The Practice, The Patient

The Affiliated Practice Profile and The Patient

Before we get too far, it is important for you to understand the affiliated practice model focuses almost exclusively on providing removable prosthetics, x-ray and extraction services, prosthetic relines and repairs, and the placement of mini dental implants.

You may not be aware that over 45 million Americans currently wear some type of removable prosthesis, and a recent study found the average denture is over 15 years old. It's no wonder that nearly 10% of U.S. adults struggle with an ill-fitting denture. And while national statistics show that tooth loss is declining, there is a wide disparity among socioeconomic groups. Lower income individuals continue to suffer disproportionately. Of all Americans over 45 years old with family income under $35,000, almost 1 out of every 3 adults is edentulous.

This is a patient population that is under-served, largely because of the cost of treatment in traditional general dentistry practices. The affiliated practices continue to experience exceptional growth as they reach out to meet the needs of this deserving and appreciative patient population. 

If you are sensitive to this need and want to make a difference, then affiliation may be right for you!