Planet DDS Reaches 100+ Integration Partners, Advancing DentalOS® as the Most Connected Platform Built for DSOs

 

Planet DDS is expanding in an amazing fashion.  The company is creating integration with platforms almost faster than I can let you know about the.  Read below for the latest from the company as well as a list of some of systems they connect to.

New partnerships give DSOs more choice and freedom to connect the technologies they rely on through a single, unified data layer

 Planet DDS today announced it has surpassed 100 integration partners on DentalOS®, its platform for multi-location dental groups and DSOs, including 15+ newly added partners. The additions span AI and analytics, revenue cycle management, patient financing, scheduling, imaging, communications, and managed IT services.

Each integration connects a partner's tool directly to the practice management system, so data moves between the two automatically and staff don't have to re-enter it. The growing partner ecosystem reflects Planet DDS's vision for DentalOS: an open platform that offers the flexibility to build the technology environment that works best for their organizations.

"No single company solves every problem a DSO faces. We built DentalOS so the companies that do could connect on one platform. Over a hundred partners have said yes to that vision and the ecosystem we're building together is only going to get stronger," said Eric Giesecke, CEO of Planet DDS.

An Open Platform Built for the Dental Enterprise

Rather than requiring DSOs and groups to operate within a closed technology stack, DentalOS is designed to connect the solutions organizations already use and allow them to adopt new technologies as their needs evolve. The Planet DDS ecosystem, led by Kevin Simmons, Director, Partnerships and Chris Hadziev, Senior Director, Partnership Marketing and Communities, includes:

• CareCredit, a Synchrony company: Preferred patient financing under a new multi-year agreement, reaching 2,500+ Cloud 9 and 15,000+ Denticon practices.
• Cresta.ai: AI contact center coaching and analytics for patient-facing teams.
• InsideDesk: Insurance analytics that flag underpayments and recover revenue.
• Mango Voice: VoIP phone system with centralized call management for DSOs.
• MaxAssist: Recall automation that fills schedule gaps with lapsed patients.
• Medix Dental IT: Managed IT services and consulting.
• Pearly: Automated patient balance outreach and collections.
• Peerlogic: AI call analytics that surface missed front-office opportunities.
• ProspHire: Healthcare consulting firm with expertise in dental practice management conversions, operations and technology transformation.
• Rootwell Consulting Group: Orthodontic specialist consulting.
• Subscribili: Membership plans for uninsured patients.
• Sunset Technologies: Managed IT services and consulting.
• Thinc Forward: Dental IT managed services and implementation
• Truro AI: Predictive analytics in Denticon Insights that flag no-shows, lapsed patients, and unaccepted treatment.
• VELMENI: AI imaging across 2D and 3D CBCT.
• Zentist: AI-powered insurance revenue cycle management platform that automates payment reconciliation and posting while analyzing claim denials.
• Zocdoc: Patient growth platform that makes practices bookable, fills schedules, and streamlines front desks.

Together, these partners extend the capabilities available to practices through the Planet DDS ecosystem while helping connect critical workflows across the patient journey, from scheduling and communications to treatment acceptance, payments, collections, and practice operations.

"By making CareCredit the preferred financing option across Planet DDS platforms and embedding financing directly into practice workflows, the partnership expands CareCredit's distribution and simplifies the treatment presentation and payments process, leading to a better practice and patient experience and increased case acceptance—a win for everyone involved," said Craig Urbansky, SVP, Product, Distribution at Synchrony at CareCredit.

Partners Point to the Value of Connected Workflows

For partners, the value of the ecosystem is also in the ability to connect complementary technologies rather than operate in isolation 

"MangoVoice was purpose-built for the complexity DSOs face every day, centralized call management, AI analytics, and the integrations that hold a multi-location group together. The Planet DDS ecosystem reflects that same philosophy," said Kevin Tallman, CEO at Mango Voice. "The best technology partnerships don't just connect products; they connect workflows. That's what being part of the partnership ecosystem means to us."

That connected approach is critical as dental organizations adopt more specialized technologies while managing increasingly complex, multi-location operations.

"At scale, unreconciled payments, posting errors, and unresolved denials can translate into significant revenue leakage," said Sina S. Amiri, SVP of Business Development & Partnerships at Zentist. "By integrating Zentist's Remit AI with Denticon, we're helping DSOs automate payment reconciliation and posting, identify denial patterns, and prioritize follow-up. The result is clearer visibility into insurance revenue and more capacity for teams to focus on recovering outstanding payments."

Continued Ecosystem Growth Ahead

As the dental technology landscape continues to expand, Planet DDS expects its partner ecosystem to continue growing, giving DSOs and groups more ways to tailor their technology environments while maintaining the connected workflows at the center of DentalOS.

"Every missed appointment, every lapsed patient, every unaccepted treatment plan has a moment where it could have gone differently. We built Truro AI to find that moment," said Anjali Srivastava, Founder and CEO at Truro AI. "With our native Denticon integration, teams get patient-level risk insights directly inside their daily workflows, so staff can focus their effort and provide personalized support to patients before an appointment or payment issue becomes a revenue problem."

To explore how DentalOS connects practices with the technology and services they need, visit planetdds.com/integrations.

Resources

• Discover Denticon Practice Management
• Learn more about DentalOS
• Explore Cloud 9 Ortho Practice Management

About Planet DDS

Dental software is broken. We aim to fix it. Planet DDS is the leading dental enterprise software company in North America, delivering DentalOS®—the platform built to run the dental enterprise, not just the practice. As the industry enters the dental enterprise era, Planet DDS gives DSO and multi-location group executives the visibility, control, and financial performance to run every location, every specialty, and every dollar as one connected organization. Built on an open ecosystem with 100+ integration partners, DentalOS connects Denticon Practice Management, Cloud 9 Ortho Practice Management, and Apteryx Cloud Imaging on a single data layer—cloud-native since 2003 and enterprise-proven at scale. More than half of the top 60 DSOs in North America trust Planet DDS with solutions used across 14,500 practices and 175,000 users nationwide.

New National Poll Shows Overwhelming Bipartisan Support for Dental Coverage

Here's some interesting information from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.  As more and more of the US population understands that there is a true oral-systemic connection, that knowledge is driving more understanding that better oral health contributes to better overall health.  

Americans have always been very supportive of taking care of our veterans but older and lower income individuals didn't get the same public support.  This new study shows that increasing dental benefits for Medicare in now on the radar.  There is some good info below...

9 in 10 Americans support better oral health access for veterans and Medicare recipients 

A new national poll by CareQuest Institute for Oral Health® shows broad, bipartisan support for dental coverage and strong voter interest in making oral health a policy priority. 

The results reveal that dental coverage policies – including those for older or disabled adults and veterans – are among the most universally supported health policy issues. 

“These findings demonstrate that Americans across the political spectrum recognize oral health as an important health care issue,” said Wade Rakes, Chief Executive Officer at CareQuest Institute. “Voters want dental care to be more accessible and affordable, especially for people that face significant barriers. This sends a powerful message that oral health should be part of the national dialogue around health care access and affordability.”

Despite long-standing, bipartisan popularity, oral health policy issues are often overlooked in broader political and health policy conversations. CareQuest Institute partnered with Marketing for Change to conduct this poll and additional voter research to examine how oral health policies resonate with voters in the current political landscape. 

The results indicate that Medicare dental is a uniquely bipartisan issue, with 9 in 10 voters supporting the policy, including 96% of Democrats, 86% of Republicans, and 92% of Independents. Voters strongly believe that workers have paid into Medicare throughout their adult lives, and it is only fair that Medicare covers dental care. 

Traditional Medicare does not currently include dental coverage, leaving millions of older or disabled adults without access to this critical form of care and with profound impacts on their health and well-being.  

The poll findings also reinforce broad, bipartisan support for ensuring veterans can access the oral health care they need. According to the results, 96% of Democrats and 90% of Republicans support improving dental coverage through the VA so all veterans qualify for dental services. 

In discussions with researchers, voters connected oral health to issues they already care about. The cost of health care, including dental care, was also a top concern. Voters saw improvements in Medicare, Medicaid, and VA dental coverage as an important step toward having more oral health care choices. They also recognized the value of preventing oral health problems before they become more serious and costly.

For more information about CareQuest Institute for Oral Health®, visit carequest.org. 

Dentbird Upgrades have Taken Place

 

The digital design platform Dentbird has performed some upgrades and i wanted to be sure and tell you about it.  I can still remember the first time I heard about this system.  It was probably in 2023 or so and even way back then (in tech terms) I was impressed.

Dentbird is a pretty amazing way to digitally design crowns for 3D printers or in-office mills.  All you need to do is create an account, upload the scan file, and let Dentbird do the rest.  The system will locate the prepped tooth automatically, then it will find the margin automatically, and then use AI to propose a crown design.  Everything can be edited and changed which means that doctor has the final say.  The system is fast, easy, and has a short learning curve.

One of the upgrades they've just announced is that they will provide 3 FREE designs.  Simply set up an account. and you have access to the cloud based design system.  This will allow you to design, download, and create a crown to see for yourself.

If youi'd like to know more about Dentbird, I interviewed Hakwan Kim for Episode 55 on the Technology Evangelist Podcast.  Here is the info from Dentbird:

On September 28, 2026 we updated the Dentbird plans. The Free plan now covers more than it used to.

What Free includes now

• 3 exports every month, counted per tooth, no credit card required
• All solutions unlocked, including Batch and Modeler, and indications such as bridges
• Model files and NC (milling) files, which don't count toward your monthly limit
• A three-unit bridge uses all 3. Your count resets every month on the day your account was created, and unused exports don't carry over.

The design engine is faster too

Dentbird runs on a new design engine, so a case takes less time from scan data to finished design.

Personify Group Introduces Its Trade Show ROI Guide and the Industry’s First Interactive ROI Calculator

 

I"m a Personify Advisor and I have that role for a reason.  Michael & Mark, the two marketing gurus who founded Personify, are terrific human beings.  I've known then both for decades and I believe in their mission.  Personify Group is a dental marketing firm that knows the industry inside and out.  They know what they are doing , plus they are both the kind or people I like to spend time with.  Their latest creation is an interactive Trade Show calculator for dental companies.  All the info is below: 

Just in Time for Dental Meeting Season:

New Resources Help Dental Exhibitors Evaluate Their Investment and

Explore the Personify ShowFlow™ Trade Show Success System

Personify Group, Inc., a commercialization, branding, public relations and demand generation firm serving the dental industry, today announced two free resources designed to help dental exhibitors evaluate their trade show performance and plan for stronger business results: a downloadable Trade Show ROI Guide and a fully-interactive, online Trade Show ROI Calculator.

The resources introduce exhibitors to the Personify ShowFlow Trade Show Success System, which connects pre-show marketing, booth engagement and post-show follow-up through three stages: Attract, Engage and Convert.

For dental manufacturers, technology companies and service providers, the resources offer a starting point for examining whether trade show spending is producing qualified leads, sales opportunities and revenue,  and where a more coordinated approach could improve results.

“A trade show investment starts well before the booth opens and continues after the exhibit hall closes,” said Mark Ross, Co-Founder and Chief Branding Officer of Personify Group. “The ROI guide  and ROI calculator help exhibitors look at that full picture. ShowFlow brings the pieces together so that  the message prospects encounter before the show connects with their booth experience and gives them a reason to take the next step.”

The Tradeshow ROI Guide provides a planning resource for companies seeking to improve trade show return on investment. The online ROI calculator lets exhibitors enter show expenses and sales funnel assumptions, then compare their current approach with adjustable ShowFlow scenarios.

The online Tradeshow ROI calculator accounts for costs such as booth space, graphics, travel, shipping and marketing. Users can model changes in qualified conversations and conversion rates, assess projected revenue and gross-profit ROI, and work backward from a revenue goal to determine the conversations and leads needed to reach it. ShowFlow scenarios include an estimated program investment; projections are for planning purposes and do not guarantee results.

“A busy booth can feel like a successful show, but the business question is what happens to those conversations afterward,” said Michael Ventriello, Co-Founder and Chief Communications Officer of Personify Group. “These easy to access resources help exhibitors connect their spending to sales goals and identify where prospects may be falling out of the process. That creates a more productive conversation about how ShowFlow can help build a pipeline that continues to develop after the show.”

ShowFlow is designed to help companies attract qualified prospects before an event, engage them with relevant messaging and supporting evidence at the booth, and advance opportunities through targeted follow-up. Exhibitors can use the guide and calculator to inform a ShowFlow strategy session tailored to their next event, product category and sales process.

To download the Trade Show ROI Guide and learn more about the Personify ShowFlow Trade Show Success System, visit https://personifygroup.com/trade-show-marketing/. 

To use the Online Tradeshow ROI calculator, visit https://personifygroup.com/showflow/ShowFlow-1.html. Companies interested in discussing their results or planning a ShowFlow program can send an inquiry via https://personifygroup.com/contact-us/

About Personify Group

Personify Group, Inc. is a commercialization and strategic communications firm serving the dental and medical industries. The company helps manufacturers, technology companies, service providers, and innovators accelerate growth through brand strategy, public relations, market positioning, demand generation, thought leadership, and commercialization planning. By integrating communications with measurable business objectives, Personify Group helps clients build awareness, credibility and commercial momentum.

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My Yearlong "Deep Dive" on VOCO GrandioSO 4U

 

For about a year, I've been following and working with VOCO's newest composite, GrandioSO 4U and today's post is my take after a fairly long time of studying it and using it.

In today's workflow environment doctors usually handle anterior and posterior restorations differently from a materials standpoint.  The most common choice in the posterior is for some type of bulk fill material.  The way bulk fill materials work is to be created with more translucency.  It's the translucency that allows the curing light to reach deeper into the material for adequate photo polymerization.  The drawback to that is that due to their inherent translucency, those materials also aren't quite as aesthetic.  In the posterior, this doesn't normally affect the aesthetics.  If the material is a relatively close shade match, the only people who will ever be aware of the translucency is another professional doing an exam.

In the anterior doctors normally reach for a highly aesthetic composite to provide outstanding cosmetic results.  These materials are more opaque and don't have the concern about translucency.  However, due to the opacity, light doesn't penetrate as deeply and that means layering is required... and sometimes several layers.  The results can be incredible, however, the amount of time to layer and then sculpt and polish can take much longer than in the posterior.

The other technology that has become popular in the last 5-10 years is that of the "Single Shade" composite.  These materials attempt to create optical effects that allow the tooth's natural shade to show through.  This can be a good option for many cases, but what I've discovered in using them is that they work in around 85-90% of cases.  However, it's that last 10-15% where the shade match isn't adequate that creates the stress.  It's usually difficult or impossible to know for sure if there is a good shade match until after the composite is cured.  Of course once the material is cured, the choice is to remove all the material or try to layer over it to get an acceptable result.

The other problem is inventory.  Needing to keep one material for posterior and multiple brands and/or shades for the anterior is difficult to keep organized.  This is especially true with shades that aren't used frequently.  Those shades often end up somewhere in the office where they can sit unused until they expire.

What I'm excited to tell you about today is that VOCO has come up with something that addresses everything I've just mentioned... and it's name is GrandioSO 4U.

The incredibly smart people at VOCO set out to solve the problems that doctors are dealing with ... and more... as they worked to develop their latest composite... and I feel they succeeded beyond expectations.  VOCO's newest composite, GrandioSO 4U handles these problems with several key features.

I mentioned translucency in this post and that property is key to this discussion.  A translucent material allows some, but not all, light to pass through it.  Translucency lets the photons from the curing light get much deeper into the composite for a much better depth of cure.  That's why the property is so key to bulk fill materials.  GrandioSO 4U has a unique way of  dealing with this.  VOCO has created what they are calling VTT (Visual Transformation Technology).  This means the material is highly translucent when placed (for a reliable 4mm depth of cure) and then transforms to become more opaque and aesthetic during a 10 second curing cycle.  The result is incredibly lifelike and aesthetic.

My one takeaway from this VTT is that you need to *trust the material*.  Since the material has a different appearance when it's set, it may look like the shade doesn't match before curing.  If the shade guide tells you that this is the shade, believe the shade guide and trust the material.

Since I'm discussing shades, I'd also like to point out that GrandioSO 4U uses a "Cluster Shade System".  Rather than promising a single shade that will work in every case, GrandioSO 4U comes in 5 shades that cover the entire 16 shade range of the Classic VITA Shade Guide.  This translates to only keeping an inventory of these 5 shades as opposed to 16 for other composites.  Using the VOCO shade guide will give you the correct shade match for each case.

I was also impressed with the high filler percentage of this material.  GrandioSO 4U has a 91% filler load.  That means it holds up well over time, since there is more filler and less resin than other composites.  This material's filler load is actually "record breaking" in that regard.  The other benefit of this high filler load is less material shrinkage.  All composites shrink when photo polymerized.  That's just the science of light cured materials.  However, since there is less resin in this material than any other composite, that also means less material shrinkage.  VOCO's internal testing shows the polymerization shrinkage to be only 1.44% by volume.  That's a tiny amount and it means less shrinkage stress.  That means there is less stress on the margins which can lead to longer restoration life.  I always think of the margin as "the trench warfare of recurrent caries" and having better margins means less chance of cariogenic microorganisms establishing a toehold.

VOCO also managed to create a modulus of elasticity that is very close to human dentin and enamel.  That means that under occlusal loading, the material behaves much like natural tooth structure which can also mean stronger margins.

One other thing that impressed me, was the incredibly high radiopacity of GrandioSO 4U.  The material has 900% radiopacity compared to the standard used in the industry.  That means on bitewings, the restorations almost jump off the screen at you.  This provides incredibly high contrast on your radiographs compared to other materials on the market.

I haven't mentioned polishing yet, but I should.  This material polishes like a dream.  The nanohybrid filler particles allow GrandioSO 4U to be finished with a polish that really has to be seen to be believed.  Having a material that polishes easily and stays polished over time is important.  Once again I'll bring up recurrent decay.  When you can polish a restoration to give it a glass smooth polish, especially at the margin, the chance for recurrent decay is greatly reduced.

Wrapping up today's post, I know that many doctors think there isn't a tremendous difference between most composites.  GrandioSO 4U is different in that regard.  VOCO's research and development team has created a composite that I can confidently say IS different.  They have created a material that is truly "universal".  When you combine the features... a 4mm depth of cure, high aesthetics, high filler rate, low shrinkage, high radiopacity, AND a simple to use 5 shade system, you'll see that this material is a quantum leap forward.  I have been placing it warm and it handles incredibly well.  I love this material and I'm confident that you will too.  Oh, one other thing I want to make clear.  In the US the material's name is GrandioSO 4U and in other markets the name is GrandioSO Unlimited.  Don't be confused by the different names if you are reading any research.  They are the same product.

After spending quite a bit of time learning and using this material, I can confidently tell you that GrandioSO 4U is *highly recommended*!!!

Spectrum Killian, National Dentex Labs, and Open Implants Unite Under SPEKTRA to Redefine Oral Health

 

This is big news for the dental industry.  Even with the major influx of digital equipment and digital clinical workflows into the profession, there is still a need for good dental laboratories.  One of the questions I am asked routinely deals with how dental labs will survive as doctors bring more services in-house.

My answer is always that the profession *needs* good labs and I think it always will.  Personally I feel that, even though I'm a huge lover of technology, there are some things tech cannot do.  In my career I've discovered that it's rare when a new device or technique comes along that completely eliminates the need for whatever it replaced.  When it comes to dental labs there will always be a need for humans.  For cases that require difficult occlusal schemes or extremely aesthetic cosmetics, nothing yet has replaced the human brain and human eyes.

Let's also factor humans into the equation from the aspect of the doctor and the office environment.  There will always be doctors who don't want to incorporate in-office workflows for a variety of reasons.  Plus the dental lab industry has been much faster to learn and embrace digital manufacturing workflows that put them far ahead of most dental offices.

When 3D printing began to grow in the industry, I thought we might see some contraction in the number of labs.  My thoughts were that some of the smaller "mom & pop" labs might be absorbed into the larger digital labs.  However, today's post is about consolidation of three fairly large industry players.  Read on for all the details...

SPEKTRA brings engineered digital manufacturing to oral health, elevating patient care while ensuring clinicians keep the trusted, dependable experience they rely on today.

Spectrum Killian, National Dentex Labs (NDX), and Open Implants today announced that they have joined forces, uniting three of the most respected names in the dental industry under a shared commitment to technology-driven, digital dentistry. The combination converges Spectrum Killian's process-engineered manufacturing with NDX's international reach and decades of trusted clinical relationships to reimagine oral health, making advanced, digitally engineered care accessible to every practice and every patient.

SPEKTRA emerges as the parent company uniting the three businesses under a single vision. The unification reflects a shared conviction that restorative dentistry, long practiced as a case-by-case art, can be improved and engineered into a precise, repeatable science, delivered through scalable digital workflows.

"For too long, dentistry has been fragmented and slow to adopt digital technology. The clinical tools, the materials, and the manufacturing behind them were never built to work together" said Charbel Louis Karam, Chief Executive Officer of SPEKTRA. "SPEKTRA is changing that."

Through its companies, SPEKTRA is building an interconnected oral health ecosystem that unites technology, manufacturing, and clinical care to redefine the future of care. As practices adopt intraoral scanning and chairside workflows, the manufacturing and support behind those tools have remained fragmented across providers and platforms. SPEKTRA is built to close that gap.

Joining SPEKTRA's oral health ecosystem, Spectrum Killian brings the discipline of engineered manufacturing, breaking restorative work into documented, repeatable steps across its Centers of Excellence in California. NDX reaches clinicians through an expansive international network of local laboratories, built on high-volume infrastructure and relationships earned over decades. Together with Open Implants, an FDA-registered implant component manufacturer, the combined organization is positioned to advance clinical support and patient care with a level of precision and consistency dentistry has long needed.

"For too long, dentistry has been fragmented and slow to adopt digital technology. The clinical tools, the materials, and the manufacturing behind them were never built to work together" said Charbel Louis Karam, Chief Executive Officer of SPEKTRA. "SPEKTRA is changing that. We are building one integrated oral health ecosystem where the clinician and everything standing behind the restoration finally move as one. Together, we will redefine oral health to better serve our patients and the clinicians."

Clinicians built the trust that dentistry runs on. SPEKTRA is built to strengthen it, giving clinicians a partner they can count on and the technology, scale, and support to raise what every restoration can deliver for the patient in the chair.

About Spectrum Killian

Operating from its Centers of Excellence in California, Spectrum Killian engineers restorative work into documented, repeatable steps, delivering precision restorations at scale. Visit https://www.skdla.com to learn more.

Coppermine Capital is a Concord, Massachusetts-based private capital investor. The firm invests in healthcare services, business services, niche manufacturing, and impact-focused businesses, partnering closely with management teams to drive operational excellence and create lasting value for all stakeholders. Spectrum Killian is one of four investments Coppermine has made in the dental industry.

About National Dentex Labs (NDX)

National Dentex Labs (NDX) is one of the largest global dental laboratory networks, serving clinicians through an expansive network of local laboratories and clinical relationships built over decades. Visit https://nationaldentex.com to learn more.

About Open Implants

Open Implants is an FDA-registered manufacturer of implant components located in Orange County, CA. Open Implants 510(k) cleared proprietary products have been designed under rigorous design controls. Ensuring that Open Implants products provide the highest probability of a positive clinical outcome for patients who require digital dental restorations. Visit https://openimplants.com to learn more.

About SPEKTRA

SPEKTRA brings advanced engineering and dedicated clinical support together into a single, connected ecosystem. Bringing together every vertical of oral health under one roof, it pairs engineered precision with a genuine, human partnership to give clinicians, dental groups, and DSOs the scale and support to raise the standard of care and improve outcomes for every patient they serve. Visit https://spektrahealth.com to learn more.

Transaction Advisors

Raymond James Financial, Inc. served as exclusive financial advisor to Spectrum Killian, and Mintz served as Spectrum Killian's legal counsel in the transaction. Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated served as exclusive financial advisor to National Dentex Labs, and Paul Hastings LLP was legal counsel to National Dentex Labs' lenders.

Media Contact

Donavan Dichter, SPEKTRA, 1 (877) 720-4220, pr@spektrahealth.com, https://spektrahealth.com/

AEGIS Dental Network Launches as Independent Dental Media Company

 

Back on September 10, I made a post about the return of AEGIS Dental Network.  In my time as Chief Dental Editor & Technology Editor of Dental Products Report I got the opportunity to work with a lot of really great people in the publishing side of the dental industry.  Some of those people had worked at AEGIS previously, while some of them left DPR to work with AEGIS.  I say that because I want you to know I've got personal relationships with a lot of those people and I think very highly of them.

Like a lot of industries in the US today, there has been a lot of consolidation of different businesses as larger corporations bought up smaller ones.  While this isn't necessarily a bad thing, for publishing it meant that a lot of dental publishing ended up under large corporate leadership.  In some cases it meant those small dental publications lost a lot of their autonomy which was a large part of what made them special.  Unfortunately that meant that some of those companies lost the ability to really do what they did best.

So I'm really excited to let you know that some of my friends have "put the band back together".  AEGIS is now back as a standalone independent, dedicated media and publishing company focused exclusively on the dental market.  As someone who has spent a lot their career as a part of that industry, I'm really excited about this.   The company officially opened for business on Thursday, October 1st.  The email I received from them is below:  

AEGIS Dental Network Launches as Independent Dental Media Company

AEGIS Dental Network (https://www.aegisdental.com/) officially launches today as an independent, dedicated media and publishing company focused exclusively on the dental market. 

Led by an experienced team with deep roots in dental publishing, education, content, marketing, and commercial strategy, AEGIS enters this next chapter with a continued commitment to its customers, advertisers, contributors, and industry partners.

AEGIS will continue building on its established portfolio of trusted brands, including Compendium, Inside Dentistry, Inside Dental Hygiene, Inside Dental Technology, and CDEWorld, while continuing its existing advertising, content, education, editorial, and marketing programs. 

With this sharper focus on dental, AEGIS is positioned to be more responsive, entrepreneurial, and collaborative as it creates new opportunities for dental professionals and industry partners.

The name is returning. The team is here. The relationships continue. We look forward to partnering with you! 

Please reach out directly or let's connect: https://www.aegisdental.com/partner-with-us.html