PACIFIC DENTAL SERVICES, LLC
IRVINE, CA

Starting a company from scratch isn’t as difficult as it sounds. It’s actually a lot harder. Before Pacific Dental Services officially started in 1994, so much work and effort went into learning how dental practices operate – from payroll and taxes, to implementing new technology and dealing with insurance companies. So really, the story starts before PDS even opened as a company. Thorne continued to work for his father, learning the ins-and-outs of dental administration and helping grow the practice from one to five. In 1993, Thorne set out on his own, with a new idea and a vision to create The Greatest Dental Company in America. In June 1994, PDS supported its first dental practice in Costa Mesa, Calif. By 1997, the company had grown to support nearly 20 practices. The idea of having someone handle the dental practice’s administrative tasks was taking off with dentists. Dentists wanted to focus on patients and not the everyday aspects of running their own business. The essence of the PDS business model is simple: enabling clinicians to focus more on the patient; and worry less about the business. PDS has been on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing private companies in America for the past 10 years in a row. We plan to continue our rapid growth, adding about 80 supported offices every year. Our vision to become The Greatest Dental Company in America is quickly becoming a reality. Our PDS leadership team is comprised of industry experts in their respective fields. Together they are creating The Greatest Dental Company in America. We believe in the power of teamwork and nowhere is that more evident than in our relationships with our vendors. Our vendors play a vital role in our growth and success, and we are proud of these strategic partnerships. Whether it's an industry-leading clinical article from one of our PDS Institute of Dentistry faculty members or national coverage of Smile Generation Serve Day, Pacific Dental Services is making headlines. The mission of Pacific Dental Services® is to be the provider of choice in all the markets we serve. And each of us plays a critical role in helping create Healthier, Happier Patients®. The mission of Pacific Dental Services® is to be the provider of choice in all the markets we serve. And each of us plays a critical role in helping create Healthier, Happier Patients®. The mission of Pacific Dental Services® is to be the provider of choice in all the markets we serve. And each of us plays a critical role in helping create Healthier, Happier Patients®.