One of the first dental services companies, DentalCare Partners (DCP) is also one of the largest. Established by Dr. Edward H. Meckler in 1981, DCP is a thriving enterprise with more than 70 Sears Dental and DentalWorks offices in nine states generating annual revenues in excess of $100 million. Yet even as we continue to expand our horizons, we remain true to Dr. Meckler’s original mandate: to make professional dental care available, accessible and affordable to all.
Our Mission
The mission of DentalCare Partners’ affiliated practices is to provide the highest quality dental care available that is both accessible and convenient to our patients. Everyone – patients, doctors, partners and staff members – will be treated with respect. We will continue to grow our practices through productive relationships, outstanding professional support and personal accountability for high standards of performance.
Our Patients
By offering quality care, multiple locations, convenient hours, affordable prices and a variety of payment options, we’ve been able to attract a large and loyal, fee-for-service patient base. To increase our visibility, our offices are located in popular shopping centers.
Our History
Our founder, Dr. Edward H. Meckler, owned and operated a private practice in Cleveland for a number of years. While he took great satisfaction in looking after his patients, he was troubled by how many people were not receiving the dental care they needed. Dr. Meckler also experienced firsthand the difficulties of trying to practice dentistry while running a business.
Dr. Meckler came up with a solution that addressed both problems. He developed a business model that would supply doctors with the facilities, equipment, administrative and marketing support they needed, leaving them free to spend more time with their patients. The resulting cost efficiencies would be passed on to the patients, many of whom would be otherwise unable to afford professional dental care.
Dr. Meckler had the foresight to locate his practices inside busy Sears stores, making them more visible, accessible and convenient for patients. The first of what were then called Sears Family Dental Centers opened its doors in Cleveland in 1981. It was an immediate hit, attracting more than 20,000 patients in its initial year of operation. Meeting with equal success in other markets, the company, now known as DentalCare Partners, has become one of the largest and most profitable group dental practices in the country. Today, Dr. Meckler’s vision lives on in more than 70 offices throughout the Midwest and Southeast operating under the Sears Dental and DentalWorks banners.
Our Future
The outlook for DentalCare Partners remains strong. By partnering with our doctors, maintaining a progressive marketing program and raising the quality of care by investing in state-of-the-art equipment and training, we believe our practices will continue to outperform the dental services industry with a minimum projected annual growth rate of 10%. Long-term social, demographic and healthcare trends will underscore the importance of proper dental hygiene and fuel further growth, enabling us to add new practices in existing markets and expand our presence into other cities.
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