Summary: Planet DDS highlighted milestones in 2024 with new products like DentalOS, expanded partnerships, and growth within the cloud-based dental practice management market segment.

Key Takeaways:

  • Planet DDS continues to released customizable solutions like DentalOS and enhanced features for Denticon.
  • Recognition and new initiatives like the Launchpad Program aim to underscore the company’s commitment to supporting dental practices of all sizes.

Planet DDS, a provider of cloud-based dental practice management solutions, highlighted several notable accomplishments from 2024. From new product improvements and partnerships to growth, Planet DDS says it is anticipating another big year.

Key Product Developments

Planet DDS made significant strides in product development throughout 2024, continuing to enhance its cloud-based solutions. Key developments included:

  • Introduced DentalOS: Planet DDS launched the DentalOS dental operating system, designed to address the pressing issues facing DSOs. DentalOS is built to fix issues with traditional dental software like inefficiencies, data silos, and a lack of flexibility that limits DSOs’ ability to scale and adapt. DentalOS creates a customizable ecosystem through its open API platform, enabling seamless integration of third-party software and allowing DSOs to tailor-make their technology stack. In addition, Planet DDS released a comprehensive DentalOS eBook that introduces the new platform and its key benefits.
  • Unveiled Comprehensive and Open API Program: Planet DDS introduced its new open API program to help DSOs enhance interoperability between tools, provide workflow customization, and improve security. Because the program allows DSOs and partners to integrate various applications and facilitate synchronized data sharing, DSOs can realize new operational efficiencies.
  • Enhanced Denticon and Added New Features: Planet DDS continued to advance its flagship product Denticon, launching a reimagined version that enhances practice management, patient communications, analytics, and marketing. In addition, the platform grew revenue by over 40% year over year, according to the company, recently surpassing $100 million in annual committed revenue. The company became the first dental practice management solution provider to achieve SOC 2 Type 2 certification across all of its products. It also launched Denticon’s single sign-on (SSO) feature to streamline access and improve security.

Partnerships and Integrations

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Planet DDS has continued to forge key partnerships in 2024, expanding its technological capabilities:

  • VideaHealth Integration: This integration enables dental practices to choose their preferred provider and leverage AI for enhanced imaging capabilities and improved diagnostic accuracy.
  • Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) Enhancements: In partnership with DentalXChange, Planet DDS integrated the XConnect APIs earlier this year into Denticon to streamline insurance processes. The enhanced RCM workflow aims to improve efficiency in claims processing, eligibility verification, and payment posting.

Customer and Program Expansion

Throughout 2024, Planet DDS has continued to expand its customer base, while also introducing programs to support dental groups of all sizes:

  • New Notable Customers: Notable DSOs, including SEVA Dental, Smile Doctors, DecisionOne Dental, Five Points Dental Specialists, and Chord Specialty Dental Partners, have all adopted Planet DDS solutions this year. Smile Doctors, in particular, has surpassed 400 locations using Cloud 9, while DecisionOne Dental and Chord Specialty Dental Partners have implemented Denticon and Cloud 9 across their practices. Additionally, Imagen Dental Partners, a dental partnership organization with over 100 locations, recently joined as a new customer.
  • New Launchpad Program to Help Emerging Groups Scale: Planet DDS unveiled its Launchpad Program, an initiative designed to democratize access to cloud solutions for emerging dental and orthodontic groups looking to scale and grow. Available to new customers, eligible groups have access to the company’s practice management and imaging solution features at 80% savings, plus education and support from a team of growth experts.

Industry Recognition

Additionally, Planet DDS has received recognition for its sustained growth trajectory. They climbed to No. 1,599 on the Inc. 5000 list, a leap from No. 3,376 in 2023 and No. 2,489 in 2022, and earned the #3 spot for Fastest Growing Medium-Sized Companies with the Orange County Business Journal. For the second consecutive year, Planet DDS has earned a spot on the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list, securing spot #352 with a 333% growth rate over the past three years, according to the company.