When a dentist considers partnering with a larger organization, the first call usually goes the same way: a sales rep, a discovery script, a series of qualifying questions, and a slow climb through a funnel before anyone with real authority enters the conversation.
Elevate Dental Partners decided that model doesn’t fit a decision this important.
“We recognize that your practice is likely the largest asset you own—and that’s not something we take lightly,” says Matt Hendrick, Co-Founder of Elevate. “You built it over many years, with your blood, sweat, and tears. You shouldn’t have to sit through a screening call with a sales rep to talk about its future.”
So the company removed the funnel entirely.
Here’s how it works. A qualified practice owner fills out a short form—and instead of waiting for a rep to call, they land directly on Matt’s calendar to choose the time and date that works for them. No screening calls. No gatekeepers. A direct conversation with the person responsible for what Elevate becomes.
“These decisions matter too much to delegate, and your time is too valuable to spend in screening calls,” Hendrick adds. “Book time on my calendar and we’ll talk partner to partner, decision-maker to decision-maker—about your practice’s future and the options in front of you.”
This direct approach reflects how Elevate partners in the first place: a model built on support, not control—founder-owned, backed by zero private equity, and designed so the dentist stays in the driver’s seat. The practices that fit best share a clear profile:
| The Profile We Look For | |
| Annual collections | $1M+ |
| Practice structure | Multi-doctor, owner-operated |
| Operatories | 6 or more |
| Payer mix | PPO / fee-for-service (little to no Medicaid) |
| Mindset | Serious about long-term growth |
If that sounds like a conversation worth having, it’s one you can start on your own terms.
Talk to Matt directly. [Book your conversation here →]
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