resources, accounting, and supply procurement. This allows dentists to focus primarily on patient care. While specific insurance acceptance can vary by individual practice, Aspen Dental generally accepts most major dental insurance plans, including Aetna, Cigna, Delta Dental, MetLife, and UnitedHealthcare. They also offer flexible financing options and their own Aspen Dental Savings Plan for patients without insurance or those whose plans don't cover the full cost of treatment.