Aspen Dental

Aspen Dental is a prominent American dental support organization (DSO) founded in 1998 with headquarters in Chicago, Illinois. It operates by providing comprehensive administrative and business support services to a vast network of over 1,100 independently owned and operated dental offices branded as Aspen Dental. This model allows licensed dentists to focus primarily on patient care while Aspen Dental Management, Inc. (ADMI) handles aspects like marketing, accounting, billing, and training. The organization's mission is to make quality dental care accessible and affordable for a broader population, particularly targeting individuals who may not have a regular dental provider or face financial barriers to care. They often locate their offices in easily accessible shopping centers. Aspen Dental offers a wide array of dental services, including general dentistry (checkups, cleanings, fillings), emergency dental care, as well as more specialized treatments such as dentures, dental implants, crowns, bridges, extractions, root canals, and clear aligners (Motto® clear aligners). They strive to provide a comprehensive approach to oral health, often presenting detailed treatment plans to new patients. To make care more affordable, Aspen Dental accepts most major dental insurance plans and offers various financing options through third-party lenders, as well as their own Aspen Dental Savings Plan for those without insurance. They also have community initiatives like the "Healthy Mouth Movement," which provides free dental care to underserved populations, including veterans. While the individual Aspen Dental practices are independently owned, the overarching Aspen Dental brand aims for a consistent patient experience and provides extensive support and training to its network of dentists and staff. It is part of The Aspen Group (TAG), a consumer healthcare platform that supports independently owned practices across multiple healthcare verticals.