North Texas Dentistry Convention Issue 2014 | Page 17

communication to motivate and inspire their teams). Also, the
mentorship and networking opportunities are invaluable, especially for less-experienced doctors. Having a seasoned mentor
who has grown familiar with the business of dentistry and
optimal patient care can be very helpful to a young dental
professional.

Why has Heartland Dental’s model
resonated with dentists?

RW: Our support helps dentists be dentists. They didn’t graduate from dental school to be accountants, marketing gurus or
HR specialists. Our support helps them focus on patient care,
develop as clinicians and develop as leaders. Heartland Dental’s
vision isn’t restricted to one type of doctor either. We have effective solutions for doctors of all career levels from all walks of
life. For new doctors, we offer the chance to start their careers
out on the right foot, providing excellent growth opportunities.
For doctors looking for work-life balance, we offer the support
to help them achieve that. For doctors looking for the right exit
strategy, we offer the means for them to control their career on
their terms.

What are some ways Heartland Dental
works within the local communities?

RW: Continually, affiliated offices donate their time and efforts
both locally and outside their communities. Each year, many
affiliated offices hold Free Dentistry Day events in their communities, providing free dental services to those in need. In
2012, more than 3,500 patients were helped and more than $1.3
million worth of dentistry was donated. So far in 2013, affiliated
offices are on pace to help over 4,000 patients and donate over
$2 million worth of dentistry. In addition, many affiliated doctors and teams participate in dental mission trips throughout
the world, helping the less fortunate in countries such as
Columbia, Ha