{"id":15908,"date":"2025-10-09T14:31:59","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T21:31:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/?post_type=newsroom&#038;p=15908"},"modified":"2025-10-10T07:15:57","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T14:15:57","slug":"deo-planet-dds-launchpad-partnership","status":"publish","type":"newsroom","link":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/newsroom\/deo-planet-dds-launchpad-partnership\/","title":{"rendered":"DEO Partners with Planet DDS to Expand Growth Resources for Emerging Dental Groups"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>The partnership integrates the Launchpad Program into DEO\u2019s Member and Coach ecosystem, offering exclusive savings, tailored support, and scalable technology for emerging dental groups.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IRVINE, CA \u2013 October 10, 2025<\/strong> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/?utm_campaign=PR-2025-09-30-PDDS-launchpad&amp;utm_medium=press&amp;utm_source=organic-web&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_cta=home&amp;utm_content=pdds\">Planet DDS<\/a>, a leading provider of cloud-based, enterprise-grade dental software solutions, today announced a new partnership with the <a href=\"https:\/\/deodentalgroup.com\/?utm_campaign=PR-2025-09-30-PDDS-launchpad&amp;utm_medium=press&amp;utm_source=organic-web&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_cta=deo&amp;utm_content=pdds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dentist Entrepreneur Organization<\/a> (DEO), making the Planet DDS <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/launchpad\/?utm_campaign=PR-2025-09-30-PDDS-launchpad&amp;utm_medium=press&amp;utm_source=organic-web&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_cta=learn-more&amp;utm_content=pdds\">Launchpad Program<\/a> available to DEO\u2019s 550+ members for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The partnership expands the portfolio of tools and resources available to DEO Members, who represent more than 1,800 practice locations nationwide. With Launchpad, growth-focused dental groups gain access to cost savings, expert guidance, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/resources\/scalability-guide-dsos-dental-groups\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"resources\" data-id=\"14920\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">scalable<\/a> technology designed to support organizations in their early stages of expansion.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lightest-blue-background-color has-background\">\u201cAt DEO, our mission is to take dentists on the journey from clinicians to entrepreneurs to executives. That path isn\u2019t easy, and no one crosses it alone. Our role is to provide vision, education, and coaching, and to connect our members with innovation partners who bring the solutions that make growth possible. Launchpad is one of those solutions, offering the support and infrastructure that helps our members accelerate their transition into confident, capable leaders of thriving dental organizations.\u201d&nbsp;\u2014Emmet Scott, CEO of DEO <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Expanding Resources for Growth-Minded Practices&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Launchpad was created to address the unique challenges smaller, privately owned <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/dsos-dental-groups\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"11739\">dental g<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/dsos-dental-groups\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"11739\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">r<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/dsos-dental-groups\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"11739\">oups<\/a> face as they expand. Through this collaboration, DEO coaches will play an active role in supporting members who join Launchpad, ensuring they maximize the insights, education, and networking opportunities available within the Planet DDS ecosystem of clients, consultants, and industry partners.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DEO members will now have access to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Significant first-year savings<\/strong>: Up to 80% savings on practice management and imaging software, making enterprise technology accessible at a pivotal growth stage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exclusive DEO member perk<\/strong>: DEO is gifting back the standard $1,000 referral fee paid by Planet DDS, giving members a direct $1,000 credit toward implementation services when they sign with Launchpad.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tailored support and expert guidance<\/strong>: Hands-on onboarding supported by Planet DDS, combined with consulting from DEO coaches to help members implement best practices and accelerate adoption.&nbsp;<\/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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/resources\/rcm-automation-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"resources\" data-id=\"15040\" 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 AI\u2014designed to grow alongside the organization.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Operational efficiency and automation<\/strong>: Tools that streamline scheduling, reduce administrative burdens, and enable smarter, faster decision-making.<\/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\">\u201cWe are honored to be the first and only practice management partner that DEO has chosen to work with in this way. We share a deep commitment to helping growth-minded dental groups succeed, and with Launchpad, we\u2019re focused on equipping these practices with the infrastructure, insights, and support they need to scale.\u201d&nbsp;\u2014Eric Giesecke, CEO of Planet DDS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The LaunchPad initiative is the first step in a broader collaboration between DEO and Planet DDS supporting Members across the growth spectrum\u2014from clinicians becoming entrepreneurs and forming group practices, to DSOs operating at scale. Both organizations are exploring future opportunities to deepen their collaboration and enhance value for the DEO community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about the Planet DDS Launchpad program, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/launchpad\/?utm_campaign=WC-2025-04-PDDS-launchpad-press&amp;utm_medium=press&amp;utm_source=organic-web&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_cta=learn-more&amp;utm_content=pdds\">planetdds.com\/launchpad.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About DEO<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Dentist Entrepreneur Organization (DEO) is the premier community for growth-minded dentists building and leading group practices. With more than 550 members representing over 1,800 locations and approximately $3.4 billion in collective revenue nationwide, DEO provides coaching, community, and content to help members grow with confidence. DEO programs span every stage of the leadership journey\u2014from culture and operations to finance and strategy\u2014giving members practical frameworks and peer support to overcome challenges and capture new opportunities. By combining access to expert coaches, thriving peer groups, and trusted innovation partners, DEO equips dental entrepreneurs to build scalable organizations, create lasting value, and shape the future of group dentistry.&nbsp;<\/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 AI platform designed to scale alongside growing organizations. Powered by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/dentalos-with-ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"15727\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DentalOS\u2122 with AI<\/a>, its open platform includes Denticon Practice Management, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/cloud9\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">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><\/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\">Request a Demo<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":15978,"template":"","categories":[80,1427,379,128,165,1416,9,88],"tags":[1314,27,13,43,169,1405,57,147,152],"class_list":["post-15908","newsroom","type-newsroom","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dental-industry","category-dental-service-organization","category-denticon","category-dso","category-dso-news","category-growth","category-imaging","category-planet-dds","tag-dental-groups","tag-dental-practice","tag-dentistry","tag-dso","tag-growth","tag-launchpad","tag-planet-dds","tag-practice-management","tag-technology"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/newsroom\/15908","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\/15978"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15908"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15908"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15908"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}