Irvine, Calif.-based Pacific Dental Services announced Dec. 31 that it now supports 800 dental practices throughout the U.S.
The latest practice, Lake Barcroft Dental Group, is located in Alexandria, Va. Alex Sharifian, DDS, operates the practice, which offers endodontics, periodontics, pediatric dentistry and orthodontics.
"The opening of our 800th supported dental office is an incredible achievement," said Stephen Thorne, CEO and founder of Pacific Dental Services. "Our primary purpose is to support dentists so they can keep their patients healthier and happier. This remarkable accomplishment allows PDS to support even more dental practices throughout the country, so that more patients can get the holistic dentistry they need and want. We're honored that so many owner dentists have trusted us to provide support services to them and their clinical practices. "
Pacific Dental Services is among the fastest growing dental service organizations in the country, competing with Aspen Dental, Heartland Dental and Smile Brands.