Following more than a year of recruiting and vetting dentist partners, business strategy and design, financial underwriting, and raising capital, Rising Tide Dental Partners, supported by Aligned Dental, has officially launched Rising Tide, a new doctor-owned dental partnership bringing together 17 founding dentists and 27 practices across 11 states under a shared vision of integrity, innovation, and long-term legacy building. Unlike traditional dental service organizations, Rising Tide empowers its dentists to retain clinical autonomy, financial control, and ownership stakes in the future of their profession.
With membership locations stretching from New York to Hawaii, the platform unites practices with a commitment to exceptional patient care and sustainable business growth. Rising Tide was built to ensure dentists—not investors—remain at the helm of their careers.
"We built Rising Tide on four pillars: integrity, gratitude, innovation, and legacy," says Executive Chairman and Co-Founder Dr. Steven Albert. "It was very important to us that founder dentists control the company. We are grateful for all those who helped us achieve a successful launch and are ready to continue our growth, mission, and vision in 2025. This isn't just about financial success; it's about protecting what makes private practice special and ensuring that dentist-owned organizations continue to thrive."
The founders dedicated more than a year to carefully designing a structure that prioritizes doctor leadership, community impact, and long-term sustainability.
"Dentistry is evolving, and our goal is to shape that evolution—not be shaped by it," explains CEO and Co-Founder Dr. Anthony Leonetti. "Our mission is to empower dentists to remain at the forefront of their profession, ensuring they lead with a steadfast commitment to patient care and the highest standards of quality."
Dentists Leading the Future of Dentistry
Unlike traditional models where outside investors dictate strategy, Rising Tide’s founders are also its leadership. The company’s executive team and board of directors are composed entirely of dentist-entrepreneurs who have built successful practices and are committed to advancing the field.
"Becoming a founder at Rising Tide Dental Partners is a true calling," says Co-Founder and Clinical Director Dr. Ced Lewis. "Teaming with passionate colleagues, we prioritize genuine service and build a thriving future that creates lasting growth and legacy for our communities and families."
A Unique Approach to Growth
Rising Tide’s journey involved three strategic phases: financial modeling, strategic consulting and legal design, and capital raising. Partnering alongside Aligned Dental, an industry leader in launching and scaling dentist-owned platforms, Rising Tide successfully structured a model that balances growth with dentist-driven leadership.
"We aim for alignment when putting groups together, and this group of dentists is special," says Aligned Dental Co-Founder Dr. Alex Giannini. "They’ve achieved that clinically, operationally, and financially—and in every sense of the word—all while staying true to their values."
“The quality of the dentists and practices in Rising Tide is truly top-notch and demonstrates that doctor-founded and doctor-led DSOs are the direction the industry is heading,” agrees Aligned Co-Founder Chris McClure. “We were thrilled to be a part of this and are excited to watch this new partnership platform grow.”
As the organization continues to grow in 2025, Rising Tide remains committed to empowering dentists, strengthening private practice, and delivering outstanding patient care.
About Rising Tide
Rising Tide is a dentist-led network fostering a unique culture centered around a patient-first approach. With a strong commitment to high-quality care, we enable dental professionals to lead with expertise while ensuring the best results for patients. At Rising Tide, our vision is to unite like-minded clinicians in a shared commitment to providing exceptional patient care through strategic growth, operational efficiencies, and standardized best practices. We believe that by fostering a collaborative network of dedicated professionals, we can elevate the quality of dental care while streamlining operations for greater patient impact and success. For more information, visit RisingTideDental.com.
About Aligned Dental Partners
As a leader in dental consulting, Aligned Dental Partners works with emerging DSOs, group practices, entrepreneurial dentists helping to centralize non-clinical functions and support management teams, allowing dentists to focus on patient care. Learn more at AlignedDentalPartners.com.
