Stronger Together.
Covalent Dental Partners is the only GPO dedicated solely to supporting, protecting, and preserving private practice dentistry — free from corporate ownership or influence.
Stronger Together.
Covalent Dental Partners is the only GPO dedicated solely to supporting, protecting, and preserving private practice dentistry — free from corporate ownership or influence.
The Future of Dental Purchasing is Collective
Save private practice dentistry! We are working to save private practice dentistry and want your help. We are not just a buying group; we are on a mission to push back and ensure private practice dentistry is around for decades to come. If you want to start a new office, want help on how to run your dental practice, how to grow your office, or get answers on transitioning your practice, then join today.
Covalent Dental Partners is a mission-driven group purchasing organization (GPO) created exclusively for private practice dentists. We are not owned by DSOs, dental supply distributors, or consulting companies. Our independence allows us to negotiate the best vendor discounts for dental supplies, services, equipment, and labs — all with the goal of reducing dental office overhead and supporting independent dentists nationwide. With zero membership fees, a focus on community, and a clear mission to protect and preserve private practice dentistry, Covalent is the smarter, stronger way forward.
Together, we are the one community that ensures private practice dentistry is around in the future.
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The Most Important Step in Opening a Dental Practice: Planning Before Anything Else
Opening a new dental practice is exciting, but the most critical work happens long before construction or equipment purchases begin. Planning in advance is the single most important factor in a successful de novo dental office.
Too many dentists jump straight into finding a space without understanding demographics, cash flow, build-out costs, or long-term growth strategy. Without a plan, early decisions can lock you into years of unnecessary stress.
Opening a dental office requires thinking like a business owner and entrepreneur, not just a clinician. Planning creates clarity, confidence, and control—and prevents costly mistakes.
At Covalent Dental Partners, we provide a “Roadmap” with step-by-step processes for opening a new office for free to members. Join for free today.
Why Should I Join?
As a private practice dentist, you're already juggling clinical care, staffing, compliance, and keeping your practice profitable. Covalent Dental Partners exists to take one major challenge off your plate: reducing your costs without sacrificing quality.
Reduce Overhead & Boost Profitability
Access exclusive discounts on supplies, equipment, labs, and services that are typically reserved for large corporate groups. Every dollar saved goes directly to your bottom line.
No Membership Fees.
There are no membership fees, no hidden costs, and no complicated contracts. Covalent Dental Partners is free for licensed dentists. We only succeed when you do.
Strength in Numbers
As membership grows, our collective buying power increases. That means better deals from vendors and more leverage to negotiate discounts that benefit every member.
We’re Built for Private Practice Dentists
Covalent is free to join and exclusively for licensed, independent dentists. No fees. No catch. Just a community of dentists working together to reduce costs, grow stronger businesses, and secure the future of private practice.
Trusted Vendor Partners
We work only with vendors who believe in supporting private practice. From everyday essentials to technology and business services, you’ll find reliable, proven partners.
Exclusive Member Perks
Enjoy access to an online portal with vendor offers, educational resources, CE opportunities, and a monthly newsletter filled with helpful insights and updates.
Support Your Dental Community
Joining helps you — and helps others. By referring colleagues and directing your purchases to vendor partners, you contribute to a network that strengthens everyone.
Our Mission Makes the Difference
We’re not just negotiating discounts — we’re building a movement. At Covalent, our mission is to support, protect, and preserve private practice dentistry for the long term. In a changing dental landscape, this shared purpose brings our members — and vendor partners — together.
Have Questions?
We Have Answers
No. Membership in Covalent Dental Partners is completely free for licensed dentists. There are no hidden fees, no subscription costs, and no obligation to purchase anything. We’re here to help you save, not spend more.
Covalent Dental Partners is a group purchasing organization (GPO) created exclusively for private practice dentists. By joining, you combine your buying power with thousands of other members to receive exclusive discounts on supplies, equipment, labs, and services. Our team negotiates with trusted vendors on your behalf so you can lower overhead and improve your practice’s profitability, at no cost to join.
GPO (Group Purchasing Organization):
You keep full ownership and control of your practice.
You join a group of dentists to negotiate better pricing on products and services.
Partnering with a GPO gives you access to discounts, bulk buying power, and resources that solo offices don’t get—without giving up decision-making.
MSO (Management Service Organization):
You retain 100% equity in your practice.
The MSO manages business operations—like accounting, payroll, HR, insurance, revenue cycle, and regulatory compliance.
Partnering with an MSO means you share costs with other dentists and get professional management support, but you may need to follow their vendor choices and give up some autonomy.
Bottom line:
GPO = save money & get support, you stay fully in charge
MSO = keep ownership but pay for business management, you give up some office autonomy
Members receive exclusive, pre-negotiated discounts on everything from clinical supplies and lab services to office technology and business tools. You’ll also gain access to continuing education opportunities, vendor resources, and a private member portal to manage your benefits and explore new offers.
All applicants must provide a valid dental license number and DEA number upon joining. We verify this information to ensure that only licensed professionals have access to member-only pricing and benefits. Some access may be limited until verification is complete.
Supporting vendor partners helps the entire membership secure better pricing. When more dentists direct their purchases to the companies offering exclusive group discounts, it strengthens our negotiating power, leading to even greater savings for all. It’s how we build long-term, mutually beneficial relationships.
Every dentist who wants to own, support, promote, and grow private practice dentistry. Whether opening a new de novo start-up or a seasoned veteran with 40 years of experience running your office, we want every dentist who supports private practice on our team.
No. We are a Mission Driven Group Purchasing Organization. We are working to save private practice dentistry. Our goal is to push back on the corporate takeover of dentistry by consolidating 30,000 private practice dentists into one group. Dividing everyone into 100 different GPOs does not help private practice dentistry.
We are agnostic and not controlled by anyone else. We are asking DDSs to join the mission, recruit other dentists to join, and participate in the community to share and learn from one another. Once we have thousands of dentist members, you can rest assured that we will have the lowest pricing available to everyone.
Join today and be part of the solution.