DSO leaders shared their top challenges and strategies at the Dykema DSO Industry Group conference. Our Editor in Chief, Beth Gaddis, dives deep into the key takeaways in our latest article, published on Dental Products Report. From staffing shortages to AI integration, there's something for every dental practice. 💫👏 Big thanks to Jason Heffelfinger with Dental Care Alliance, Dr. AJ Acierno with Smile Brands Inc., Trevor Maurer with OMS360, Teresa Williams, M.L.S. at Dental Express - San Diego, Himesh Kana at Dental Depot DFW, Thomas Passalacqua at The Smilist Management, Bradley Dykstra DDS MBA at MY SMILES DENTAL, Kyle Smith, MBA with My Community Dental Centers, Dee Fischer, Jill Nesbitt at Optimize Dental Consulting, Dr. Robin Reich at Reich Dental Center, Dr. Omid Barkhordar and Dr. Hamid Barkhordar of Care Dentistry Group and Hoss Said, MBA with SAYEH MASSOUMI, DENTAL CORPORATION for sharing their insights 👏💫 Check it out ➡ https://lnkd.in/e5zAXQpa What did you gain from the conference? Let us know in the comments! #DSO #dentistry #dentaltechnology #dykemaDSO
Planet DDS
Software Development
Irvine, California 23,358 followers
Unleashing dentists and their staff to focus on patient care.
About us
Planet DDS is the leading provider of cloud-enabled dental software solutions, serving over 13,000 practices in the United States with over 118,000 users. The company delivers a complete platform of solutions for dental practices, including Denticon Practice Management, Apteryx Cloud Imaging, Cloud 9 Ortho Practice Management and Legwork Practice Marketing. Planet DDS is committed to creating value for its dental practice clients by solving the most urgent challenges facing today’s dental practices nationwide. PDDS Core Ideology MISSION: Why Are We Here? Unleashing dentists and their staff to focus on patient care VISION: Where Are We Headed? In the next five years, Planet DDS will remain the leading provider of cloud-based technology solutions in North America, expanding to serve more than 25,000 dental practices. Values: How Do We Get There? To encourage measurable progress toward our vision and make the best decisions on behalf of employees and customers, we adopted a set of common values. At Planet DDS, We Are: Collaborative Working independently and across teams, we create scalable solutions to enable company growth. Empathetic We are educated on the experience of our customers and feel vested in their success. Accountable We feel ownership for the quality of our work and take pride in the positive outcomes. Trustworthy We operate with integrity and honesty, making promises we know that we can keep. Ambitious We are driven by our ability to make a long-term, positive impact on the lives of dental market leaders.
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https://www.planetdds.com/
External link for Planet DDS
- Industry
- Software Development
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Irvine, California
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2003
- Specialties
- Cloud Based Dental Practice Management System, Dental Revenue Cycle Management, Dental Paperless Office, Mobile Dentistry, Dental Patient Communication, Dental Image Management System, DSO, Enterprise, Dental Imaging AI, Dental Group Software, Dental Scheduling Software, Dental Practice Management Software, Dental Patient Acquisition, Dental Practice Marketing, DSO Software Solution, and Dental Practice Analytics
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Primary
17872 Gillette Avenue, Suite 250
Irvine, California 92614, US
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1661 E Camelback Rd
Suite 240
Phoenix, Arizona 85016, US
Employees at Planet DDS
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Mike Gibson
Chief Technology Officer at Planet DDS
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Jeremy Serfling
Product Management Leader | Operational Excellence | Data-Driven Strategies | Digital Transformation
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Mark Hong
SVP of Product - AI B2B SaaS
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John Bianchini
Dynamic and growth-focused professional offering extensive experience in supporting business development processes and product strategy.
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⏰ “When it comes to my tasks, the majority can wait. What can’t wait is your patients, your providers, your team members. They're not going to really be as forgiving if you prioritize your to-do lists compared to their problem that they have at that time. But the way I kind of do it is I have a list every single day and high priorities, medium, low. I change them back and forth.” 💥 This is Emma Cifuentes, COO of Progressive Dental Management, on the ways she prioritizes people in a fast-paced environment. For more of Emma’s insights, tune into the latest episode of The Dental Economist Show, where she joins Mike Huffaker for a fascinating chat. You can tune in here: 👉 Apple - https://apple.co/4fl0wTY 👉 Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3A5y1cO 👉 YouTube - https://bit.ly/4fi3poC #DentalBusiness #DentalGroup #TheDentalEconomistShow
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The countdown is on! ⏰ Registration for the Planet DDS Orbit 2025 user meeting opens in one week. Join us in San Antonio, March 6-8, for an unforgettable experience. Mark your calendar and secure your spot with the lowest rates of the year! #dental #userconference #sanantonio
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With this enhanced open API program, the limit is beyond the sky ✨ Thank you to Ophir Tanz and the Pearl team for all you do to help dental professionals and their patients reach their goals. “Planet DDS is uniquely capable when it comes to integration,” said Ophir Tanz, founder and CEO of Pearl. "With its unified API program, Planet DDS enabled us quickly and efficiently to deliver an innovative cross-application radiologic AI integration. Together, we’ve been able to offer a more streamlined AI-enabled workflow that not only elevates customer user experiences but also increases their productivity and AI utilization.”
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Dmitry Burshteyn, co-founder of Progressive Dental Management (PDM), had a vision: to build a thriving network of dental practices across New England. But scaling a dental practice isn't just about adding locations. It's about: 🙇♀️ Creating an effortless patient experience ⌚ Running operations that make sense 🤟 Looking out for your team That's where #Denticon came in. By leveraging Denticon's cloud-based platform, PDM has unlocked new growth opportunities. 🗣 “I only wish we had begun using Denticon from the very beginning,” Burshteyn shared. From overcoming the challenges of managing multiple locations to harnessing the power of data-driven insights, PDM's journey is an inspiration to dental practices of all sizes. We're proud to be a part of their success story. #DentalOS #DSO #PartnerInGrowth
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The recent CrowdStrike outage served as a stark reminder of the interconnectedness of today's technology landscape. While we at Planet DDS were fortunate to experience a swift recovery, the impact on countless businesses, especially those in critical sectors like travel, healthcare, and finance, underscores the importance of robust cybersecurity and disaster recovery plans. Our team, in collaboration with our valued partners in dentistry, responded swiftly and effectively to ensure minimal disruption to our services. As Eric Giesecke, CEO of Planet DDS, emphasizes, "At Planet DDS, uptime is paramount. We prioritize a proactive approach to cybersecurity and maintain comprehensive contingency plans to mitigate the impact of unforeseen events. The dedication of our team and partners was instrumental in ensuring a smooth recovery for our dental clients." This incident highlights the crucial role IT teams play in safeguarding business continuity. We commend the tireless efforts of all tech professionals working tirelessly to restore normalcy across various industries. #CrowdStrikeOutage #CybersecurityResilience #DentalTechnology
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💥 In today’s market, the quick and easy approach of scaling up dental practices can sometimes backfire. Many dentists who joined large groups with high hopes for support and a big payday might find themselves feeling stuck. They end up with a mishmash of practices and not the support they expected, especially as market conditions shift with rising interest rates. ❓ So, what’s the takeaway? It’s crucial for dentists to carefully evaluate the long-term support and value a dental group offers beyond just growth promises. As A.J. Peak, founder and CEO of Peak Dental Services, says, “that's probably the biggest risk I see” for DSOs. For more of A. J.'s insights, tune into the latest episode of The Dental Economist Show, where he joins Mike Huffaker for a fascinating chat. You can tune in here: 👉 Apple - https://apple.co/3W8As5N 👉 Spotify - https://spoti.fi/4d4qbi3 👉 YouTube - https://bit.ly/3SevKlQ #DentalBusiness #DentalGroup #DSO #TheDentalEconomistShow
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🎊 Congratulations to the inaugural members of The Pioneers Club! 🚀 These individuals helped build the foundation of Planet DDS and have been with us for over 15 years. That's an incredible achievement and we're overjoyed to see so many names on this list. 🏆 The Pioneers Club 🏆 Ron Burke - 38 years Jim Hilburn - 36 years Ira Cholodenko - 34 years Ronald Fong - 33 years Khanh Tran - 27 years Keith Kneisley - 26 years Harry Tokayer - 24 years Rahul Khot - 20 years Chae Kim - 20 years Sharmila Khot - 19 years Brian Tinker - 18 years Lissett Garcia - 18 years Amy Chun - 18 years You all have helped shape who we are today, and we can't thank you enough for continuing to give it your all each day! Here's to adding more names and trailblazers with each passing year 🥂🎊 #PioneersClub #Loyalty #TeamPlanetDDS
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If you've ever chatted with Mike Huffaker, it's abundantly clear that he cares about making you feel heard. And it translates to an open-door leadership style. Mike fosters a culture of connection, idea sharing, and continuous learning opportunities like our Book Club at Planet DDS and many other career development programs 💪 Although some actions may seem small, they're the reason why he's managed to grow and motivate his team, and the same can be done in dental organizations. 🗣 "A strong leader ensures that a team evolves and excels together. By embracing mentorship and feedback, individuals are empowered to reach their full potential, fostering a culture of learning and development within the practice – which will also dramatically lower your attrition rate," says Mike Huffaker on why leadership is more important than ever when it comes to running a dental practice. Thank you to Dental Products Report and Ashley Housley, DMD of Heartland Dental for this fantastic article on mentorship as the focal point of leadership! Here's the article 👉 https://lnkd.in/ef4FiKDP #Leadership #Mentorship #Dentistry
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🎉 The announcement of the YEAR is here! 🎉 We're thrilled to say our enhanced open API program is finally unveiled. What does this mean? Glad you asked 👍 This open API program will put you in the driver's seat of your dental practice. Think about the map of workflows you currently walk through each day, just for your data to get to the right places. Revenue cycle management, insurance, imaging, ...the list goes on. Now, imagine a world where your patient, appointment, financial, and clinical data work harmoniously between Denticon and your preferred vendors. Further, your patients don't notice a single hiccup and your team conquers each day like rockstars 🤘 It's the ability to customize and build your practice, YOUR way. And that's just the beginning. 🗣 “The enhanced APIs for Denticon feels like we’re unlocking a new era of customization and interoperability for our DSO,” said Behrod Ganjifard, VP of Technology at Onsite Dental. ➡ Check out the industry's most comprehensive and open API program for DSOs and partners 🚀 https://lnkd.in/eCxMMcU9 ➡ Want to partner up? 🤝 https://lnkd.in/e-Ha8aRj Huge thanks to our #Glasgow team and every single person who worked on this special project 💙 #OpenAPI #DentalOS #Denticon #PartnerInGrowth
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