Ladd Dental Group

 If you’ve been thinking about straightening your smile, now is a great time to take the next step. At LADD Dental Group , we’re excited to offer $500 off Dandy Clear Aligner treatment through the end of April —making it easier than ever to invest in a confident, healthy smile. Clear aligners have become one of the most popular ways to straighten teeth because they are comfortable, discreet, and designed to fit seamlessly into your daily life . With aligners, there are no metal brackets or wires—just a series of custom-made trays that gently guide your teeth into the right position over time. What makes treatment even more exciting is our partnership with Dandy . Their technology and digital workflow allow us to create highly precise aligners that are designed specifically for your smile. The result is a treatment experience that is efficient, predictable, and comfortable for patients . Patients love clear aligners because they can: Eat the foods they enjoy (just remove the...

 💖 At LADD Dental Group , we’re incredibly grateful for the people and relationships that make our work so meaningful. For more than 20 years, Dr. Smith and Sue have worked hand in hand, proudly serving our North Central Indiana community with dedication, compassion, and a commitment to excellent patient care. Their partnership is a great example of what makes dentistry so special — trusted relationships, teamwork, and a genuine passion for helping others. It’s relationships like these that remind us that dentistry is about so much more than teeth. It’s about people, community, and the trust built over years of caring for patients and families. Thank you, Dr. Smith and Sue, for the impact you’ve made and for the example you continue to set for our team and our community. We are grateful for you and for the many relationships that make LADD Dental Group what it is today.

 At LADD Dental Group , we often get asked what makes our organization different from many other growing dental groups. The answer is something we think about every day: operational density . Rather than spreading locations across multiple states or distant markets, we have intentionally built a network of 10 dental offices within a focused geographic footprint here in Central and Northeast Indiana. This strategy allows us to support our doctors, teams, and patients in ways that a more scattered model simply cannot. Staying Local on Purpose In many industries, growth is often defined by expansion into as many markets as possible. But dentistry is different. Dentistry is fundamentally a people-driven profession , built on relationships between doctors, teams, and the communities they serve. By concentrating our practices within a specific region, we are able to stay deeply connected to the communities we serve while building a strong operational foundation behind the scenes....

 In today’s rapidly evolving dental landscape, success isn’t just measured by the quality of care you deliver — it’s also determined by how well your practice operates . From clinical outcomes to team morale, from patient experience to financial performance, the partners you choose directly influence nearly every aspect of your dental organization. Whether you’re a single-location practice or a multi-site group, having strategic relationships with the right vendors, platforms, and support providers isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity. Here’s why the right dental partners matter, and how companies like Patterson , Denticon , Dandy , Air Pay , Overjet , and Accelerated Academy help practices thrive. 1. Supporting Clinical Excellence At the heart of every great dental practice is stellar clinical care — and that starts with the right technology and training. Overjet brings cutting-edge AI to your diagnostic process, helping clinicians detect pathology faster and with higher a...

 At LADD Dental Group , we are always asking one simple question: How can we make it easier for patients to say “yes” to their dental health? That’s why we are excited to officially roll out online new patient scheduling across our locations. This is more than a technology upgrade. It’s a commitment to accessibility, convenience, and putting the patient first — just like Mary Ladd always says: “Put the patient first, and the money will follow.” Meeting Patients Where They Are Today’s patients expect convenience. They book flights online. They order groceries online. They schedule medical appointments online. Now, new patients can schedule their first visit with us anytime — whether it’s 10:00 AM on a Tuesday or 10:00 PM after the kids go to bed. For many people — especially those with dental anxiety — taking that first step is the hardest part. Online scheduling removes friction and makes saying “yes” to care feel simple. Why This Matters for Our Communities Across In...

There’s no one “best” model that fits every dentist — but joint ventures (JVs) are increasingly seen as one of the most strategic dental practice models in 2026 , especially for doctors who want ownership + operational support without the full burden of solo business risk. Here’s a breakdown of where the JV model fits in the current dental landscape: 🔑 What a Joint Venture Typically Is A joint venture in dentistry usually means a dentist partners with a Dental Support Organization (DSO) or group entity where: The DSO buys a majority equity stake (often 51–80%) of the practice. The dentist retains a substantial minority equity stake (often 20–49%). Both parties share profits and expenses through a JV entity. The DSO provides business infrastructure (HR, billing, recruiting, marketing, etc.). The dentist typically signs an employment agreement tied to the JV. This gives clinicians a balance between ownership and support — you’re not fully selling out, but you...