Heartland Dental and Concorde Career Colleges Announce Groundbreaking Partnership to Develop Co-Branded Campus
Concorde Career Colleges, part of Universal Technical Institute (UTI), and Heartland Dental have announced a groundbreaking partnership to develop a co-branded campus for dental hygiene and dental assistant programs. The first campus, set to open in fall 2025 in Fort Myers, Florida, will train up to 190 dental professionals annually. Heartland Dental, with over 23,000 employees across 1,750+ supported dental offices, is funding the construction and providing scholarships. This partnership aims to address the significant demand for dental hygienists and assistants in Heartland Dental-supported practices.
The collaboration builds on an existing alliance between the two organizations, leveraging Concorde's expertise in dental education and Heartland Dental's commitment to workforce development. With projected job growth rates of 15.8% for dental hygienists and 15.7% for dental assistants in Florida between 2023 and 2031, this initiative addresses a critical workforce need in the dental industry.
Concorde Career Colleges, facente parte di Universal Technical Institute (UTI), e Heartland Dental hanno annunciato una partnership innovativa per sviluppare un campus co-branded per i programmi di igiene dentale e assistenza dentale. Il primo campus, che aprirà in autunno 2025 a Fort Myers, Florida, formerà fino a 190 professionisti dentali all'anno. Heartland Dental, con oltre 23.000 dipendenti in oltre 1.750 studi dentistici supportati, finanzierà la costruzione e fornirà borse di studio. Questa partnership mira a rispondere all'elevata domanda di igienisti dentali e assistenti nelle pratiche supportate da Heartland Dental.
La collaborazione si basa su un'alleanza esistente tra le due organizzazioni, sfruttando l'esperienza di Concorde nell'educazione dentale e l'impegno di Heartland Dental nello sviluppo della forza lavoro. Con tassi di crescita dell'occupazione previsti del 15,8% per gli igienisti dentali e del 15,7% per gli assistenti dentali in Florida tra il 2023 e il 2031, questa iniziativa risponde a un'esigenza critica nel settore dentale.
Concorde Career Colleges, parte de Universal Technical Institute (UTI), y Heartland Dental han anunciado una asociación innovadora para desarrollar un campus co-marcado para programas de higiene dental y asistencia dental. El primer campus, que abrirá en otoño de 2025 en Fort Myers, Florida, formará hasta 190 profesionales dentales anualmente. Heartland Dental, con más de 23,000 empleados en más de 1,750 consultorios dentales apoyados, financiará la construcción y proporcionará becas. Esta asociación busca abordar la considerable demanda de higienistas dentales y asistentes en las prácticas apoyadas por Heartland Dental.
La colaboración se basa en una alianza existente entre las dos organizaciones, aprovechando la experiencia de Concorde en educación dental y el compromiso de Heartland Dental con el desarrollo de la fuerza laboral. Con tasas de crecimiento laboral proyectadas del 15.8% para los higienistas dentales y del 15.7% para los asistentes dentales en Florida entre 2023 y 2031, esta iniciativa aborda una necesidad crítica en la industria dental.
콩코드 커리어 칼리지를 부분 소속한 유니버설 테크니컬 인스티튜트(UTI)와 하트랜드 덴탈이 치위생 및 치과 보조 프로그램을 위한 공동 브랜드 캠퍼스를 개발하기 위한 획기적인 파트너십을 발표했습니다. 첫 캠퍼스는 2025년 가을 플로리다주 포트 마이어스에서 열 예정이며, 연간 최대 190명의 치과 전문가를 양성할 예정입니다. 23,000명 이상의 직원이 1,750개 이상의 지원 치과 사무소에서 근무하는 하트랜드 덴탈이 건설 자금을 지원하고 장학금을 제공합니다. 이 파트너십은 하트랜드 덴탈 지원 실습에서 치과 위생사와 보조자의 상당한 수요를 해결하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
협력은 두 조직 간의 기존 동맹을 기반으로 하며, 콩코드의 치과 교육 전문성과 하트랜드 덴탈의 인력 개발에 대한 헌신을 활용합니다. 2023년에서 2031년 사이 플로리다주에서 치과 위생사의 직업 성장률이 15.8%, 치과 보조사가 15.7% 증가할 것으로 예상되는 가운데, 이 이니셔티브는 치과 산업에서의 중요한 인력 수요를 충족합니다.
Concorde Career Colleges, faisant partie de Universal Technical Institute (UTI), et Heartland Dental ont annoncé un partenariat révolutionnaire pour développer un campus co-brandé pour les programmes d'hygiène dentaire et d'assistance dentaire. Le premier campus, qui devrait ouvrir à l'automne 2025 à Fort Myers, en Floride, formera jusqu'à 190 professionnels dentaires par an. Heartland Dental, avec plus de 23 000 employés répartis dans plus de 1 750 cabinets dentaires soutenus, finance la construction et propose des bourses d'études. Ce partenariat vise à répondre à la demande significative d'hygiénistes dentaires et d'assistants dans les pratiques soutenues par Heartland Dental.
Cette collaboration s'appuie sur une alliance existante entre les deux organisations, tirant parti de l'expertise de Concorde en matière d'éducation dentaire et de l'engagement de Heartland Dental envers le développement de la main-d'œuvre. Avec des taux de croissance projetés de 15,8 % pour les hygiénistes dentaires et de 15,7 % pour les assistants dentaires en Floride entre 2023 et 2031, cette initiative répond à un besoin critique de main-d'œuvre dans le secteur dentaire.
Die Concorde Career Colleges, Teil des Universal Technical Institute (UTI), und Heartland Dental haben eine bahnbrechende Partnerschaft angekündigt, um einen co-branded Campus für Programme zur Zahnreinigung und zahnärztlichen Assistenz zu entwickeln. Der erste Campus, der im Herbst 2025 in Fort Myers, Florida, eröffnet werden soll, wird bis zu 190 Zahnmedizinische Fachkräfte jährlich ausbilden. Heartland Dental, mit über 23.000 Mitarbeitern in mehr als 1.750 unterstützten Zahnarztpraxen, finanziert den Bau und stellt Stipendien zur Verfügung. Diese Partnerschaft zielt darauf ab, dem erheblichen Bedarf an Zahnreinigungskräften und zahnärztlichen Assistenten in den von Heartland Dental unterstützten Praxen gerecht zu werden.
Die Kooperation baut auf einer bestehenden Allianz zwischen den beiden Organisationen auf und nutzt die Expertise von Concorde in der zahnärztlichen Ausbildung sowie das Engagement von Heartland Dental für die Entwicklung der Arbeitskräfte. Mit einer prognostizierten Wachstumsrate von 15,8 % für Zahnreinigungskräfte und 15,7 % für zahnärztliche Assistenten in Florida zwischen 2023 und 2031 adressiert diese Initiative einen kritischen Bedarf an Fachkräften in der Zahnmedizin.
- Partnership addresses significant demand for dental hygienists and assistants in Heartland Dental-supported practices
- Heartland Dental is funding the total cost of construction, equipment, and initial supplies
- New campus will train up to 190 dental professionals annually
- Heartland Dental will provide scholarships to students
- High projected job growth rates for dental hygienists (15.8%) and dental assistants (15.7%) in Florida between 2023-2031
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This partnership between Heartland Dental and Concorde Career Colleges marks a significant development in addressing the growing demand for dental professionals. The co-branded campus initiative is a strategic move that could have far-reaching implications for both the education sector and the dental industry.
Key points to consider:
- The campus in Fort Myers, Florida, will have the capacity to train up to 190 dental professionals annually, including 120 dental hygienists and 72 dental assistants. This substantial output could significantly impact the local job market and potentially alleviate staffing shortages in Heartland Dental-supported practices.
- Heartland Dental's full funding of the construction and equipment demonstrates a substantial financial commitment to this venture, indicating their confidence in the potential return on investment.
- The projected job growth for dental hygienists and dental assistants in Florida (
15.8% and15.7% respectively) significantly outpaces the national average of7% . This suggests a particularly strong demand in the region, which could translate to favorable employment prospects for graduates. - The partnership leverages Concorde's established curriculum and Heartland Dental's industry expertise, potentially creating a more tailored and practical educational experience for students.
While this initiative shows promise in addressing workforce needs, investors should monitor its execution and scalability. The success of this model could lead to similar partnerships in other high-demand regions, potentially reshaping the landscape of dental education and recruitment strategies in the industry.
This partnership between Heartland Dental and Concorde Career Colleges represents a innovative approach to addressing the persistent challenge of staffing in the dental industry. It's a move that could have significant implications for the sector's labor market dynamics.
Key considerations:
- By directly investing in education, Heartland Dental is taking a proactive stance in securing its future workforce. This vertical integration of education and employment could provide a competitive advantage in talent acquisition and retention.
- The co-branded campus model could potentially reduce recruitment costs and time-to-hire for Heartland Dental, as they'll have direct access to a pool of qualified candidates trained specifically for their needs.
- The provision of scholarships by Heartland Dental could help attract more students to these programs, potentially increasing the overall supply of dental professionals in the market.
- This model, if successful, could be replicated by other large dental support organizations, potentially leading to a shift in how the industry approaches workforce development and recruitment.
However, it's important to note potential challenges:
- The success of this initiative will depend on the quality of education provided and how well it aligns with real-world practice needs.
- There may be concerns about the diversity of training if students are primarily prepared for Heartland Dental's specific practices and systems.
- The financial viability of this model will need to be closely monitored, especially if economic conditions or industry dynamics shift.
Overall, this partnership represents a bold move in addressing workforce challenges in the dental industry. Its success could potentially influence similar strategies across the healthcare sector.
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The partnership is designed to help address Heartland Dental-supported practices' significant demand for dental hygienists and dental assistants in specific markets. The first campus, scheduled to open in fall 2025 in
"In all my years in the dental field and at Heartland Dental, our investment in education and commitment to making opportunities available for individuals to grow their skills has been at the heart of who we are. Our partnership with Concorde has supported this commitment and our culture of education for many years. We know there is a strong need in the communities we serve for dental care, and the opportunity to establish a co-branded campus with Concorde to help meet this need with skilled dental hygienists and dental assistants is remarkable. We knew Concorde was the right partner for this venture given their deep expertise and strong curriculum in these areas," shared Pat Bauer, Heartland Dental President and CEO.
"This groundbreaking partnership builds upon the alliance of two organizations that are committed to increasing access to dental services across
Nationwide, employment of dental hygienists and dental assistants is projected to grow
Concorde currently has more than 1,900 students in its dental hygiene and dental assisting programs, which are offered at 14 and 16 of Concorde's 17 campus locations, respectively. The institution's dental hygiene curriculum blends online and on-ground coursework with in-person lab instruction and clinical experience to prepare students to enter the dental industry in as few as 17 months.3 The institution's dental assistant diploma curriculum combines foundational concepts of dental care and front office operations with an externship to prepare students for the profession in as few as eight months.4
Heartland Dental has collaborated with Concorde for several years to address its need for dental hygienists, including student scholarships, company-sponsored dental hygiene labs on campus and graduate pinning ceremonies. The company also supports Concorde's pediatric community events that offer free dental services. To date, Heartland has hired 325 Concorde dental hygiene graduates.
For more information about Heartland Dental, visit World-Class Dental Support Organization | Heartland Dental. To learn more about Concorde's dental programs, visit Dental Programs | Concorde Career Colleges.
1Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook for Dental Hygienists and Dental Assistants nationally, 2022-2032, viewed July 30, 2024.
2Source: Florida Department of Commerce, Employment Projections for Dental Hygienists and Dental Assistants in
3,4Program length may be subject to change dependent on transfer credits and course schedule. Please refer to current course catalog for more information. Concorde does not guarantee admittance, graduation, employment, or salary.
About Concorde Career Colleges
Concorde Career Colleges, the healthcare division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI), operates 17 healthcare focused campuses across eight states under the brands Concorde Career College and Concorde Career Institute, preparing America's next generation of health care and dental professionals for rewarding careers. The Concorde blended education model combines online coursework with in-person lab classes and clinical settings. Concorde's 25 student-focused academic programs and personalized support prepares graduates for in-demand careers in nursing, dental, respiratory, diagnostic, and other healthcare roles. Concorde schools are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and the Council on Occupational Education (COE). For more information, visit concorde.edu or uti.edu or, or visit us on LinkedIn at @Concorde Career Colleges and @UniversalTechnicalInstitute or on X (formerly Twitter) at @ConcordeCareer or @news_UTI.
About Heartland Dental
Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization providing non-clinical, administrative support services. What started from the entrepreneurial spirit of Rick Workman, DMD, with his single dental practice, has evolved into affiliating with over 2,800 doctors in over 1,750 locations across 39 states and the District of
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