Horizon West has seen a significant rise in the number of dental practices, reflecting the rapid growth and development of the community. However, many of these offices are part of a larger trend driven by private equity investments in the dental industry. This corporate-driven model has rapidly expanded the presence of Dental Support Organizations (DSOs), such as Heartland Dental, in the region.
Many dental organizations have private equity backing, with Heartland Dental being majority owned by KKR, and Aspen Dental majority owned by Leonard Green & Partners and Ares Management.
The following Heartland Dental-affiliated practices serve the Horizon West area:
- Dental Care at Avamar Crossing
- Dental Care at Lake Ingram
- Dental Care at The Mark
- Dental Care at Westside Shoppes
- Dental Designs at Lakeside Village
- Hamlin Groves Dental Care
- Lake Hancock Dental Care
- Waterway Passage Dental Care
- Windermere Village Dental Care
These practices offer various services, ranging from routine check-ups and cleanings to more specialized dental procedures.
Critics of private equity in dentistry argue that the focus on maximizing profit often comes at the expense of patient care. The consolidation of practices under DSOs like Heartland Dental can lead to standardized, one-size-fits-all approaches that diminish the personalized care typically provided by independently owned offices.
For the Horizon West community, the influx of these practices means greater access to dental care but also occupies valuable commercial real estate in an area with limited commercial opportunity.
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