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Removing practice
barriers
Smile Partners USA helps dentists focus on care through support, partnerships, and growth
The business of dentistry is changing fast. For decades, American dentists worked as solo practitioners, juggling patient care, payroll, marketing, staffing, insurance administration, and equipment maintenance. Today, an increasing number of dentists are choosing to partner with Dental Support Organizations( DSOs), companies that oversee the administrative side of dental practices. By managing human resources, billing, compliance, and supply chains, these partnerships allow clinicians to focus solely on what they do best: delivering quality patient care. In an era when operating costs are rising and workforce pressures persist across healthcare, this shift from solo entrepreneurship to organizational support is reshaping how dental care is delivered throughout the US.
Few people have seen that transition from as many angles as Dave Gaspar, CEO of Smile Partners USA. Dave leads a network of more than 130 affiliated practices across seven states. His responsibilities span growth strategy, operations, technology, workforce development, acquisitions, and partner relationships. Yet as dentistry becomes more complex, his focus remains remarkably consistent. Whether evaluating a
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