Ascend by Dentrix Launches Ascend Starter: For Dentists Who Want to Own and Grow
New $199/month package helps remove barriers for new practice owners
American Fork, Utah — October 23, 2026 — Henry Schein One, the global leader in dental technology, today launches Ascend Starter. This new package is designed to help unlock growth for new dental practices, providing the same foundation that powers established Ascend by Dentrix practices: claims that process efficiently, instant eligibility verification, and revenue cycle tools that work. Ascend Starter is priced for practices in year one, not year ten, with a consultant who’s been through it before, and benchmarks and best practices delivered monthly.
The new Ascend Starter package comes on the heels of the Ascend by Dentrix brand refresh. This new identity rests on the idea that great technology should fade into the background so dentistry, and the people behind it, can take center stage.
Practice ownership is becoming less common. 16% of new graduates wanted to own five years ago. Today, 34% are choosing dental service organizations (DSOs) instead. For dentists determined to build their own practice, there are unique barriers. New dentists start with nearly $300,000 in education debt. New practices don’t break even for 12–18 months. Getting software up and running requires significant upfront investment and months of implementation. For many, the financial risk is too much.
“Dentists committed to starting and building their own practice shouldn’t be blocked by cost and complexity,” said Ali Hyatt, Chief Commercial Officer at Henry Schein One. “Ascend Starter removes those obstacles with platform capability and best practices to support with a financial structure that works.”
Ascend Starter is in a portfolio of Ascend packages that include Essentials, Pro, and Accelerate packages, all designed to serve the unique needs of various practice types.
“The first year of a new practice carries real uncertainty,” said Lois Banta, Founder of Healthcare Enterprises. “The new Ascend Starter package will give startups access to advanced technology that will help them in their efforts to build a stronger foundation and find early success.”
What’s Included
- Full Ascend Pro platform with clinical, scheduling, billing, and revenue cycle tools
- Startup consultant
- Monthly benchmarking and performance data
- Preconfigured settings and forms commonly used by new practices, built with startup practices in mind (coming soon)
Additionally, practices can access:
- Tools to help grow the patient base, built into the platform (online scheduling, with Reserve with Google built in), and available as add-ons: a website optimized for AI with the online scheduler embedded, integrated Mango phones with hardware included, and an AI receptionist available.
- Dental-focused IT support at a discounted rate.
- Connect with DentalPlans.com to explore its free Provider Marketing Program, on a site that averages more than 750,000 visitors per month.
Pricing and Availability
For practices with fewer than 500 patients annually, Ascend Starter is $199 per month for the first year. Additional information and program details are available at www.dentrixascend.com/
About Henry Schein One
Henry Schein One, a leader in dental technology, empowers dentists to focus on patient care and helps to ensure practice success. With simple and integrated technology, practices become more efficient, profitable, and connected—leading to better experiences for patients and care teams alike. The company’s comprehensive portfolio spans demand generation, patient experience, practice management, revenue cycle, analytics, and clinical workflow.
Henry Schein One, LLC, is a joint venture between Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) and Internet Brands. Its brands include Dentrix, Dentrix Ascend, Jarvis Analytics, TechCentral, Lighthouse360, and DentalPlans.com, as well as international brands such as Dentally and Software of Excellence.
About Ascend by Dentrix
Ascend by Dentrix runs on a cloud-based platform with the security and operational needs of dental practices in mind, so your software doesn't just store all your data in the cloud; it helps you act on it. It’s all-in-one so it handles the schedule, revenue cycle management, patient communications and clinical. Ascend by Dentrix takes on the work your team shouldn’t be doing so they can focus on patients: the repeat data entry, the manual follow-ups, the six-click workflows. Features designed to support cleaner claims submission and help you get paid faster and more often. Packages are built for solo owners, DSOs, and enterprises at every stage of growth. Part of Henry Schein One’s dental software portfolio, including Dentrix, Jarvis Analytics, TechCentral, Lighthouse360, and DentalPlans.com, plus Dentally and Software of Excellence internationally.
Media Contact
Adam Beeson
Sr. Manager of Communications, Henry Schein One
Adam.Beeson@henryscheinone.com