Aspen Dental grins over 2009 growth

Aspen Dental Management, Inc. added more patients and more locations in 2009 and expects continued growth this year.
The growth will include the addition of 80 new jobs at its practice support center and headquarters in DeWitt.

Aspen Dental recorded more than 1.5 million patient visits last year, including 340,000 new patients. That’s a 30 percent increase over the 260,000 first-time visitors in 2008.
The company also opened 44 new dental offices, representing a 25 percent expansion.

The new locations bring the total number of Aspen Dental practices to 224 in 19 states. The new offices included the first locations in Florida, Kentucky, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington.

Aspen Dental is planning for additional growth in 2010, including 55 new offices. The firm will open its first locations in Nebraska, Minnesota, Tennessee, Maryland, and Delaware.
Besides the new jobs in DeWitt, Aspen Dental also plans to hire nearly 500 employees for its practices nationwide.

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Aspen Dental Employees to Give ‘An Hour for Haiti’

In response to the growing humanitarian crisis following the recent earthquake in Haiti, Aspen Dental Management, Inc. (ADMI) announced today that it was launching “An Hour for Haiti,” a voluntary program that gives Aspen Dental employees the option of donating the equivalent of one hour’s pay to the American Red Cross for Haiti relief and development. Aspen Dental will match employee donations with a dollar-for-dollar contribution of up to $75,000.

“Members of the Aspen Dental team have always been generous in donating their time, talents and dollars to help those in need. Since directly volunteering an hour of their time isn’t possible in this case, ‘An Hour for Haiti’ gives employees an outlet to show their support for earthquake victims,” said Bob Fontana, president and CEO of ADMI. “While the sheer scale of the humanitarian crisis in Haiti is difficult to comprehend, we feel fortunate that we’re in a position to help provide support for relief efforts.”

Donations will help the American Red Cross and its partners in the global Red Cross and Red Crescent network, including the Haitian Red Cross, assist those affected by this disaster. Assistance provided by the American Red Cross may include deploying personnel, sending relief supplies and providing financial resources.

Details on “An Hour for Haiti” are being communicated to more than 3,000 employees across the country through Aspen Dental’s intranet site. Employees will be able to opt in through Aspen Dental’s payroll system, where they can calculate the equivalent of an hour’s pay.

About Aspen Dental
Aspen Dental, one of the largest and fastest-growing providers of denture and dental care services in the U.S., is committed to providing patients with affordable, high-quality care. Aspen Dental has grown from 13 offices and three states in 1998 to more than 225 locations in 19 states.

Aspen Dental Management, Inc. provides comprehensive business support services, non-clinical personnel, facilities and equipment to affiliated dental practices, enabling them to grow professionally and achieve long-term practice productivity and success.

To learn more, please visit www.aspendent.com.

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Aspen Dental Opens New Office in Coralville, IA

Aspen Dental, a leading provider of denture and dental services, will celebrate the grand opening of its Coralville, Iowa office on Thursday, February 11. The office, located at 1810 North Coral Street in Coralville, will provide patients with high-quality denture and dental care and offer a wide range of affordable payment plan options. The opening marks Aspen Dental’s eighth practice in Iowa.

“Patients delay making a dental appointment for a number of reasons, from affordability and convenience to embarrassment over how much time has passed since their last exam,” said Dr. Chris Eastman, lead dentist. “Every patient at Aspen Dental will receive a thorough, comprehensive exam during their first visit. Our goal is to make our patients comfortable in the dentist’s chair, so we’re excited to welcome the people who live and work in Coralville and the surrounding communities to Aspen Dental.”

Dr. Eastman earned his DDS degree from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry in Iowa City.

Aspen Dental will provide patients with a full range of denture and dental services, including hygiene, oral surgery, fillings, whitening and crown and bridge work. Aspen Dental is the only authorized provider of eight styles of full and partial hand-crafted ComfiDents® brand dentures. As an added convenience to denture patients, the Coralville office will have its own on-site denture laboratory, which ensures same-day turnaround for select new dentures, denture repairs, relines or adjustments.

The Coralville office, which will employ about eight to 10 staff members, will feature state-of-the-art Kodak Dental Systems digital radiography products to better diagnose, serve and treat patients. The new office will also provide patients with Vizilite Plus®, the most advanced technology in oral cancer screening. Vizilite Plus® uses a blue-light, “glowstick” technology that detects oral cancer at its earliest stage.

Aspen Dental offers free new-patient exams, special pricing on x-rays for new patients without insurance, special pricing on dental and denture services for all patients, and senior discounts.

The office will be open extended hours, including select Saturdays, and will work with all insurance providers. Walk-in patients and emergencies are welcome.

To make an appointment, call 319-887-3000. As an added convenience, patients can visit www.aspendent.com and click “Make an Appointment” to schedule online.

ABOUT ASPEN DENTAL:
Aspen Dental, one of the largest and fastest-growing providers of denture and dental care services in the U.S., is committed to providing patients with affordable, high-quality care.

Aspen Dental has grown from 13 offices and three states in 1998 to more than 220 locations in 19 states. More than 350 licensed dentists and 200 dental hygienists work with Aspen Dental throughout Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington and Wisconsin.

In 2009, Aspen Dental recorded more than 1.5 million patient visits, including visits from more than 340,000 new patients.

Aspen Dental meets the demand for high-quality, yet affordable denture and dental services by offering convenient locations, extended hours, affordable fees and a wide range of payment plan options. The company works with all insurance plans.

For more information about Aspen Dental and the services it provides, please visit www.aspendent.com.

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Aspen Dental Opens New Office in Oak Creek, WI

Aspen Dental, a leading provider of denture and dental services, will celebrate the grand opening of its Oak Creek, Wisconsin office on Thursday, February 11. The office, located in the Howell Oaks Plaza at 8241 Howell Avenue, Suite 100, will provide patients with high-quality denture and dental care and offer a wide range of affordable payment plan options. The opening marks Aspen Dental’s ninth practice in Wisconsin.

“There are a number of reasons that patients put off making a dental appointment, from affordability and convenience to concerns about how much time has passed since their last exam,” said Dr. Gregory Morris, lead dentist. “Our goal is to make sure that patients have a comfortable experience in the dentist’s chair, so we invite the people who live and work in Oak Creek and the surrounding communities to make an appointment with Aspen Dental.”

Dr. Morris earned his DDS degree from Howard University College of Dentistry in Washington, D.C.

Aspen Dental will provide patients with a full range of denture and dental services, including hygiene, oral surgery, fillings, whitening and crown and bridge work. Aspen Dental is the only authorized provider of eight styles of full and partial hand-crafted ComfiDents® brand dentures. As an added convenience to denture patients, the Oak Creek office will have its own on-site denture laboratory, which ensures same-day turnaround for select new dentures, denture repairs, relines or adjustments.

The Oak Creek office, which will employ about eight to 10 staff members, will feature state-of-the-art Kodak Dental Systems digital radiography products to better diagnose, serve and treat patients. The new office will also provide patients with Vizilite Plus®, the most advanced technology in oral cancer screening. Vizilite Plus® uses a blue-light, “glowstick” technology that detects oral cancer at its earliest stage.

Aspen Dental offers free new-patient exams, special pricing on x-rays for new patients without insurance, special pricing on dental and denture services for all patients, and senior discounts.

The office will be open extended hours, including select Saturdays, and will work with all insurance providers. Walk-in patients and emergencies are welcome.

To make an appointment, call 414-762-5200. As an added convenience, patients can visit www.aspendent.com and click “Make an Appointment” to schedule online.

ABOUT ASPEN DENTAL:
Aspen Dental, one of the largest and fastest-growing providers of denture and dental care services in the U.S., is committed to providing patients with affordable, high-quality care.

Aspen Dental has grown from 13 offices and three states in 1998 to more than 220 locations in 19 states. More than 350 licensed dentists and 200 dental hygienists work with Aspen Dental throughout Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington and Wisconsin.

In 2009, Aspen Dental recorded more than 1.5 million patient visits, including visits from more than 340,000 new patients.

Aspen Dental meets the demand for high-quality, yet affordable denture and dental services by offering convenient locations, extended hours, affordable fees and a wide range of payment plan options. The company works with all insurance plans.

For more information about Aspen Dental and the services it provides, please visit www.aspendent.com.

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Aspen Dental Opens New Office in Delaware, Ohio

Aspen Dental a leading provider of denture and dental services, will celebrate the grand opening of its Delaware, Ohio office on Thursday, February 11. The office, located in the Glennwood Commons at 1100 Sunbury Road, will provide patients with high-quality denture and dental care and offer a wide range of affordable payment plan options. The opening marks Aspen Dental’s 26th practice in Ohio.

“Many patients put off making a dental appointment because they’re concerned about affordability, convenience or how much time has passed since their last exam,” said Dr. Denean Carr, lead dentist. “I’m excited to be leading Aspen Dental’s latest practice in Ohio and invite the people who live and work in Delaware and the surrounding communities to make an appointment with us.”

Dr. Carr earned her DDS degree from the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry and has worked at a number of practices. Most recently, she owned and operated her own dental practice.

Aspen Dental will provide patients with a full range of denture and dental services, including hygiene, oral surgery, fillings, whitening and crown and bridge work. Aspen Dental is the only authorized provider of eight styles of full and partial hand-crafted ComfiDents® brand dentures. As an added convenience to denture patients, the Delaware office will have its own on-site denture laboratory, which ensures same-day turnaround for select new dentures, denture repairs, relines or adjustments.

The Delaware office, which will employ about eight to 10 staff members, will feature state-of-the-art Kodak Dental Systems digital radiography products to better diagnose, serve and treat patients. The new office will also provide patients with Vizilite Plus®, the most advanced technology in oral cancer screening. Vizilite Plus® uses a blue-light, “glowstick” technology that detects oral cancer at its earliest stage.

Aspen Dental offers free new-patient exams, special pricing on x-rays for new patients without insurance, special pricing on dental and denture services for all patients, and senior discounts.

The office will be open extended hours, including select Saturdays, and will work with all insurance providers. Walk-in patients and emergencies are welcome.

To make an appointment, call 740-362-5800. As an added convenience, patients can visit www.aspendent.com and click “Make an Appointment” to schedule online.

ABOUT ASPEN DENTAL:
Aspen Dental, one of the largest and fastest-growing providers of denture and dental care services in the U.S., is committed to providing patients with affordable, high-quality care.

Aspen Dental has grown from 13 offices and three states in 1998 to more than 220 locations in 19 states. More than 350 licensed dentists and 200 dental hygienists work with Aspen Dental throughout Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington and Wisconsin.

In 2009, Aspen Dental recorded more than 1.5 million patient visits, including visits from more than 340,000 new patients.

Aspen Dental meets the demand for high-quality, yet affordable denture and dental services by offering convenient locations, extended hours, affordable fees and a wide range of payment plan options. The company works with all insurance plans.

For more information about Aspen Dental and the services it provides, please visit www.aspendent.com.

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Aspen Dental Launches Redesigned Web Site, Educational Content to Help Patients Find Their Smiles

Aspen Dental is making things easier for patients, launching a redesigned and more intuitive Web site to enhance the online experience for patients looking for information on quality, affordable dental and denture care.

The site, www.aspendent.com, now features extensive educational resources on oral health, including a comprehensive Dental Health Guide on common dental problems, available treatments, and prevention advice; videos on topics like comprehensive care, dentures, and periodontal disease (www.aspendent.com/dental.health.smileguide.html); and frequently asked questions. Patients can also download printable patient forms in advance of their visit, saving them time in the office, and schedule appointments online for added convenience.

“Patients often don’t know what to expect during a dental visit, and hesitate to schedule that first appointment. Our Web site redesign will provide new patients with as much information as possible before visiting an Aspen Dental office, so that they know what to expect from the moment they walk in the door until they sit down in the dentist’s chair for a comprehensive exam,” said Mary Boysman, VP, Brand Marketing and Advertising, Aspen Dental Management, Inc. “We hope that this new online experience will make it easier for current and prospective patients to access dental care, encouraging them to take that first step towards good oral health.”

The new online system gives patients access to their personal information through a “My Account” feature, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Under My Account, patients can examine billing statements and view recent account activity. Patients can also apply for financing and make payments online.

Another new feature allows Aspen Dental patients to share their own “Real Smile Stories,” detailing how the patient found their smile through successful dental treatment. To submit their personal stories, patients can follow simple instructions to upload their video, photo or written account of how their new Aspen Dental smile has changed their life.
To view Aspen’s newly redesigned Web site, please visit www.aspendent.com.

ABOUT ASPEN DENTAL
Aspen Dental, one of the largest and fastest-growing providers of denture and dental care services in the U.S., is committed to providing patients with affordable, high-quality care.
Aspen Dental has grown from 13 offices and three states in 1998 to more than 220 locations in 19 states. More than 350 licensed dentists and 200 dental hygienists work with Aspen Dental throughout Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington and Wisconsin.

In 2009, Aspen Dental recorded more than 1.5 million patient visits, including visits from more than 340,000 new patients.
Aspen Dental meets the demand for high-quality, yet affordable denture and dental services by offering convenient locations, extended hours, affordable fees and a wide range of payment plan options. The company works with all insurance plans.
For more information about Aspen Dental and the services it provides, please visit www.aspendent.com.

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Aspen Dental Announces Relocation, Expansion of Worcester Office

Aspen Dental, one of the largest and fastest-growing providers of denture and dental care services in the U.S., will unveil its new 4,000-square-foot Worcester office on Monday, January 25. The office will move a short distance from its current location at 1241 Main Street to the Auburn Center at 434 Southbridge Street, across from Auburn Mall.

The new Worcester office will feature 10 spacious patient treatment rooms, compared to five in the current Aspen Dental office, along with enhanced reception and patient service areas.

The office will also feature state-of-the-art Kodak Dental Systems digital radiography products to better diagnose, serve and treat patients. Digital radiography gives patients the ability to view their x-rays instantly on chair-side monitors and have a clearer understanding of what’s going on in their mouths. The digital system also requires 70 percent less radiation than traditional film x-rays and does not use chemicals, which means a cleaner and more pleasant office environment for patients.

“Aspen Dental’s move into our new, larger offer space speaks to the strength of our dental practice and will allow us to better serve existing and new patients,” said Dr. Sushma Balakrishna, who earned her D.M.D. degree from the Goldman School of Dental Medicine at Boston University. “We’re excited to open our doors and invite the people who live and work in Worcester and the surrounding communities to visit us in our new office and see how Aspen Dental can help them find their smile.”

Aspen Dental provides patients with a full range of denture and dental services, including hygiene, oral surgery, fillings, whitening and crown and bridge work. Aspen Dental is the only authorized provider of eight styles of full and partial hand-crafted ComfiDents® brand dentures. As an added convenience to denture patients, the Worcester office has its own on-site denture laboratory, which ensures same-day turnaround for select new dentures, denture repairs, relines or adjustments.

Aspen Dental offers free new-patient exams and x-rays for patients without insurance, special pricing on dental and denture services for all patients, and senior discounts.

To make care affordable, Aspen Dental offers a wide range of payment plan options and works with all insurance providers.

The Worcester office is open extended hours, including Saturdays by appointment. Walk-in patients and emergencies are welcome.

To make an appointment, call 508-752-6649, or visit www.aspendent.com and click “Make an Appointment” to schedule online.

ABOUT ASPEN DENTAL:
Aspen Dental, one of the largest and fastest-growing providers of denture and dental care services in the U.S., is committed to providing patients with affordable, high-quality care.

Aspen Dental has grown from 13 offices and three states in 1998 to more than 220 locations in 19 states. More than 350 licensed dentists and 200 dental hygienists work with Aspen Dental throughout Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington and Wisconsin.

In 2009, Aspen Dental recorded more than 1.5 million patient visits, including visits from more than 340,000 new patients.

Aspen Dental meets the demand for high-quality, yet affordable denture and dental services by offering convenient locations, extended hours, affordable fees and a wide range of payment plan options. The company works with all insurance plans.

For more information about Aspen Dental and the services it provides, please visit www.aspendent.com.

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Aspen Dental Opens New Office in Longview, WA

Aspen Dental, a leading provider of denture and dental services, will celebrate the grand opening of its Longview, Washington office on Thursday, January 28. The office, located in the Twin City Shopping Center at 740 Ocean Beach Highway in Longview, will provide patients with high-quality denture and dental care and offer a wide range of affordable payment plan options. The opening marks Aspen Dental’s fifth office in Washington.

“There are a number of reasons that patients put off making a dental appointment, from affordability and convenience to concerns about how much time has passed since their last exam,” said Dr. Scott Waletzko, lead dentist. “Our goal is to make sure that patients have a comfortable experience in the dentist’s chair. I’m pleased to be leading Aspen Dental’s newest practice as we open our doors to the people who live and work in Longview and the surrounding communities.”

Dr. Waletzko earned his DDS degree from the University of Washington School of Dentistry in Seattle.

Aspen Dental will provide patients with a full range of denture and dental services, including hygiene, oral surgery, fillings, whitening and crown and bridge work. Aspen Dental is the only authorized provider of eight styles of full and partial hand-crafted ComfiDents® brand dentures. As an added convenience to denture patients, the Longview office will have its own on-site denture laboratory, which ensures same-day turnaround for select new dentures, denture repairs, relines or adjustments.

The Longview office, which will employ about eight to 10 staff members, will feature state-of-the-art Kodak Dental Systems digital radiography products to better diagnose, serve and treat patients. The new office will also provide patients with Vizilite Plus®, the most advanced technology in oral cancer screening. Vizilite Plus® uses a blue-light, “glowstick” technology that detects oral cancer at its earliest stage.

Aspen Dental offers free new-patient exams, special pricing on x-rays for new patients without insurance, special pricing on dental and denture services for all patients, and senior discounts.

The office will be open extended hours, including select Saturdays, and will work with all insurance providers. Walk-in patients and emergencies are welcome.

To make an appointment, call 360-414-1400. As an added convenience, patients can visit www.aspendent.com and click “Make an Appointment” to schedule online.

ABOUT ASPEN DENTAL:
Aspen Dental, one of the largest and fastest-growing providers of denture and dental care services in the U.S., is committed to providing patients with affordable, high-quality care.

Aspen Dental has grown from 13 offices and three states in 1998 to more than 220 locations in 19 states. More than 350 licensed dentists and 200 dental hygienists work with Aspen Dental throughout Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington and Wisconsin.

In 2009, Aspen Dental recorded more than 1.5 million patient visits, including visits from more than 340,000 new patients.

Aspen Dental meets the demand for high-quality, yet affordable denture and dental services by offering convenient locations, extended hours, affordable fees and a wide range of payment plan options. The company works with all insurance plans.

For more information about Aspen Dental and the services it provides, please visit www.aspendent.com.

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Aspen Dental Employees, Families Create Holiday Smiles for Salvation Army

At a recent volunteer event, more than 100 Aspen Dental employees and family members gathered to decorate bags for the Salvation Army’s Annual Stocking Stuffer Program, which is designed to ensure that children in low-income families have gifts to open on Christmas morning. The volunteer event was part of Aspen Dental’s 3rd annual Creating Holiday Smiles initiative.

Aspen Dental currently has approximately 3,000 employees around the country, including 300 at its Practice Support Center in East Syracuse.

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Put Dental Care at the Top of your New Year’s Resolution List

Many of us have already adopted a New Year’s resolution. Placing a priority on your oral health should be near the top of everyone’s list.

Medical research has found that infections or bacteria in the mouth are linked to overall health. Periodontal (gum) disease, an infection of the tissues that support the teeth, is closely associated with the development of strokes, heart disease, pre-term births and pneumonia.

According to the American Dental Hygienists’ Association, nearly 75 percent of American adults suffer from various forms of gum disease and don’t know it.

Minimize your risk by following good oral hygiene steps and visiting your dentist twice a year for exams and cleanings. Brush your teeth at least twice a day and floss at least once daily. Limit your intake of sweets, especially sugared, carbonated beverages. Eat more fruits and vegetables. Drink more water. Individuals with dentures should brush and rinse their dentures daily and clean with denture cleanser. Taking care of your oral health will help your overall health throughout the New Year and beyond.

- Dr. Arwinder Judge, vice president of clinical support at Aspen Dental Management, Inc.,

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