Heartland Dental

Heartland Dental A leading dental support organization (DSO) supporting more than 2,700 dentists in over 1,700 dental offices across 38 states. Built by a doctor, for doctors.

Discover the Doctor Difference at www.heartland.com. As a leading DSO in the nation, Heartland Dental provides supported dentists, hygienists, and non-clinical team members with world-class non-clinical administrative support to help them achieve sustainable professional and personal growth. What started from the entrepreneurial spirit of Rick Workman, DMD, with his single dental practice, has evolved into affiliating with over 3,000 doctors in over 1,800 locations across 39 states and the District of Columbia. Heartland Dental is not your typical Dental Support Organization. Its legacy of being built by a dentist, for dentists along with its doctor-led culture and business model enables supported doctors to be the leaders of their practice, working with their teams to focus on providing great dentistry while Heartland Dental focuses on providing support for the day-to-day non-clinical administrative workflow. You can discover more about Heartland Dental’s Doctor Difference by visiting www.heartland.com.

Join Women in DSO this Thursday for their Exchange Circle, moderated by Heartland Dental’s Amanda Swindle, Regional Dire...
01/06/2026

Join Women in DSO this Thursday for their Exchange Circle, moderated by Heartland Dental’s Amanda Swindle, Regional Director of Operations. Hear from industry leaders as they share practical strategies for uniting teams and enhancing care delivery. Don’t miss this important conversation.

If your teams aren’t aligned, your patient experience isn’t either.

Join us on Thursday for our Exchange Circle where DSO leaders will share real strategies to bridge gaps, streamline communication, and elevate care delivery across every role and location.

Register today: https://womenindso.wildapricot.org/event-6477916

Featuring leaders from Kwikly Dental Staffing Heartland Dental Risas Dental and Braces United Dental Partners

“It’s not just about fillings and root canals.” Dr. Greg Luerding shares how leadership, learning, and culture have defi...
01/05/2026

“It’s not just about fillings and root canals.” Dr. Greg Luerding shares how leadership, learning, and culture have defined his growth as a doctor and a leader. 🦷 Discover his story and see how we’re building the future of dentistry together ➡ https://youtu.be/Bg7dyTIuaz0

In this candid reflection, Dr. Greg Luerding shares the real lessons he’s learned as a Heartland Dental supported doctor — from mastering leadership and cont...

🎉 As we welcome 2026, we’re wishing our supported doctors, teams, and families a year filled with growth, good health, a...
01/01/2026

🎉 As we welcome 2026, we’re wishing our supported doctors, teams, and families a year filled with growth, good health, and success. 🎉

As the year comes to a close, we wish you a joyful holiday season filled with rest, connection, and time with the people...
12/25/2025

As the year comes to a close, we wish you a joyful holiday season filled with rest, connection, and time with the people who matter most. ☃️

12/19/2025

❄️ From excitement of meeting up with old friends to inspiring keynotes and the holiday party celebration, Winter Conference 2025 was packed with magic. Revisit the laughter, learning, and connections that made this event so special. Relive the best moments here – share with friends, add your own memories in the comments and keep the energy up all of 2026!

“Dentira’s platform provides our supported doctors and teams with a modern, standardized, and data-driven system that en...
12/16/2025

“Dentira’s platform provides our supported doctors and teams with a modern, standardized, and data-driven system that enhances quality, improves turnaround times, and delivers a level of visibility and accountability that has not previously been possible at this scale. This is a major step forward in our mission to support doctors as they deliver world-class care.” Read more about it here: https://bit.ly/4pGoez7
Dentira

Dentira’s Lab Management Platform Digitizes Lab Workflows for More Than 1,900 Heartland Dental Supported Offices

  to this memorable weekend in Chicago, IL at the   National Leadership Conference, November 21-23. As a Sponsor and Str...
12/12/2025

to this memorable weekend in Chicago, IL at the National Leadership Conference, November 21-23. As a Sponsor and Strategic Alliance Partner, our Campus team enjoyed connecting with over 700 students and offering free professional photos at our Build Your Own Brand Headshot hub.
We were proud to watch Dr. Dustin Wylde, Heartland supported doctor, speak on the DSO panel focused on launching your career in a supported environment. The day ended with a great combined DSO Social event alongside Aspen Dental, PDS Health, and Haleon.
We were also excited to introduce a new opportunity this year: 13 Heartland Dental scholarships, supporting one student per district in attending .

We’re proud to introduce the Orahh Care Dental Community - representing a network of supported doctors dedicated to elev...
12/11/2025

We’re proud to introduce the Orahh Care Dental Community - representing a network of supported doctors dedicated to elevating patient experiences and expanding access to care nationwide.
What sets the Orahh Care Dental Community apart?
✨ National reach, local roots
✨ Innovation and collaboration at the core, driving better outcomes for patients and providers
With the Orahh Care Dental Community launching in Q1, Heartland Dental continues to set the standard for excellence and innovation in dental support services, providing resources and operational expertise that enable supported doctors to focus on delivering patient-centered care. The Orahh Care Dental Community is selected by AARP for its commitment to comprehensive oral health and positive patient experiences for adults 50-plus and their families.
https://bit.ly/48zr1nG

Heartland Dental announced the Orahh Care Dental Community, a new opt-in community uniting supported doctors to advance comprehensive dental care.

12/08/2025

We’re grateful for every attendee, speaker, sponsor, and team member who made Winter Conference 2025 truly unforgettable! Your energy, insights, and enthusiasm filled every moment with inspiration and connection. Thank you for sharing your stories, learning alongside us, and helping build the community. We can’t wait to see how you’ll take what you learned and lead forward. Stay tuned for highlights from the weekend!

We are so honored to have been joined at   by Olympians, Amy Purdy and Chaunte Lowe. Their journeys inspire our teams to...
12/06/2025

We are so honored to have been joined at by Olympians, Amy Purdy and Chaunte Lowe. Their journeys inspire our teams to push past limits and ⬆️ELEVATE⬆️ together. ❤️👊🏼 Drop your biggest takeaway from these 2 amazing inspirational women below 👇🏼❤️

12/05/2025

Sneak Peek – We're behind the scenes at Winter Conference of our new Masters & Mentors- The Podcast. It’s coming soon so stay tuned for more! 👀

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1200 Network Centre Drive
Effingham, IL
62401

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

(217) 540-5100

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Heartland Dental is the largest dental support organization in the United States. Based in Effingham, IL, Heartland Dental provides non-clinical services to supported dentists and team members in more than 1,000 supported offices across 37 states. Founded in 1997 by Dr. Rick Workman, Heartland Dental is focused on positively impacting dentistry with the goal of offering dentists the freedom to focus on their craft. This culture is sustained with continuing education and ongoing leadership development at all levels of the organization.