What If You Could Have The Freedom Of Private Practice With The Support Of A World-Class DSO?

Welcome To Operation Dental: A New Breed of DSO
Backed By Dentists — Never By Private Equity

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How can Operation Dental help you today?

Partnership

Are you ready for your biggest dreams to flourish?

Operation Dental's partnership program allows you to grow wealth, maintain clinical autonomy, and achieve a work-life balance. Take control of your future with our tiered ownership system and unlock limitless opportunities for success.

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Affiliation

Do you want to avoid juggling all the hats that come with running your dental practice?

Operation Dental affiliations remove the operational burdens so you can focus on what you do best — dentistry. You'll retain clinical autonomy, unlock financial growth, and enjoy a healthier work-life balance.

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Transition

Are you ready to transition your practice but want to keep your legacy intact?

At Operation Dental, we offer a seamless, supportive process that helps you confidently step into your next chapter while preserving the integrity of the practice you've built — all without high-pressure sales or private equity interference.

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Employment

Are you ready to take your career to the next level?

Operation Dental is hiring dental professionals who want to grow with a fast-paced, supportive team. Enjoy a great work-life balance, top-notch benefits, and opportunities for career advancement — all with a company that genuinely values people over profits!

Career Opportunities

We Offer a Better Way

We’re different from other DSOs because we saw the opportunity to create something better.

It all began with Dr. Peter Kelly, our co-founder and CEO. After working for a large corporate DSO and then venturing into private practice, he took the chance to rewrite the rules. So, he built a place that prioritizes people over profits and always puts our dentists, employees, and patients first.

With co-founder Matt Robinson, MBA, they created an experience where dentists could combine the best components of group dentistry and private practices.

Their vision centered around creating opportunities and environments for dentists and team members to reach their full potential. Where happier dentists and employees lead to better patient outcomes, resulting in healthier communities and a brighter future for us all.

Let's Build Something Great Together!

Are you ready to experience the Operation Dental difference?

Let's forge a brighter tomorrow together.

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It's All In The Practice

(Operation Dental By The Numbers)

$40M

Annual Revenue

16

Practices

33

Dentists

250+

Employees

11K+

Reviews

4.9

Star Rating

Why Operation Dental?

Adèle Mirbey-Stallard, DMD

Clermont Dentistry

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Timothy Davidson, DMD

Conway Oaks Dental

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Mark Wells, DMD

DeBary Dentistry

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Dentistry is About People

We are motivated by a culture of excellence and compassion. We designed our foundational beliefs to guide us to decisions that always put people first.

We call this philosophy "The Way of Eight."

4.9

96% would recommend to a friend

The Way Of The Eight

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Shattering

the DSO stereotype with a "people before profits" ethos and uncompromising core values of honesty, integrity, and accountability

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Upholding

a culture of respect, trust, and open communication with every doctor, employee, and stakeholder through a commitment to servant leadership

3

Providing

the freedom to practice dentistry in a way that fulfills your unique life ambitions

4

Combining

the best of private and group dentistry through a leadership philosophy that puts you first and gives you a voice

5

Creating

unmatched opportunities for clinical, professional, and personal growth, including investment opportunities and business mentorship

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Supporting

our doctors and employees with the systems, resources, and services they need to produce exceptional clinical outcomes

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Enriching

our communities with access to high-quality, individualized dental care

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Driving

innovation and setting a new standard in our industry through a better way to practice dentistry

Accolades

We are honored to have received awards, but our primary focus is on providing exceptional support to our partner practices and ensuring their success. These accolades reflect our dedication to the dental community, and we are humble to continue serving with the same passion and integrity that earned us this recognition.

Inc. 5000® honoree, 2022
Inc. 5000® honoree, 2023
Inc. 5000® honoree, 2024
ACG Smart Awards honoree, 2024

Inc. 5000® is a registered trademark of Inc. Business Media, LLC.

Podcasts are for sharing stories, so we created a podcast with stories to help you grow. Welcome to The Driven Dental Podcast.

Four out of our five dentists wish they had learned about leadership skills and business management before entering practice. Learn what they didn’t and give yourself the advantage over your competition.

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Experience a DSO Done Better

Experience the Operation Dental difference and see what sets us apart.

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Get your free introduction and first chapter of The Driven Dental Practice by Matt Robinson, Operation Dental COO

We've learned a thing or two about creating a successful dental practice. After scaling a $750,000 single practice into a $40,000,000 16-practice organization, we drafted our blueprint for you to use as a trusty guide.

And now, we’re giving you access to it.

Operation Dental Partners with Truist Bank to Support Growth and Strategic Vision

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Podcast

June 19, 2025 - Podcast - Operation Dental

Operation Dental COO, Matt Robinson, Featured on Business Podcast

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Blog

May 6, 2025 - Blog - Operation Dental

The 3D Printing Revolution Hits Dental

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Blog

April 24, 2025 - Blog - Operation Dental

Dr. Peter Kelly, CEO vs. Burnout, Part 3

Operation Dental Partners with Truist Bank to Support Growth and Strategic Vision

Operation Dental

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Podcast

June 19, 2025 - Podcast - Operation Dental

Operation Dental COO, Matt Robinson, Featured on Business Podcast

Blog

May 6, 2025 - Blog - Operation Dental

The 3D Printing Revolution Hits Dental

Blog

April 24, 2025 - Blog - Operation Dental

Dr. Peter Kelly, CEO vs. Burnout, Part 3

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Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸 This Independence Day, we celebrate the freedom, courage, and unity that define our great nation. From everyone at Operation Dental, we wish you a safe, joyful, and memorable Independence Day. 🎇🗽

Here's to liberty and the pursuit of healthy, ...happy smiles! 😁

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Happy Birthday to Dr. Peter Kelly, our visionary leader and CEO! Thanks to his philosophy and guidance, our brilliant team has flourished into an impactful DSO that always chooses people over profits. We wish you a year overflowing with joy, Dr. Kelly!

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Happy Birthday to Dr. Peter Kelly, our visionary leader and CEO! Thanks to his philosophy and guidance, our brilliant team has flourished into an impactful DSO that always chooses people over profits. We wish you a year overflowing with joy, Dr. Kelly!

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Competition for the second annual Southside Olympics is getting fierce! Conway Oaks Dental is split down the middle when it comes to team effort, but may the strong take the gold! Stay tuned for the winners THIS FRIDAY, November 1! 👀

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Competition for the second annual Southside Olympics is getting fierce! Professional Smiles gives new meaning to 'trash talk' but will they have the skill to slay their competitors?! Stay tuned 👀

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Competition for the second annual Southside Olympics is getting fierce! Hunter's Creek Dentistry celebrates their current status champs, and we expect to be wowed by their athletic genius this year, too! Stay tuned 👀

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