Product Innovation, Partnerships, and Increased Revenue Power Planet DDS to a Strong 2024

Product Innovation, Partnerships, and Increased Revenue Power Planet DDS to a Strong 2024 | Image Credit: © Planet DDS

Planet DDS has had a strong 2024 in terms of product developments, partnerships, and revenue, the cloud-based dental practice management solutions company announced this week.

With several landmark accomplishments this year—from new product improvements and partnerships to fast-growing revenue and more—Planet DDS is poised for another record-breaking year.

“2024 has been a banner year for us, with our sights set on accelerating the future of dental practice management,” Eric Giesecke, CEO of Planet DDS, says in a press release. “We’re going beyond innovating our technology—we’re reshaping the dental industry as we know it by setting a new standard of how DSOs [dental service organizations] work and delivering a roadmap to the future. These key milestones have proven our cloud-based technology is driving the industry forward.”

Key developments included:

• Introduced DentalOS™: One of the standout achievements of 2024 was the launch of DentalOS, the industry’s first dental operating system, designed to address the pressing issues facing DSOs. According to Planet DDS, many traditional dental software solutions are broken—with inefficiencies, data silos, and a lack of flexibility that limits DSOs’ ability to scale and adapt. DentalOS is designed to fix this by creating a customizable ecosystem through its open API platform, enabling seamless integration of third-party software and allowing DSOs to tailor-make their technology stack. This approach eliminates the restrictive nature of closed, proprietary systems and supports DSOs in achieving scalable, future-proof operations, the company states. 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 seamlessly integrate various applications and facilitates synchronized data sharing, DSOs can realize new operational efficiencies.
• Enhanced Denticon and Added New Features: The company 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, and the company announced that it recently surpassed $100 million in annual committed revenue. Planet DDS became the first dental practice management solution provider to achieve SOC 2 Type 2 certification across all its products. It also launched Denticon’s single sign-on (SSO) feature to streamline access and improve security.

Partnerships and Technology Expansions:

• VideaHealth Integration: The new partnership with VideaHealth makes Planet DDS the first dental imaging solution provider to integrate with all 3 major artificial intelligence (AI) companies—Overjet, Pearl, and VideaHealth. This integration is designed to enable 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 improves efficiency in claims processing, eligibility verification, and payment posting.

New Programs Introduced 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 has surpassed 400 locations using Cloud 9, while DecisionOne Dental and Chord Specialty Dental Partners have implemented Denticon and Cloud 9 across their practices, the company says. Additionally, Imagen Dental Partners, a dental partnership organization with over 100 locations, recently joined as a new customer.
• New Launchpad Program For Emerging Groups Scale: Planet DDS unveiled its Launchpad Program, a unique 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 best-in-class practice management and imaging solution features at 80% savings, plus education and support from a team of growth experts.

Additionally, Planet DDS has received significant recognition for its sustained growth trajectory. The company climbed to No. 1599 on the Inc. 5000 list, a significant leap from No. 3376 in 2023 and No. 2489 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 prestigious 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list, securing spot #352 with a 333% growth rate over the past 3 years.

The company remains committed to transforming the dental industry with cloud-based solutions that drive growth, efficiency, and improved patient outcomes.