Even the most successful dental practices feel the pressure of rising supply costs, shrinking reimbursements, staffing challenges, and constantly shifting supplier landscapes. If you’re already running a strong practice, the next question becomes:
Below, we break down the most common questions established practices ask about Unified Smiles and how our support helps dentists spend smarter, work more efficiently, and strengthen long-term growth.
Yes—and that’s exactly why small inefficiencies often go unnoticed.
Over time:
Even well-run practices discover thousands of dollars slipping through the cracks simply because they’re too busy taking care of patients to monitor every line item.
That’s where Unified Smiles steps in.
Unified Smiles is a dental Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) created specifically for independent private practices—not large corporate groups.
We negotiate:
…so your practice gets the same buying power as a large DSO while maintaining full clinical independence.
It all comes down to people.
Every member is paired with a dedicated Member Specialist—a dental professional with real experience as a hygienist, assistant, office manager, or front-office leader. These specialists aren’t sales reps. They’re advisors who understand the clinical and business challenges you face every day.
They help you:
Think of them as the savings expert who always has your back.
We typically deliver value in three major areas:
We review your supplies, labs, software, payroll services, and credit card processing to identify where costs can be reduced without lowering quality.
Instead of juggling reps from everywhere, you gain access to 120+ vetted vendor partners in every category—from implants and aligners to payroll and equipment.
We help you choose partners that match your workflow, goals, and budget.
If you plan to add services, expand locations, upgrade technology, or bring in an associate, we help ensure your purchasing supports profit—not strain.
Most engaged Unified Smiles members can average $30,000+ per year in savings.
These savings often come from:
Doctors frequently reinvest these dollars into:
Small changes in the background create big financial wins up front.
Absolutely not.
Unified Smiles was founded on a core belief:
Independent dentists should never lose autonomy to gain savings.
We don’t dictate decisions—we empower them.
Our core values guide our approach:
You stay in control. We make sure you have the tools and insight to make the best choices.
Yes—and this is where we see some of the biggest impact.
A new phase of practice growth, is the perfect time to:
Most improvements happen quietly behind the scenes while you and your team stay focused on patient care.
Strong practices don’t become exceptional through production alone. They grow through:
Unified Smiles helps established dental practices spend smarter, scale cleaner, and keep more of what they earn.
Because in today’s environment, the practices that win aren’t just the busiest—they’re the ones managing their dollars with clarity and confidence.