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Strength in experience Collaboration between team members drives quality patient care and continuous growth within the practice.
When Park Dental welcomed its first patients nearly 50 years ago, the group practice concept was newly evolving. Through team collaboration, however, the Minnesota- and Wisconsin-based dental practice has established itself as a high-quality provider of a wide range of patient services. Today, Park Dental boasts 51 offices and is home to over 950 doctors and team members.
“There’s no question that Park Dental has benefitted from the collaboration between our doctors and team members, ultimately driving consistent, quality patient care and service,” says Christopher E. Steele, DDS, president. “Our teams and doctors truly enjoy working together
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within a group setting, which also provides a network of general dentists and specialty clinicians who can provide a wide range of care procedures for our patients.” Collaboration has also helped foster engaging external relationships in the dental industry, he continues.
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“The significant opportunities found in a group environment allow for professional development and continuous learning for our doctors and team members,” he says. “For example, our dentists and clinical team members undergo continuous peer review to ensure our standard of care excellence is upheld. In addition, leveraging our scale creates opportunities for practice acquisitions and the ability to reduce expenses, whether capital, technology or basic supplies.” Park Dental is accredited through the AAAHC, ensuring it is compliant
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