{"id":11244,"date":"2024-07-08T19:01:26","date_gmt":"2024-07-09T02:01:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/?post_type=newsroom&p=11244"},"modified":"2024-07-08T19:01:26","modified_gmt":"2024-07-09T02:01:26","slug":"planet-dds-invests-in-emerging-dental-groups-with-new-launchpad-program","status":"publish","type":"newsroom","link":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/newsroom\/planet-dds-invests-in-emerging-dental-groups-with-new-launchpad-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Planet DDS Invests in Emerging Dental Groups with New Launchpad Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

The industry-first Launchpad Program will help <\/span>growing<\/span> dental and orthodontic groups scale by democratizing access to <\/span>cutting-edge<\/span> cloud solutions.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

IRVINE, CA \u2013 <\/span><\/b>July 9, 2024<\/span><\/b> \u2013<\/span><\/b> Planet DDS<\/span><\/a>, a leading provider of cloud-based dental practice management solutions, is announcing the release of its new <\/span>Launchpad Program<\/span><\/a>, a first of its kind in the dental industry. Designed to support emerging dental and orthodontic groups, this initiative will democratize access to the suite of cloud solutions offered by Planet DDS<\/span>\u2014Denticon, Cloud 9, Apteryx, and Legwork<\/span>\u2014for practices looking to scale and grow. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Eligible groups will have access to the best-in-class practice management and imaging solution features at 80% savings, plus education and support from a team of growth experts along with other perks that Planet DDS has carefully curated. Some of the advanced features include AI-powered clinical findings to improve patient care, booking features to help fill schedules, automated tools to reduce administrative burdens, and helpful features that reduce outstanding accounts receivable.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe Launchpad program represents a strategic investment in the future of dentistry,” says Eric Giesecke, CEO of Planet DDS. “By supporting the growth of practices, we’re enhancing the health of communities at large and helping to drive the industry forward.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Launchpad program is not just about providing dental and orthodontic practice management tools; it’s about achieving a long-term vision for excellence in dental care while increasing access to technology that practices can implement early on to drive expansion and profitability.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As a part of this vision, Planet DDS strives to be the DentalOS of the entire dental industry by providing a customizable platform that empowers customers to make the best decisions for their growth<\/span>\u2014the Launchpad Program is just another example of how Planet DDS is creating more opportunities and pathways for its customers to choose how they serve their patients best.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One of the first customers to join the program is <\/span>Panhandle Pediatric Dentistry<\/span><\/a>, and with five locations in Panama City, the Launchpad Program is poised to help them grow market share and better serve new and existing patients. <\/span>Lorany Vazquez, Director of Operations<\/span> of Panhandle Pediatric Dentistry, shared, \u201cWe are excited to join the Launchpad Program. The support and advanced tools from Planet DDS will be instrumental in helping us streamline our operations, enhance patient care, <\/span>and propel our organization to the next level.<\/span>\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition, <\/span>Pearl AI<\/span><\/a> has joined <\/span>has joined the program to provide Launchpad program members with advanced AI-driven radiologic and case presentation capabilities in Apteryx. \u201cLike Planet DDS, we believe that emerging dental groups committed to growth through clinical excellence should be enabled with the most advanced dental technologies available,\u201d said Ophir Tanz, CEO of Pearl AI. \u201cWe\u2019re proud to support this novel initiative to help these practices elevate patient care, recruit leading talent, and grow their value.\u201d\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Planet DDS is also inviting several other industry leaders to participate in the program, including <\/span>Thinc Forward<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Optimize Dental Consulting<\/span><\/a>. These industry leaders will have the opportunity to contribute educational content and their expertise in IT, technology transformation, and financial consulting. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

By making cutting-edge software more accessible to practices in early stages of growth, this program will foster a collaborative environment that benefits all participants and elevates the industry. The Launchpad program is available to eligible dental and orthodontic groups with a minimum of two locations and annual revenue between $3M and $25M. The group cannot be backed by private equity firms and must be a new Planet DDS customer.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To learn more about the Planet DDS Launchpad program and to sign up, visit <\/span>Planet DDS Launchpad<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

About Planet DDS:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Planet DDS is the leading provider of cloud-enabled dental software solutions, serving over 13,000 practices in the United States and having 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\u2019s dental practices nationwide. To learn more, visit: <\/span>Planet DDS<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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