(KUTV) Salt Lake City – As a company Apex Dental loves giving back to their community and patients, this past weekend they got to meet up with Gaten Matarazzo, star of Stranger Things, and donated $5,000 of free dentistry to a local charity that he supports. Apex Dental also just finished our 6th annual Patient Appreciation Giveaway. In the past we have given away a new car, vacations, and more. This year we are paying the bills for one of our lucky patients for a year. Today on Fresh Living Joe Maio, DDS, joined the hosts to share some tips for maximizing end of year benefits at the dentist to make sure you are getting the care you need.

With just a little over three months left in the year, it’s hard to believe how fast the end of the year is approaching. This is a great opportunity to take a moment and make sure you are getting the most use out of the dental benefits you have been paying for all year. Every year we have patients who forget to utilize the full extent of their benefits, and unfortunately they typically expire at the end of every year. Preventative check-ups and cleanings are an easy way to stay on top of your dental hygiene, and if they are covered under your insurance plan, there is no reason for you and your family not to take advantage of them. Many of our patients also participate in Flex Spending accounts through their employers. Flex spending accounts are funds that are set aside pre-tax to be used for any medical or dental expenses occurred throughout the year. These accounts are a great way to save on your planned dental treatments, from cleanings to dental implants. Similar to dental insurance benefits, flex spending accounts are typically use-it-or-lose-it investments, so make sure you are taking full advantage of the money you have set aside. Even if you are up-to-date on your yearly exams, the end of the year is also a great time to create a game plan for your dental expenses in the coming year. Through a free evaluation, the Apex team can help you create a personalized treatment plan that meets both your dental needs as well as your budget. For those people without insurance or Flex spending accounts, Apex partners with the discount savings plan Velicus, to allows our patients access to award winning dentistry at affordable prices. Velicus provides members two free cleanings, x-rays, and exams a year, as well as a 25% discount on all other dental procedures. Unlike dental insurance, there are no maximum coverage amounts and no waiting periods. Velicus works directly with individuals as well as small businesses to provide their members access to quality dental care. So if you don’t have insurance, or you aren’t happy with your plan, call an Apex office today to learn more about the available options.

Give us a call at (801) 685-3223 or visit us at apexfamilydental.com for more information, and to schedule your appointment today.

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Irvine, Calif., Aug. 30, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pacific Dental Services^® (PDS^®), a dental support organization (DSO) that provides business and administrative services for dental offices, announces it has reached an important milestone. On Wednesday, August 29, the company hit the 10,000 team member landmark, a significant achievement for one of the fastest-growing private companies in America. PDS, which has made the prestigious Inc. 5,000 list a remarkable 13 times, demonstrates its commitment to competitive growth and clinical excellence in the oral healthcare industry. In 2012, PDS was recognized by Inc. Magazine’s Hire Power Awards, ranking 4th on Inc.’s list of the “Top Ten Heroes of the American Economy.” PDS also ranked 1st on the Hire Power Awards list in the health industry and 2nd on Inc.’s list of top job creators in the State of California.

“I’m proud of this extraordinary accomplishment in reaching the 10,000 mark,” said Stephen E. Thorne, IV, CEO and Founder of Pacific Dental Services. “That’s 10,000 jobs created and, through that, thousands of families made stronger. PDS’ primary purpose is to support clinicians to help their patients be healthier and happier. The fact that we have so many team members supporting thousands of clinicians in this mission is truly remarkable.”

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SARASOTA, Fla. (PRWEB) August 27, 2018

Dental Care Alliance is proud to unveil its newest affiliated office, Baystate Dental of Sturbridge, which welcomed its first patients today. Located at 100 Charlton Road, Suite 25, in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, the office provides general dentistry, along with cosmetic services, implant procedures and braces under the care of Drs. Gary Circosta, DMD; Matthew Haluch, DDS; Larry Lin, DMD and Christen MacIntyre, DMD.

“Baystate Dental is proud to be at the forefront of technology in dentistry,” said Dr. Gary Circosta. Baystate Dental of Sturbridge is equipped with the latest technology, including a cone beam CT scanner, an iTero digital scanner, Invisalign® simulation and more. The office also offers televisions in every operatory room and IV sedation for a comfortable patient experience. Dr. Matthew Haluch said, “We are all excited to be a part of the growing community of Sturbridge and its surrounding areas. We provide dental services for the entire family in our brand new, state-of-the-art dental office. Healthy mouths are our goal.”

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Effingham, IL, Aug. 23, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Heartland Dental, the largest dental support organization in the country, today announced the opening of a support office in Indianapolis for non-clinical, accounting positions. Open since Jul. 16, Heartland Dental is actively recruiting for open positions at this location.

“Our growth trajectory demands that we increase the level of assistance that we provide to our supported dentists,” said Patrick Bauer, Heartland Dental President and Chief Executive Officer. “We are excited to announce our first regional support office outside of our Effingham headquarters. Indianapolis is the first additional office, and we may add others. But no timetable has been set.”

Since its inception in 1997, Heartland Dental has grown to support more than 850 dental offices, 1,200 dentists, and 11,000 employees. The company’s Strategic Plan calls for increasing the number of supported dentists and dental offices that comprise the Company’s operations. Therefore, a regionalized model for administrative support functions, like accounting for example, was most suitable. No timetable has been set for opening additional support offices in other cities.

“It’s incredibly gratifying to be positioned to build upon the value that we create for supported dentists,” said Rick Workman, DMD, Founder and Executive Chairman of Heartland Dental. “Indianapolis is the first installation of regional support outside of our headquarters. But Effingham is where it all started, and it will continue to be the ‘heart’ of Heartland Dental.”

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Heartland Dental, the largest dental support organization in the country, recently helped over 220 members of the Effingham community and team members at the company’s headquarters receive free digital oral health scans as part of Scan the ‘Ham.

On July 26 and 27, Scan the ‘Ham took place during Heartland Dental’s Dr. LEADS event. During both days, team members from Heartland Family Dental Care and Heartland Dental doctor mentors provided free scans using the iTero Element intraoral scanner. From the scans, team and community members learned valuable information about possible oral health issues and opportunities to advance their smiles.

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