Why Providence Dental Partners Trusts Henry Schein One and Ascend

By Phil Cassis, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Providence Dental Partners

In today’s rapidly evolving dental landscape, technology plays a crucial role in how we deliver care, support our teams, and grow responsibly. At Providence Dental Partners, we are intentional about every partnership we form, especially when it comes to the systems that power our practices. That’s why we’ve chosen to partner with Henry Schein One. 

Experience and Expertise That Drive Confidence

Henry Schein One brings decades of experience in both dental technology and practice operations. Their deep understanding of how dental practices function, from front office scheduling to chairside charting, allows them to develop tools that work seamlessly in the real world. Their leadership team and development experts continue to listen to their customers and set the standard for practice management innovation, ensuring that our teams always have access to proven, reliable solutions built specifically for dentistry. 

A Commitment to Data Security and Compliance 

Protecting patient data and maintaining compliance are top priorities for our organization. Henry Schein One’s systems are built with enterprise-grade security protocols, ensuring that patient and practice information is safeguarded at every level. With rigorous encryption standards, continuous monitoring, and adherence to HIPAA and other industry regulations, we can operate with confidence knowing that our technology partner takes security as seriously as we do.

Seamless Interoperability Across the Practice 

One of the most powerful advantages of Henry Schein One’s platform is its interoperability and ability for multiple systems to communicate and share information effortlessly.

Whether it’s connecting clinical tools with patient engagement platforms, or linking operational data with business analytics, Henry Schein One’s ecosystem allows our practices to function as one connected network. 

This integration enables our teams to make smarter decisions, deliver more efficient care, and create a better experience for both patients and providers. 

Rigorous Vetting and Quality Assurance 

Every product and integration within the Henry Schein One ecosystem goes through a thorough vetting process. This ensures that every solution meets high standards for functionality, security, and reliability. As a growing dental group, we rely on this level of diligence to ensure that our technology stack is scalable, compliant, and built to last.

The Power of the API Exchange 

Through the Henry Schein One API Exchange, our organization benefits from a growing network of approved technology partners. This program enables vetted third-party applications to integrate with Henry Schein One’s platforms, providing flexibility without compromising on security or system integrity. It gives our team the freedom to adopt innovative solutions, from analytics to patient engagement apps, while maintaining a unified, secure data environment. 

We exclusively partner with tech companies listed on the API Exchange. 

A Partnership Built for the Future 

Our collaboration with Henry Schein One reflects our broader philosophy: to align with partners who share our commitment to quality, innovation, and integrity. By leveraging their expertise and advanced technology infrastructure, we are better equipped to support our doctors, empower our teams, and deliver exceptional care to our patients. 

At Providence Dental Partners, we believe that great dentistry starts with great systems.   With Henry Schein One, we have a partner who helps make that possible every day.  While we’ve watched great software systems with great features and functions come and go over the years, Henry Schein and Henry Schein One have been unmovable pillars in our industry, decade over decade.  They have continually committed and re-invested in their systems and in our success.  Our success is their success, and we look forward to years of continued partnership! 

As an executive leader for one of the largest dental companies in the world, CEO Phil Cassis has successfully led and developed business units and teams, consistently delivering positive results for both the business and their customers. He is extensively networked throughout the dental industry, having partnered with industry leading dental consulting and business service providers. Over the past decade, he has advised thousands of dental practices across all 50 states on business strategy and best practices to improve practice quality, increase profitability, and mitigate risks. His passion for the dental profession emanates from having many family members that are dentists. 

As the CEO of Providence Dental Partners, Phil provides strategic vision and leadership, operational oversight, and fiscal responsibility. He is also responsible for partner development and stakeholder relations. 

Phil and his wife, Elizabeth, have 3 children, Philip, David, and Michael. He is active in his community, serving as a Scouts BSA leader and coaching his son’s baseball and basketball teams amongst other activities. Phil is an avid traveler, enjoys cooking, and is a tolerable golfer.