Mortenson Family Dental

Mortenson Family Dental is a prominent brand within Mortenson Dental Partners (MDP), a significant dental support organization (DSO) that is uniquely owned entirely by the dentists they support and their team members through an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). The journey began in 1979 when Dr. Wayne Mortenson and his wife, Sue, established the first Mortenson Family Dental practice in Middletown, Kentucky. Over the decades, it has expanded substantially, now supporting nearly 140 dental practices across nine states, including Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Utah, Iowa, Nebraska, Texas, Georgia, and South Carolina. Mortenson Family Dental offers a wide array of dental services, catering to the entire family. These services typically include general dentistry (like check-ups, cleanings, and fillings), as well as specialized care such as pediatric dentistry, orthodontics (under the "BracesBracesBraces" brand), and oral surgery (under the "Oral & Facial Surgery Group"). They also operate "Kid's Dentistree" for specialized children's dental care. The organization emphasizes providing high-quality care in a welcoming and comfortable environment, often incorporating modern dental technology like digital X-rays to enhance patient experience. A core philosophy of Mortenson Dental Partners, and by extension Mortenson Family Dental, revolves around four key values: caring for everyone, sharing abundantly, expressing gratitude, and building relationships. This patient-first approach is frequently highlighted in patient reviews, which often praise the staff for their attentiveness, ability to ease anxious patients, and personalized treatment plans. While they have grown into a large network, they strive to maintain a "family feel" across their various locations. Mortenson Dental Partners distinguishes itself from many other DSOs by being 100% dentist and employee-owned, aiming to empower team members and prioritize patient care by integrating clinicians into leadership. Their support center in Louisville, Kentucky, handles administrative tasks such as insurance processing, payroll, IT, and marketing, allowing the dental teams to focus primarily on clinical care. Beyond clinical services, the organization is also committed to community betterment through the Mortenson Charitable Foundation, which supports educational and healthcare initiatives.