Smile Solutions by Emmi Dental Associates Are Proud Members of the Independent Dental Society of Delaware (IDS of DE)

You may have noticed that a lot of dental offices around Delaware feel a little… different these days. That’s because many practices have been bought up by corporate groups — sometimes called DSOs (Dental Support Organizations) or private equity-backed companies.

Different names, same idea: these organizations own and control dental offices, and decisions can end up being guided by outside investors and executives rather than the dentists you know and trust. That can mean less time with your doctor, more pressure to choose certain treatments, and care that feels less personal.

At Smile Solutions by Emmi Dental Associates, we’re proud to be part of the Independent Dental Society of Delaware (IDS of DE) — a group of locally owned dental practices who believe that your care should always be guided by dentists, not corporations.

 What does that mean for you?

Personalized care. Every decision about your treatment is made here in our office, by doctors who know you, your family, and your smile.
Community roots. We live here, we work here, and we’re invested in the health of our neighbors — not shareholders.
Patient-first values. Our focus is on what’s best for you, not what looks best on a balance sheet.

Being part of IDS of DE means we’re standing with other independent practices to keep dentistry local, personal, and patient-focused.

👉 Want to learn more? Visit the IDS of DE website