The challenges facing dentists today are numerous, from time consuming day-to-day management problems to keeping up with the latest technologies. Current external factors such as managed care and government regulations have created economic pressures on all dental practices. Even with increased productivity, many dentists are seeing flat to lower earnings and a decrease in their practice equity.

Dental Care Alliance was formed in 1991 to address these issues and return to dentists the control and satisfaction they once enjoyed. DCA was founded and continues to operate under a dentist focused philosophy. It is a private company with the majority ownership held by dentists.

DCA provides a management model that has proven successful for over two decades in a wide range of practice types and locations. The company affords its affiliated practices substantial savings in supplies, services and marketing through economies of scale. Unlike many dental practice management companies, DCA affiliated practices have their own identity operating under various names. The professional assets of each office are held by an affiliated licensed dentist who teams with DCA to manage daily operations.

DCA is one of the country's largest dental practice management companies with approximately 80 affiliated dental practices in seven states, although DCA itself does not engage in the practice of dentistry. The company is managed by veteran dentists and business professionals, who provide management, development assistance, and continuing education to affiliated dental practices. Concentration on current dental advances is seen as a priority that benefits patients, doctors and practices alike. more..