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Comment: This does a nice job of summarizing the activites of the organization. The trouble is, that's not what we are looking for. An article about this organization must summarize what independent reliable sources with significant coverage have chosen on their own to say about it, showing how it meets the special Wikipedia definition of a notable organization. Interviews, annoucements of routine activities, brief mentions, and other primary sources do not establish notability. Please read Your First Article. It is usually very challenging for an organization representative to write as Wikipedia requires. 331dot (talk) 16:25, 9 December 2022 (UTC)
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| Company type | Privately Held Company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Dental Service Organization |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Founder | Stephen Thorne IV, CEO |
| Headquarters | Irvine, California, U.S. |
Area served | United States |
| Services | Manages branded dental practices |
Number of employees | 12,000[1] |
| Website | www |
Pacific Dental Services (PDS) is a dental support organization (DSO) that provides business and administrative services for dental offices in the United States.[2] It is headquartered in Irvine, California.[2][3]
According to founder and CEO Stephen Thorne, Pacific Dental Services follows a business model that provides operational practices, procedures, and technology for dental practices.[citation needed] Its ownership structure allows dentists to own their practices while engaging PDS’s management services.[4]
History[edit]
The Orange County Business Journal listed PDS as one of the fastest-growing companies in Orange County in 2007.[5]. By 2012, the company supported over 300 dental offices across the West Coast.[6] That number grew to 816 offices in 24 states by 2020.[4]
PDS projected that its total revenue would grow to $2 billion by the end of 2020, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the company laid off 8,000 of its 13,000 employees, and revenue dipped to $1.6 billion by the end of the year.[1]
In 2021, Moody's Investors Service assigned PDS a B1 CFR bond credit rating, supported by the company's sales growth and expansion while constrained by its history of negative cash flow due to growth investments.[4]
Technology[edit]
PDS was the first DSO to implement Epic Systems's electronic health record system with dental practices.[7] The patient portal enables patients and providers to access and share information, make appointments, and manage billing.[2][8][9]
Various PDS offices use cone beam computed tomography to diagnose conditions. By 2020, 100 PDS-supported offices were using the technology,[10], and by 2022, that number had grown to 365.[7]
Partnerships[edit]
PDS is partnered with dental equipment manufacturer Envista to provide imaging and tooth replacement solutions from Nobel Biocare. In 2022, the companies announced a five-year extension to their partnership, upgrading the imaging infrastructure to 3D imaging and adding Spark clear aligners.[11]
In 2021, PDS partnered with the American Diabetes Association to promote awareness of the "Mouth-Body Connection" and the link between periodontal disease and chronic illnesses such as diabetes.[12]
Smile Generation[edit]
Pacific Dental Services supports Smile Generation, a referral service that connects patients with PDS dentists in the United States and provides financing options.[13]
Charity[edit]
Smile Generation partners with the Pacific Dental Services Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, on various charity and community service events to help provide dental care to underserved populations.[14][15] Charity events have included free service days with affiliate practices and fundraising campaigns with the Special Olympics, KaBOOM! and charity: water.[16][17]
PDS has been listed as one of Orange County’s “Companies That Care” by the Orange County Business Journal.[18]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Peter J. Brennen (2022-06-06). "Stephen Thorne: Pioneering the New Dental Industry Standard". Orange County Business Journal. Retrieved 2022-12-06.
- ^ a b c Frederick Jerrant (2020-09-28). "Michael Williamson Amplifies Care Through PDS's Values". American Healthcare Leader. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ "Pacific Dental Services Inc - Company Profile". Bloomberg. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ a b c "Pacific Dental Services, LLC -- Moody's assigns B1 CFR to Pacific Dental Services, LLC; outlook stable". Yahoo!. 2021-04-06. Retrieved 2022-12-09.
- ^ Jan Norman (2007-09-25). "Fastest growing OC companies named". Orange County Register. Retrieved 2022-11-29.
- ^ "Irvine dentist referral service brings smiles to community". Orange County Register. 2012-08-02. Retrieved 2022-11-29.
- ^ a b Group Dentistry Now (2021-08-17). "Pacific Dental Services Launches One-Of-A-Kind Dental-Medical Practice In Support Of Whole-Body Health". Group Dentistry Now. Retrieved 2024-05-08.
- ^ Steve Forbes (2022-08-18). "A Very Noteworthy Healthcare Collaboration". Forbes. Retrieved 2022-11-29.
- ^ David Burger (2022-10-21). "Medical-dental integration emphasizes mouth-body connection". ADA News. Retrieved 2024-05-08.
- ^ Carly Behm (2020-12-28). "Pacific Dental Services implants imaging tool in 100 practices". Becker's Dental + DSO Review. Retrieved 2022-11-29.
- ^ Dulan Lokuwithhana (2022-01-31). "Envista expands partnership with Pacific Dental Services". Seeking Alpha. Retrieved 2022-11-29.
- ^ "Pacific Dental Services and American Diabetes Association Partner To Increase Awareness of the Link Between Oral Health and Diabetes". American Diabetes Association. 2021-11-18. Retrieved 2024-05-08.
- ^ Sara Cardine (2023-08-30). "Costa Mesa dentist donates care on service day, filling teeth and gaps in healthcare access". Los Angeles Times Daily Pilot. Retrieved 2024-05-08.
- ^ "Pacific Dental Services Gives People More Reason to Smile". Orange County Business Journal. 2021-12-13. Retrieved 2022-11-29.
- ^ "About PDS Foundation". Smile Generation. Retrieved 2024-05-08.
- ^ Allison Childers (2018-03-19). "Smile drive underway to provide free dental care for Special Olympic athletes". WAFB Channel 9. Retrieved 2024-05-08.
- ^ Lauren Martinez (2022-08-23). "Las Vegas dentists donate dental services to those in need". Fox 5 KVVU. Retrieved 2024-05-08.
- ^ Sumer Bowles (2023-12-18). "Companies That Care 2023". Orange County Business Journal. Retrieved 2024-05-08.