Innovative technology implementation has fueled the company's growth, Pacific Dental said. Specifically, it noted the implementation of the Epic electronic health record system, which integrates a patient's medical and dental records.

Other key milestones for the company in 2021 included the following:

• Implementing cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) technology in 365 supported practices
• Producing and placing 468,211 dental restorations (crowns, inlays/onlays, and veneers) using CEREC CAD/CAM technology
• Partnering with the American Diabetes Association to increase awareness of the link between oral health and diabetes
• Opening its 863rd supported dental practice in the U.S. and contracting with its 683rd owner dentist