EFFINGHAM, IL--(Marketwired - November 01, 2016) - Heartland Dental, LLC, the largest dental support organization (DSO) in the United States, recently gained its first supported dental office in Maine, bringing the DSO's nationwide footprint to 34 states.

"Looking back on the past 19 years and what we've accomplished with Heartland Dental, I'm amazed every time I think about it. We started out with a handful of supported offices in the Midwest, now we're supporting over 750 offices in 34 states," said Rick Workman, DMD, Founder and Active Executive Chairman of Heartland Dental. "With the combined efforts of so many, we have become the largest dental support organization in the U.S. and continue to make strides in our mission of becoming the leader in dentistry."

Founded in 1997, Heartland Dental currently supports over 1,200 dentists and over 10,000 team members nationwide by offering continuing education opportunities, leadership training and non-clinical, administrative support.

"One of the best things about Heartland Dental is the open, collective environment in which we operate. Supported offices become part of a network of over 12,000 dental professionals who share ideas, encouragement and camaraderie, who all work together for the same cause," explained Patrick Bauer, President and Chief Executive Officer of Heartland Dental. "It's exciting anytime we can expand that culture to new dentists and team members in new states."

If you are a dentist or dental team member looking for a new opportunity, or if you know a dental professional who could benefit from Heartland Dental's support, please visit www.heartland.com for more information.

About Heartland Dental

Heartland Dental, LLC is the largest dental support organization in the United States with more than 750 supported dental offices located in 34 states. Based in Effingham, Illinois and founded by Rick Workman, DMD, Heartland Dental offers supported dentists and team members continuing professional education and leadership training, along with a variety of non-clinical administrative services including staffing, human relations, procurement, administration, financial, marketing, and information technology. For more information, visit www.Heartland.com. Follow Heartland Dental on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Visit Dr. Workman's Blog, "Dentistry Leaders" at www.dentistryleaders.com.