Heartland Dental Recognized by Newsweek as One of America's Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare

Company earns honor recognizing its exceptional workplace culture

EFFINGHAM, Ill., June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Heartland Dental, the nation's leading dental support organization, has been named one of Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare for 2025. This award underscores Heartland Dental's commitment to cultivating an environment where every individual feels welcome and providing exceptional careers. Heartland Dental employs over 20,000 team members and provides non-clinical administrative services to over 3,000 doctors in over 1,800 locations across 39 states and the District of Columbia.

"It is extremely rewarding to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare," said Pat Bauer, President and CEO of Heartland Dental. "This honor reflects our commitment to creating an environment where our team members can thrive—both personally and professionally, while working hard, smart and together toward our mission to support dentists and their teams as they deliver the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve. We're proud to be a company that prioritizes meaningful work and growth opportunities with a doctor-led culture rooted in our vision, mission, and core values."

The selection process for America's Greatest Workplaces 2025 involved an extensive survey of over 150,000 employees and analysis of over 3.3 million company reviews. The Newsweek award celebrates organizations with exceptional employee satisfaction, benefits, advancement opportunities, and workplace culture. Heartland Dental's selection recognizes the company's ongoing investment in professional development and support for team success.

"Receiving this award emphasizes our continued commitment to our people and our progress with people-focused initiatives," shared Kirsty Leyland, Chief Human Resources Officer. "This honor reflects our dedication to creating a supportive workplace where every team member from the front office to the operatory has the opportunity to grow, thrive, and make an impact, and that we help provide exceptional opportunities for our supported doctors."

If you're a dental professional looking for a supportive environment that values you, Heartland Dental and Heartland Dental supported practices are the places to be. Visit here to learn more. 

About Heartland Dental
Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services. What started from the entrepreneurial spirit of Rick Workman, DMD, with his single dental practice, has evolved into affiliating with over 3,000 doctors in over 1,800 locations across 39 states and the District of Columbia. The company is majority owned by KKR, a leading global investment firm. For additional information, please visit heartland.com. 

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