Preserve Your Legacy
When it’s time for you to hang up your scrub cap, we have a customized plan tailored to your vision.
Your life's work has been building a practice with value, service, equity, and legacy. Now that it’s time to start a new chapter, we understand that nerves and fear can cloud pivotal decisions.
Every overwhelming decision helped us to shape a better way: The People Before Profits way.
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Shelley C.
Dr. Phillips Dentistry
If you've Asking Yourself:
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    What if I choose the wrong group to purchase my practice?
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    What if I sell my practice under value?
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    What if my staff, or worse, patients, aren’t well taken care of once I am gone?
We Understand Your Concerns - Operation Dental: A DSO Done Better
Dentistry is People
Here at Operation Dental, our fundamental understanding is that dentistry is about people. When we take care of our dentists, staff and patients, they take care of us. It's what we believe and it's who we are.
That's why we support you through the entire process.
No high-pressure sales. No private equity controlling the bottom line. Only your enduring legacy bringing smiles for generations to come.
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Operation Dental follows these principles for transitions:
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We provide you at or above the fair market value for your practice.
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We offer part-time and full-time employment options post-sale to match your goals.
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We work with you to create and implement a plan that ensures a seamless transition for you, your staff, and your patients.
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Your staff experiences a great environment to work and grow within our company.
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Your patients receive the same exceptional service they've come to expect.
    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
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    Your Transition Journey With Operation Dental
    We follow a transparent and straightforward process at a pace that makes you comfortable. We know this is a big decision for you, and we are here to advise you each step of the way.
    A Transition Plan That Works For You.
    Why Sell to Operation Dental
    We know that you worked hard to create a successful practice, but you may be thinking about your life's next stage. A transition to Operation Dental keeps your office’s private practice culture so your legacy stays intact.
    Embrace Your New Era, Whatever You Want That to Be.
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    Create the Future You Deserve
    Preserve the private practice culture of your office as you transition into the next stage of your life.
    Transition Process
    Operation Dental follows a transparent and straightforward process at a pace that makes you comfortable:
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      Let’s Get Acquainted
      Start with a one-on-one conversation with Dr. Kelly, DDS. If both parties are in alignment, our team led by Matt Robinson, co-founder, will conduct a thorough evaluation of your practice.
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      Create a Transition Plan
      Collaboratively devise a personalized plan that aligns with your unique needs and goals.
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      Enjoy Your Future
      Operation Dental purchases your practice and you can embrace your new era, whatever you want that to be.
    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.
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    2024
    Get your free introduction and first chapter of The Driven Dental Practice by Matt Robinson, Operation Dental COO
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    We've learned a thing or two about creating a successful dental practice. After scaling a $750,000 single practice into a 16-practice organization, we drafted our blueprint for you to use as a trusty guide.
    And now, we’re giving you access to it.
    Experience a DSO Done Better
    Experience the Operation Dental difference and see what sets us apart.
    About Operation Dental
    Founded in 2016 by Dr. Peter Kelly, DDS, and Matt Robinson, MBA, Operation Dental breaks the DSO stereotype by pioneering a management style that prioritizes people over profits and always puts our dentists, employees, and patients first.
    By combining the best components of private and group dentistry, our ultimate goal is to empower everyone in our organization to achieve personal and professional fulfillment beyond what they could find in any other setting. We believe happier dentists and employees lead to better patient outcomes, resulting in healthier communities and a brighter future for us all.
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    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.
    Explore the podcast!