{"id":16063,"date":"2025-10-28T14:38:13","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T21:38:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/?post_type=newsroom&#038;p=16063"},"modified":"2025-10-29T07:18:41","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T14:18:41","slug":"sage-dental-selects-denticon-by-planet-dds","status":"publish","type":"newsroom","link":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/newsroom\/sage-dental-selects-denticon-by-planet-dds\/","title":{"rendered":"Sage Dental Selects Denticon to Power Patient Experience and Innovation\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Sage Dental to adopt Planet DDS solutions to unify technology, reduce operational burden, and elevate patient care across 140 locations.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IRVINE, CA \u2013 October 29, 2025<\/strong>\u202f\u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/mysagedental.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Sage Dental<\/strong><\/a>, one of the fastest-growing dental groups<s> <\/s>with more than 140 practices serving millions of patients across the Southeastern U.S., today announced its selection of Denticon by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/blog\/sage-dental-selects-denticon-by-planet-dds\/?utm_campaign=SM-2025-10-28-PDDS-sage-dental-selects-denticon-blog&amp;utm_medium=linkedin&amp;utm_source=organic-social&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_cta=social-post&amp;utm_content=pdds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Planet DDS<\/strong><\/a> as its enterprise practice management platform. This transformation will empower Sage Dental\u2019s clinicians, enhance operational consistency, and deepen its ability to deliver patient-centered care across its network.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The move from the legacy system, Dentrix Enterprise, to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/denticon\/?utm_campaign=PR-2025-10-28-PDDS-sage-dental-denticon&amp;utm_medium=press&amp;utm_source=organic-web&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_cta=denticon&amp;utm_content=dent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Denticon<\/strong><\/a> is a natural evolution for Sage Dental, a group long recognized for its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/blog\/open-apis-for-dental-software\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"12911\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>innovation<\/strong><\/a> and commitment to rethinking what modern dentistry can be. Over the years, Sage Dental has built a robust in-house technology stack to bridge gaps left by the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/blog\/legacy-practice-management-software-costs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">legacy practice management<\/a> <\/strong>system, creating custom workflows, analytics tools, and revenue solutions to deliver the patient experience they envisioned.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, by partnering with Planet DDS, Sage will consolidate that technology into a unified, AI-first platform designed for scale, efficiency, and growth.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lightest-blue-background-color has-background\">\u201cOur technology philosophy has always been simple: We build what we can\u2019t find. For years, that meant creating our own solutions to close gaps between what was possible and what our patients deserved. With Planet DDS, we\u2019ve found a partner who not only meets our standards but expands them. Together, we\u2019re collapsing complexity into clarity, building a seamless, scalable foundation that elevates both patient care and team experience.\u201d\u00a0\u2014Thomas Marler, CEO of Sage Dental Management<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Custom Innovation to Collaborative Intelligence&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike typical out-of-the-box implementations, Sage Dental\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/resources\/craig-abramowitz-on-building-lasting-dental-partnerships\/\" data-type=\"resources\" data-id=\"13892\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>partnership<\/strong><\/a> with Planet DDS is a true collaboration. Together, the teams are co-designing and deploying new enterprise-grade capabilities that address Sage\u2019s most sophisticated operational needs while removing the burden of maintaining a sprawling in-house system. One such capability is an enhanced estimation engine, an industry-first advancement in real-time financial accuracy. This capability leverages AI and predictive analytics within <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/dentalos-with-ai\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"15727\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>DentalOS\u2122<\/strong><\/a> to deliver highly accurate treatment cost estimates, ensuring patients experience fewer post-visit billing surprises while maximizing reimbursement accuracy for providers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By eliminating the guesswork that often disrupts the patient journey, this innovation represents a meaningful step forward in Sage Dental\u2019s mission to make care more transparent and stress-free.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lightest-blue-background-color has-background\">\u201cSage Dental has consistently operated ahead of the curve. Their commitment to building technology around patients has raised the bar for everyone in the industry. This partnership embodies the next evolution of that philosophy, pairing Sage\u2019s vision with our platform to transform not just their operations, but how dental groups think about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/resources\/scalability-guide-dsos-dental-groups\/\" data-type=\"resources\" data-id=\"14920\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>scalability<\/strong><\/a>, accuracy, and the patient experience.\u201d\u00a0\u2014Mike Huffaker, Chief Revenue Officer at Planet DDS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unified, Intelligent, and Built for Growth&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Through this partnership, Sage Dental will transition its network of practices to a single <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/landing\/cloud-based-dental-software\/\" data-type=\"landing\" data-id=\"15223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>cloud-based operating system<\/strong><\/a> that centralizes every key workflow, from scheduling and clinical documentation to billing, analytics, and imaging. Denticon will enable Sage Dental to maintain operational excellence while expanding seamlessly into new markets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key benefits include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Consolidated infrastructure:<\/strong> Collapse multiple in-house and legacy tools into a single, secure, cloud-native platform.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>AI-Enhanced accuracy:<\/strong> Leverage predictive modeling within DentalOS\u2122 with AI to improve revenue capture and forecasting.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Financial transparency:<\/strong> Use advanced estimation and eligibility features to minimize patient confusion and unexpected balances.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Data-Driven performance: <\/strong>Gain unified visibility across all 140 locations to track outcomes, identify trends, and optimize operations.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Scalable growth enablement:<\/strong> Simplify onboarding and integration for new practices, ensuring consistent experience and performance.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Collaborative innovation:<\/strong> Co-create next-generation capabilities that extend beyond standard PMS functionality, from automation to AI-powered analytics.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technology That Keeps People at the Center&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While the technology behind this partnership is groundbreaking, both organizations agree that its ultimate purpose is profoundly human: to empower clinicians, improve staff efficiency, and strengthen the patient relationship.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lightest-blue-background-color has-background\">\u201cThis partnership allows us to focus on what matters most: delivering great patient outcomes without being limited by technology. By integrating our experience with Denticon, we\u2019re creating something unique: a system that scales intelligently, simplifies operations, and strengthens our ability to deliver care that\u2019s both efficient and deeply personal.\u201d&nbsp;\u2014Benjamin Walling, Chief Technology Officer at Sage Dental.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Sage Dental&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sage Dental and Sage Dental Management own and operate more than 140 practices across the Southeastern U.S., offering general, pediatric, specialty, cosmetic, and orthodontic care. With a focus on clinical excellence, patient comfort, and accessible care, Sage Dental has provided care to over one million patients since 1997.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mysagedental.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>mysagedental.com<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Planet DDS&nbsp;<\/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 DentalOS\u2122 with AI, its open platform includes Denticon Practice Management, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/cloud9\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Cloud 9<\/strong><\/a> Ortho Practice Management, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/apteryx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Apteryx<\/strong><\/a> 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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about Planet DDS, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/blog\/sage-dental-selects-denticon-by-planet-dds\/?utm_campaign=SM-2025-10-28-PDDS-sage-dental-selects-denticon-blog&amp;utm_medium=linkedin&amp;utm_source=organic-social&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_cta=social-post&amp;utm_content=pdds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>www.planetdds.com<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Media Contact:\u202f<\/strong><a href=\"mailto:planetdds@cracklepr.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>planetdds@cracklepr.com<\/strong><\/a>\u202f&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\">Request a Demo<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":16064,"template":"","categories":[780,562,54,8,80,1427,1414,379,164,128,165,1416,9,88],"tags":[559,27,329,13,43,169,68,57,147],"class_list":["post-16063","newsroom","type-newsroom","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-apteryx","category-artificial-intelligence","category-cloud-software","category-dental-cloud-technology","category-dental-industry","category-dental-service-organization","category-dentalos","category-denticon","category-dentists","category-dso","category-dso-news","category-growth","category-imaging","category-planet-dds","tag-ai","tag-dental-practice","tag-denticon","tag-dentistry","tag-dso","tag-growth","tag-patients","tag-planet-dds","tag-practice-management"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/newsroom\/16063","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\/16064"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16063"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16063"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16063"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}