What Elite Dental Partners does

Elite Dental Partners is a private Dental Service Organization (DSO) founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The company supports 75+ independently branded dental practices across at least ten U.S. states — primarily in the Midwest (Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Tennessee) with expansion into Pennsylvania and New Jersey — through a network of more than 150 doctors and 800 teammates. Its customer base is independent dental practice owners and the dental professionals who staff them; the organization does not employ clinicians directly but provides the non-clinical infrastructure that allows affiliated practices to operate.

The company's core product is its Operational Support Center, which delivers a bundled suite of non-clinical services — HR and recruiting, marketing, IT, accounting and payroll, legal and compliance, insurance and credentialing, training, and equipment and supply procurement — to affiliated practices that retain clinical autonomy and their own brand identities. Layered on top is a Clinician Growth & Support program comprising Mentorship & Leadership Development (including Regional Dental Directors), Elite Dental University, Spear Education-backed continuing education, and EliteVantage, an equity-participation program that allows dentists to share in long-term upside without upfront buy-in. The technology stack supporting these practices is largely conventional dental-clinic technology: iTero intraoral scanners, panoramic X-ray and CBCT imaging, guided implant surgery tools, intraoral cameras, digital charting and practice management software, and PerioDT biofilm-removal technology.

Elite's business model is a managed-services DSO: it earns revenue by charging affiliated practices for the non-clinical services it provides, with individual patient fees set by each practice. Pricing for DSO partnerships is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is enterprise-style outreach to independent practice owners, reinforced by a clinician-led, community-oriented culture, with recruiting and pipeline development executed through podcasts, social media (#EliteStrong), Greenhouse-integrated job postings, and structured career-pathway pages for dentists, hygienists, dental assistants, business professionals, and students.

Name

Elite Dental Partners

Legal name

Elite Dental Partners

Website

https://elitedentalpartners.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Elite Dental Partners is a Chicago-based Dental Service Organization supporting 75+ independently branded practices across the Midwest and beyond with non-clinical services, clinician mentorship, and an equity-participation program for affiliated dentists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Support Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (621210)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Dental Support Services Organizations (Non-Clinical MSO/Back-Office Platforms) (HLABAKAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Regional/Multi-Region DSO Platforms (Aggregators) (HLABAKAK), Multi-Specialty DSOs (General + Specialty Networks) (HLABAKAA), General Dentistry Group Practices (HLABAKAB)

Keywords

• Dental support services
• Dental practice management
• Non-clinical dental services
• Dentist career development
• Dental practice partnership

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Practice Management Services: Elite Dental Partners operates as a Dental Service Organization (DSO), providing comprehensive non-clinical support services to affiliated dental practices. The company generates revenue by supporting 75+ uniquely branded practices, handling administrative, operational, and business functions while dental practitioners maintain clinical autonomy.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Elite Dental Partners operates as a Dental Support Organization (DSO) that provides comprehensive non-clinical support services to a network of 75+ independently branded dental practices. The company handles administrative, operational, and business functions—including HR, IT, marketing, accounting, legal, compliance, credentialing, and procurement—while affiliated dentists retain clinical autonomy. It pairs these back-office services with clinician development programs such as EliteVantage (a no-buy-in equity participation program), mentorship and leadership tracks, Elite Dental University, and a curated Preferred Partners supply network.

Product overview

Elite Dental Partners is a Dental Support Organization (DSO) offering a unified network-plus-services model spanning 75+ uniquely branded independently operated practices across the Midwest and beyond, supporting over 150 doctors and 800 teammates. The portfolio is anchored by EliteVantage — a no-buy-in equity partnership program for dentists — combined with a Clinician Growth & Support program that encompasses Mentorship & Leadership Development, Elite Dental University, Spear Training (continuing education), and a Preferred Partners supply network (ZimVie, Brasseler, Centrix, Young Innovations, Spear, Ultradent, Medicom, 3M). An Operational Support Center provides non-clinical back-office services (HR, IT, marketing, accounting, legal, compliance, credentialing, procurement) so clinicians can focus on patient care. Together, these offerings form a clinician-first DSO model that preserves practice autonomy while delivering shared infrastructure, education, and growth pathways.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EliteVantage: A modern equity participation program for dental leaders that offers performance-aligned opportunity, long-term upside potential, and practice growth without upfront buy-in.

Products and services

• EliteVantage An equity participation and partnership program designed for dental leaders that allows affiliated dentists to participate in long-term practice growth and share in financial upside without requiring any upfront buy-in, while still receiving the full support of the DSO platform.
• Operational Support Center A centralized suite of non-clinical administrative services offered to affiliated dental practices, covering Human Resources & Recruiting, Marketing & Advertising, Information Technology, Accounting & Payroll, Legal & Compliance, Insurance & Credentialing, Training & Education, and Equipment & Supply Procurement.
• Clinician Growth & Support A structured clinician development program providing dentists, hygienists, and clinical team members with continuing education, mentorship, leadership pathways, and practice resources designed to advance clinical skills, strengthen confidence, and enable focus on patient care.
• Mentorship & Leadership Development A mentorship and leadership development offering that includes a Regional Dental Director program designed to expand clinicians' clinical and administrative skills while overseeing multiple practices, supported by CE courses and advanced certifications.
• Elite Dental University A centralized learning hub providing clinical learning programs, professional development resources, and structured educational content built to support real-world dentistry and long-term professional success for affiliated clinicians.
• Preferred Partners A curated network of preferred dental supply and service partners—including ZimVie (implants), Brasseler (endodontics), Centrix (hygiene), Young Innovations (perio/hygiene), Spear Education (continuing education), Ultradent (whitening), Medicom (PPE), and 3M (restorative)—that gives affiliated clinicians preferred access to advanced tools, products, and educational resources.
• Spear Training An advanced clinical education offering delivered in partnership with Spear Education, providing hands-on workshops, online courses, and study clubs covering occlusion-focused tracks, comprehensive care, and other curriculum to enhance clinical excellence and practice success.
• Career Pathways A career opportunities program organized by role—including Dentists (new graduates and experienced practitioners), Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Business Professionals, Students, and Operational Support Center roles—with dedicated recruitment pages integrated through Greenhouse to attract and hire talent for the network.

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• ZimVie DentalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZimVie Dental is a global dental life sciences leader providing comprehensive implant systems, regenerative biomaterials, and digital workflow solutions. They support reliable surgical and restorative outcomes for clinicians and patients through Elite's Preferred Partners program.
• BrasselersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrasseler USA supplies high-quality dental instrumentation including precision rotary burs and endodontic files designed to enhance efficiency and performance across restorative and endodontic procedures.
• CentrixsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentrix offers award-winning oral care and preventive products including FluoroDose fluoride varnish with easy unit-dose delivery for caries prevention.
• Young InnovationssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerYoung Innovations provides a wide range of trusted dental hygiene and preventive care products including prophy angles, pastes, and specialized perio solutions backed by over a century of industry experience.
• Spear EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpear Education delivers world-class continuing education and practice-growth programs including hands-on workshops, online courses, and study clubs to help dental professionals enhance clinical excellence and practice success. Key CE partnership for Elite Dental University.
• UltradentsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerUltradent Products is known for Opalescence teeth-whitening systems and other professional dental materials offering in-office and at-home whitening solutions.
• MedicomsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedicom provides high-quality infection control and protective equipment including dental-grade gloves, masks, and surface disinfectants to keep dental teams safe and compliant.
• 3MsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner3M offers a broad portfolio of dental restorative products and clinical solutions alongside PPE and safety items supporting dependable restorative care and practice safety standards.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aspen Dental Management: Large DSO supporting branded Aspen Dental practices with non-clinical services. Directly comparable on DSO support services and multi-specialty clinical offering.
• Heartland Dental: The largest US DSO supporting thousands of dental practices with non-clinical services. Directly comparable to Elite on operating model, multi-state footprint, and clinician-affiliation strategy.
• Dental Care Alliance: Multi-specialty DSO supporting affiliated dental practices across multiple states with non-clinical infrastructure. Directly comparable on practice affiliation, multi-state rollout, and operational support.
• Great Expressions Dental Centers: Multi-state DSO providing non-clinical support to branded dental practices. Comparable on operating model, geographic spread, and multi-specialty service mix.
• Benevis: Dental support organization focused on providing non-clinical services primarily to community/Medicaid-serving dental practices. Comparable DSO model with similar back-office infrastructure scope.
• Pacific Dental Services: Major multi-specialty DSO providing practice management and clinical support across the US. Comparable to Elite on affiliated-practice structure, specialty mix, and PE-backed growth model.
• Sonrava Health: National DSO platform formed via roll-ups including Mid-Atlantic Dental Partners, where Elite's current CEO previously served as CCO. Closely comparable DSO operating and integration model.
• Marquee Dental Partners: Mid-sized DSO acquiring and supporting dental practices in the Southeastern US. Closely comparable on stage, scale, and affiliation-led growth model.

Regional players

• Straine Dental Management: Smaller regional DSO providing practice management services to affiliated dental practices. Comparable operating model but primarily serves different geographies and a smaller footprint.

Emerging players

• Smile Doctors: Orthodontic-focused DSO with a doctor-led affiliation model. Comparable on clinician-first ethos and equity-participation-style economics, though narrower specialty focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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