Planet DDS

🎄✨ Happy Holidays from all of us at Planet DDS! ✨🎄 As we wrap up another orbit around the sun, we’re grateful for our customers, partners, and team members who make every year brighter. Wishing you an out-of-this-world holiday season and a stellar start to 2025! 🚀 #HappyHolidays #PlanetDDS #CheersTo2025

APIs might sound technical, but in reality, they’re making everyday dental operations surprisingly simple. Think of APIs (application programming interfaces) as the invisible bridge connecting systems, allowing them to share data and work together like they should 🧩 In dentistry, that means no more toggling between systems, endless data entry, or waiting on hold with insurance carriers. Instead, APIs let practices: ✅ Automatically verify insurance eligibility in seconds ✅ Eliminate data silos by integrating tools into one platform ✅ Build custom tech stacks to fit unique workflows ✅ Scale operations with ease as DSOs grow As Joel Olivio from Dental Care Alliance shared during our recent webinar, “APIs are helping us automate workflows, reduce errors, and create deeper efficiencies across the industry.” And it's not just about cutting back on tedious tasks. APIs open up new opportunities—like real-time analytics, automated payment posting, and AI—giving dental teams the tools to work smarter and achieve more. How are APIs working behind the scenes in your practice? ⚙️ Big thanks to Beth Gaddis, Joel Olivio, Derek Giddon from AirPay, and Kameron So for facilitating a great conversation about #APIs! Check out the full webinar in the comments below 👇

At Planet DDS, trusted relationships are at the core of everything we do. Today, we’re proud to celebrate someone who has been building those connections for decades:   ✨ Ira Cholodenko ✨   Ira joined Planet DDS just over two years ago through the acquisition of QSI Dental, but his journey in the dental industry spans an incredible 34 years!   📟 From carrying pagers and using pay phones in the early ‘90s to support dental systems, to guiding clients through today’s ☁️ cloud-based solutions, Ira has been at the forefront of massive change in our industry.   What motivates Ira after all these years? The people. 🗣️ “The trusted relationships I’ve built with customers and coworkers are the most fulfilling part of my career,” he shares.   Ira’s dedication to innovation and his commitment to improving oral health inspire us all. Thank you, Ira, for being an invaluable part of our team.   Here’s to celebrating 34 years of exceptional service and the countless relationships you’ve nurtured along the way! ✨   #PioneersClub #ThankYouIra #TeamPlanetDDS

Don't miss this episode of The Dental Economist Show, featuring Craig Abramowitz from Northeast Dental Management, LLC, a seasoned leader with decades of experience building and scaling dental organizations. They'll explore the transition from dental practice owner ➡️ adopting an employee mindset after acquisition—and how to keep teams motivated and aligned for long-term success 🤝 🗣️ Don’t miss Craig’s advice on: 🔸 Building strong partnerships 🔸 The "No A**holes Allowed" acquisition rule 🔸 Investing in the right people and tech to unlock growth Whether you're just starting or building on success, tune in to gain actionable strategies for driving growth in your organization 🎧 Special thanks to Craig for joining host Mike Huffaker for this engaging episode. 🔗 Watch the clip or catch the full episode here in the comments below! #dsoleadership #thedentaleconomistshow

Our CEO, Eric Giesecke, highlights the key technology trends reshaping DSOs in his latest article on DrBicuspid. From breaking down data silos to embracing AI, Eric shares how DSOs can stay competitive in the year ahead 🚀 Read on for more: https://lnkd.in/e222iGCT #dsotrends #dentistry #techtrends

🎉 Kick off 2025 with All Things DSO! Join industry leader Brian A. Colao, Director of Dykema DSO Industry Group, and Beth Gaddis, Editor in Chief at Planet DDS, for an insightful discussion about the future of DSOs. 📅 Date: January 21, 2025 🕒 Time: 11 am PT / 1 pm CT / 2 pm ET Topics we’ll cover: ✅ Macro forces shaping the DSO landscape ✅ How interest rate changes and lending will impact M&A ✅ Growth strategies top DSO leaders are prioritizing 💡 Can’t attend live? No problem—register to receive the recording directly in your inbox! Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead in the ever-evolving #DSO space. #AllThingsDSO

Are you prepared for the unexpected? 🛡️ Cyber threats are a growing concern for dental service organizations (DSOs). Yet, 80% of healthcare organizations dedicate just 6% or less of their IT budgets to cybersecurity. For leaders, having a clear emergency preparedness plan is essential. This week, we’re sharing 5 🖐 practical steps you can take to collaborate with your IT team and strengthen your organization’s defenses. 💡 What’s one step you’ve taken to enhance cybersecurity at your organization? Let’s continue the conversation in the comments! #Cybersecurity #DSO

Get ahead of the game in 2025 by registering for Orbit, the annual Planet DDS user meeting! 🚀 We've got sessions for Denticon, Cloud 9, and Apteryx where our experts are geared up to answer your questions and get you set up for success. Join us at Orbit 2025 and secure the group rates for 3 or more team members ➡️ https://lnkd.in/enyUT2Nc #Orbit2025

When I joined Planet DDS, we were a small team of around 30, united by the belief that cloud technology could reshape dentistry. We wore many hats, tackled all kinds of challenges, and dreamed big. Reflecting on 2024, I’m amazed at how far we’ve come—not just in achieving ambitious goals but in how we’ve done it. Together, as a team. This year our efforts paid off in incredible ways. Planet DDS climbed to No. 1,599 on the Inc. Magazine 5000 list, a leap from No. 3,376 in 2023. We earned #3 for Fastest Growing Medium-Sized Companies with the @Orange County Business Journal and ranked #352 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 with 333% growth over three years. These milestones reflect the hard work, collaboration, and dedication of every Planeteer. In 2024, we debuted DentalOS and our open API program, resolving key challenges for DSOs and growing group practices. By enabling customizable, integrated ecosystems, we’re poised to become the definitive solution for enterprise dentistry. Our team grew with leaders like Matt Zelen, Molly Gapp, Bobby Spilka, CSSGB, and Andrew Pullmann, who are already shaping an exciting 2025. This year, we also launched the Pioneers Club to honor employees with 15+ years at Planet DDS. From founding team members to those who’ve joined through acquisitions, their resilience and dedication inspire all of us. At Orbit 2024, our annual user summit held in Atlanta, the entire company delivered an unforgettable experience for our customers. From roadmap presentations to product deep dives, it reminded me what we can achieve when we rally around a shared purpose. And most importantly, we’ve stayed true to our values—Collaborative, Accountable, Trustworthy, Ambitious, and Empathetic. These guide everything we do as we scale, innovate, and push boundaries. To our customers and partners: thank you for your trust and collaboration. You inspire us to keep building the future of dental technology. To our incredible team: thank you for your ideas, passion, and belief in what we’re creating together. Here’s to what we’ll accomplish next.

Holiday planning is in full swing! 🎄 As the year winds down, managing team schedules can feel like its own balancing act. How is your team staggering time off to keep operations running smoothly during the holiday season? Let us know how it's going—and feel free to share tips or tricks that help your team stay on track this time of year!