FAQs

An Independent Practice Association brings independently owned practices together within an organized network while allowing participating dentists to maintain ownership and clinical autonomy.

Yes. DentalLink IPA is built around proving higher clinical quality care. Together with the strength of our independent practice network, that quality focus helps participating practices pursue fair reimbursement rates that can sustain the cost of delivering excellent dentistry—without giving up ownership or clinical autonomy.

DentalLink IPA exists to help protect and strengthen quality independent dentistry by giving participating practices access to greater collective strength, specialized expertise, economic opportunities, and resources.

No. DentalLink IPA does not acquire your practice. You retain ownership and clinical autonomy.

No. DentalLink IPA includes preferred vendor and purchasing opportunities, but purchasing is only one part of membership. The IPA also creates opportunities around reimbursement, PPO strategy, credentialing, practice resources, and the strength of an independent dental network.

DentalLink IPA believes quality care should be economically sustainable. The organization is building a model designed to support dentists committed to strong clinical standards, continued improvement, and better patient outcomes.

No. DentalLink IPA members maintain 100% ownership, clinical autonomy, and control of their practices. Every participating practice maintains complete independence and autonomy regarding its contracting decisions, fee structures, and participation choices.

No. You retain full control over your vendor choices. Preferred partner programs are optional — participation is always your decision.

Veritas Dental Resources provides specialized expertise involving PPO reimbursement, fee schedules, credentialing, insurance participation, and payer strategy. That expertise supports the broader DentalLink IPA model.

No. Dental Pay is a preferred DentalLink IPA partner and member benefit. DentalLink IPA members may have access to preferred Dental Pay solutions designed to reduce payment processing expenses and improve payment efficiency — as one of several optional resources.

Membership is priced per doctor: a $1,000 initial contribution and a standard monthly membership of $750. Sign up before January 1, 2027 and lock in the promotional rate of $550 per doctor / month for the rest of 2026 and all of 2027. January 1, 2028, membership returns to the standard $750 monthly rate. Your membership supports the infrastructure, technology, professional resources, legal and compliance framework, member programs, network development, and strategic initiatives that make the IPA possible.

Your DentalLink IPA Strategy Call is an opportunity to look at your practice, understand where DentalLink IPA may create additional leverage or value, and get a clear picture of how the IPA works. We'll discuss your goals, reimbursement opportunities, practice resources, savings, and support, then determine together whether DentalLink IPA is the right fit.

Not at all. Our network supports all dental professionals, including general dentists, orthodontists, periodontists, endodontists, prosthodontists, and oral surgeons.

Yes. Multi-location practices can join. Schedule a strategy call to discuss a plan tailored to your group.