{"id":14610,"date":"2025-04-28T11:34:06","date_gmt":"2025-04-28T18:34:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/?post_type=newsroom&#038;p=14610"},"modified":"2025-04-28T11:34:09","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T18:34:09","slug":"planet-dds-expands-launchpad-program","status":"publish","type":"newsroom","link":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/newsroom\/planet-dds-expands-launchpad-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Planet DDS Expands Launchpad Program for Emerging Dental Groups"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>IRVINE, CA \u2013 April 28, 2025<\/strong> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Planet DDS<\/a>, a leading provider of cloud-based, enterprise-grade dental software solutions, today announced the expansion of its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/launchpad\/\">Launchpad Program<\/a>. Designed for early stage multi-location <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/dsos-dental-groups\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"11739\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dental groups<\/a>, Launchpad offers a first-of-its-kind accelerator model that helps practices boost growth with the tools, technology, and expert guidance needed to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/blog\/7-expert-tips-on-growing-your-dental-practice\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"12909\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">scale<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now entering its second year, the Launchpad Program features a refreshed structure with multiple <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/blog\/top-5-technology-trends-shaping-dsos-in-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"13958\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">technology<\/a> packages and pricing tiers, giving participants greater flexibility to align their investment with their current needs and long-term vision.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Building the Foundation for Scalable Expansion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Launchpad Program reflects the Planet DDS commitment to investing in the future of the dental industry by equipping growth-minded practices with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/blog\/the-ease-of-adopting-cloud-based-practice-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"10317\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cloud-based<\/a> infrastructure they need to advance and thrive in a competitive market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New and returning features of the 2025 program include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Multiple tech packages<\/strong>: Practices can choose from three curated bundles with different capabilities and price points based on their size, goals, and budget.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Significant first-year savings<\/strong>: Groups receive up to 80% on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/blog\/dental-practice-management-solutions-for-cfos\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"14474\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">practice management<\/a> and imaging software in year one, making enterprise technology accessible at a pivotal stage of their journey.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tailored onboarding and expert support<\/strong>: Participants receive hands-on education, implementation assistance, and access to leading dental consultants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scalable technology infrastructure<\/strong>: The platform includes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/denticon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Denticon<\/a> Practice Management with advanced features like revenue cycle management (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/blog\/rcm-solutions-for-dental-practices-and-dsos\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"12906\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RCM<\/a>), analytics and patient communication, plus <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/apteryx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apteryx<\/a> Cloud Imaging with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/blog\/planet-dds-ai-assist-dentistry\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"14183\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI<\/a>\u2014designed to grow alongside the organization.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Operational efficiency and automation<\/strong>: Cloud-native tools help streamline scheduling, reduce administrative burden, and allow time for higher-quality <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/resources\/emily-vanney-on-blending-patient-care-and-organizational-leadership\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"resources\" data-id=\"11486\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">patient care<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Early Access to Enterprise Tools<\/strong>: Launchpad supports the transition away from outdated, fragmented systems to a unified platform that enables smarter, faster decision-making.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lightest-blue-background-color has-background\">&#8220;With Launchpad, we&#8217;re giving emerging dental groups affordable access to the technology solutions and resources they need to operate efficiently and focus on creating meaningful connections with patients while delivering superior care.\u201d <em>\u2014<\/em>Eric Giesecke, CEO of Planet DDS&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Empowering the Next Generation of Dental Leaders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications for the 2025 Launchpad cohort are now open for new customers only, with limited spots available. Launchpad is ideal for privately owned or founder-led dental groups with between two and nine locations and an annual revenue between $2M and $12M. Practices backed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/resources\/dan-hosler-on-blending-private-dental-practices-with-private-equity\/\" data-type=\"resources\" data-id=\"11538\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">private equity<\/a> or venture capital aren\u2019t eligible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lightest-blue-background-color has-background\">\u201cGiving emerging groups access to enterprise-ready technology and support\u2014at this level of affordability\u2014is truly a game changer. For growing dental groups, building a strong operational foundation and scalable processes early on is critical. Launchpad equips them with tools to do so. I strongly encourage growing groups to take full advantage of this opportunity.\u201d <em>\u2014<\/em>Dee Fischer, CEO of <a href=\"https:\/\/fischerspro.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fischer Professional Group<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about the Planet DDS Launchpad program and to sign up, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/launchpad\/\">www.planetdds.com\/launchpad<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Planet DDS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental software is broken. We aim to fix it. As a partner in growth for DSOs and dental groups, Planet DDS delivers a cloud-based platform designed to scale alongside growing organizations. Powered by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/resources\/dentalos-growth-platform-for-dsos\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"resources\" data-id=\"13297\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DentalOS\u2122<\/a>, its open platform includes Denticon Practice Management, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/cloud9\/\">Cloud 9<\/a> Ortho Practice Management, and Apteryx Cloud Imaging. Trusted by leading DSOs and emerging dental groups nationwide, Planet DDS enables 13,000+ practices and 118,000 users to move beyond outdated legacy software with seamless integrations, optimized workflows, and scalable technology built for growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Media Contact:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:planetdds@cracklepr.com\">planetdds@cracklepr.com<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/book-a-demo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":14719,"template":"","categories":[780,562,1321,54,8,1427,1414,379,164,128,1416,88,1412],"tags":[559,25,1428,1314,329,169,68,152],"class_list":["post-14610","newsroom","type-newsroom","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-apteryx","category-artificial-intelligence","category-cloud-9","category-cloud-software","category-dental-cloud-technology","category-dental-service-organization","category-dentalos","category-denticon","category-dentists","category-dso","category-growth","category-planet-dds","category-rcm","tag-ai","tag-apteryx","tag-cloud-based-software","tag-dental-groups","tag-denticon","tag-growth","tag-patients","tag-technology"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/newsroom\/14610","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/newsroom"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/newsroom"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14719"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14610"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14610"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14610"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}