Clinical autonomy: doctors lead, we support
At Shasta Dental Services, treatment decisions always remain with the dentist. We provide business and administrative support. We do not direct patient care.
What that means day to day
- Diagnosis and treatment planning are yours. You decide what's right for each patient.
- You lead your practice. You remain the clinical leader of the office, with your own name on the door.
- We handle the business side (billing, payroll, HR, IT, marketing and purchasing) so you have more time for patients.
- Supported autonomy. Through our supported-autonomy structure, you continue to make decisions focused on patients and optimal clinical outcomes.
Why we built it this way
Shasta Dental Services was co-founded by a dentist. Dr. Andy Ingersoll, our Chief Dental Officer, has more than 15 years of experience in pediatric dentistry. We believe the best care happens when doctors lead and a strong team supports them. That's why our first priority is happy patients, and our second is happy teams.
A network of peers, not a chain of command
Dentistry is fragmented and competitive. As a Shasta doctor, you have a panel of fellow dentists to consult, and they'll learn from you too. Our offices are organized into local pods, so doctors can lean on nearby colleagues and specialists across general dentistry, pediatrics, orthodontics, endodontics and oral surgery.
Treatment decisions always remain with our dentists. Shasta Dental Services provides business and administrative support.