Aspen Dental

Aspen Dental, officially known as Aspen Dental Management, Inc., is an American dental support organization (DSO) established in 1998. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, it supports over 1,100 independently owned dental offices operating under the Aspen Dental brand across 46 states. While each Aspen Dental practice is individually owned by a licensed dentist who maintains clinical autonomy, Aspen Dental Management, Inc. provides crucial non-clinical support services. These services include marketing, operations, human resources, accounting, payroll administration, procurement, and real estate management, allowing dentists to focus primarily on patient care. Aspen Dental's mission is to make quality dental care accessible and affordable, particularly for individuals who may not have an existing relationship with a dental provider or face financial barriers to care. They often strategically locate practices in areas identified as "dental deserts" where access to dental providers is limited. The services offered at Aspen Dental locations are comprehensive and typically include routine dental check-ups, cleanings, X-rays, fillings, extractions, root canals, crowns, bridges, dentures (with on-site labs for quicker service), dental implants, and cosmetic dentistry options like veneers and clear aligners (Motto® clear aligners). They also provide emergency dental care and aim for transparent pricing with written treatment estimates. Aspen Dental is part of The Aspen Group (TAG), a larger healthcare business support organization that has expanded beyond dental care to include urgent care, medical aesthetics, and pet healthcare brands. Aspen Dental also has community initiatives, such as the "Healthy Mouth Movement," which provides free dental services to underserved populations, including veterans. They have a strong emphasis on continuous training and mentorship for their dentists, fostering a collaborative environment within their network.